Centron Corporation


Centron Corporation was a leading industrial and educational film production company, specializing in classroom and corporate 16mm films and VHS videocassettes. Although a slightly smaller company than its contemporaries, it was nonetheless very successful from the late 1940s through the early 1990s, gaining added fame with the Academy Award-nominated Leo Beuerman in 1969.

Overview

Founded in 1947 in Lawrence, Kansas by boyhood friends Arthur H. Wolf and Russell A. Mosser, the name was chosen to incorporate the key words "central" and "electronic" in honor of the "electronic age of the future".
Centron successfully competed with large companies on both coasts and was widely known for its high quality films, coming in on time and under budget. Although the company kept afloat for decades making many technical instructions, cooking and sewing demonstrations, teacher aides and safety prevention reels, it also added some social guidance films in the 1950s to compete with Coronet Films, along with zoological and geographic topics that held stronger interest among school students.
Harold "Herk" Harvey was a principal director at Centron. His 1962 feature Carnival of Souls was produced with several people associated with Centron. John Clifford, a Centron screenwriter, wrote the script for Carnival of Souls.
One of his most popular educational series covered the land and people "south of the border". Scripted by Peter Schnitzler and shot in many locations by cameraman Bob Rose, these were made under some political difficulties. At one point, the series almost had to exclude Chile when government officials initially prevented film stock from leaving the country.
Although Centron won many awards for its films, it is most famous for the Oscar nominated Leo Beuerman. This simple profile of a short handicapped man with his tractor in downtown Lawrence was produced on a budget of $12,000 and eventually became one of the most popular classroom films of all time, selling an impressive 2300 prints.
It was also during this period that the company expanded its distribution of outside productions, including a number of National Film Board of Canada titles. The 1970s was a particularly golden age for nature documentaries, especially the Elementary Natural Science series of the team of Karl and Stephen Maslowski.
In 1981, Wolf and Mosser sold Centron to the Coronet division of Esquire, Inc. Production carried on, mostly in Illinois, under the Coronet banner for a few years with Bob Kohl as primary head. In 1984, the Gulf and Western Industries conglomerate took over the mother company and, in a swift move, Kohl successfully purchased Centron from Gulf and moved production back to Lawrence, Kansas. After continuing through the end of the decade, Kohl then sold the company facilities to the University of Kansas in 1991, with the library of films added to their archive by the time the company officially folded in 1994.

List of films

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TitleMajor creditsblack & white or color year / copyright dateNotes-
AC - You Have a Part in Itc-19m1980-
AC Adventure 70; writer: John Cliffordc-23m1970-
The Age of Exploration and Expansionc-17m© February 1, 1971European History-
AgriAmerica 2003 ADc-19m1983-
Aids to SpeakingWill A. Linkugelc-15m1979Art of Communication; video-
Airplanes and How They Flybw-10m© October 26, 1950-
Airplanes and How They Fly William S. LaShier Jr.c-14m1967-
Alaska: America's Northern Frontierc-16m© August 31, 1965United States Geography-
All My TomorrowsGordon-kerchoff Productionsc-20m1979Drugs and alcohol causing brain damage to a teenage girl-
The American Phoenixc-20m© September 2, 1975-
Americana: The Rural Telephonec-15m© May 17, 1974-
Analyzing AdvertisingNancy L. Garlandc-13m© October 3, 1973video -
And Women Must Weep!c-24m1962-
Animal Babies Grow Up; advisors: Dennis A, Merritt & Sheryle M. Rochec-10m1983-
Animals and Their Homesc-10m© December 31, 1957, revised 1978-
Animals of AfricaKarl & Peter Maslowskic-12m© October 17, 1976Elementary Natural Science-
Animals of North AmericaKarl & Peter Maslowskic-12m1978Elementary Natural Science-
Animals of South America; writer: Michael Boorerc-17m1980-
Animals of the ArcticKarl & Peter Maslowskic-16m1979Elementary Natural Science-
Animals Through the Winterc-11m© January 16, 1958-
Argentina; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Are You Really Listening?; Robert Kohl c-14m1987Managing People Problems-
Art of the Persian CarpetPaul Shaperc-13m© September 16, 1975-
Athletes At RiskRobert Kohl ; David Cook & Ray Trickerc-15m1988Drugs and the College Athlete-
The Avatex Storybw-15m1961-
Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls; Donald L. Leonard ; Charles M. Weber & John M. Sangerc-10m1990Safety in the Work Place-
Baby Birds and Their ParentsKarl & Peter Maslowskic-11m1981Elementary Natural Science-
Bali: Isle of Templesc-27m1973-
Bananas: Gold From the Tropicsc-10m© November 11, 1969-
Basic Breadmakingc-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
Basic Hand Tools: Screwdrivers, Hammers, Pliers, Wrenchesc-10m1982-
Becoming a Pro on the Phone; Joel Marks ; Lillian Spina; production manager: Rachel Goodsteinc-13m1983Telemarketing-
Beef: The Steak in the Grassc-11m© November 1, 1973-
The Best You Possiblec-14m1981-
Bicycle Safetybw-10m© August 31, 1950video -
Bicycle Safety: The Rules of the Roadc-12m© November 18, 1976-
Bidding Your Money Helloc-21m1982-
Bike-wise, To Be Surec-15m© October 21, 1974-
Brazil; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Budgeting Personal Incomec-18m1981Personal Finances and Effective Consumership-
The Bullybw-11m© December 28, 1951Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
But We Don't Have a Contract; Maurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-20m1959-
Cakes: Basic Techniquesc-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
Cargoes on the Move; Douglas Poulter; writer: Trudy Travisc-10m1983-
Caring for Your Toys; Margaret C. Travisbw-13m© July 12, 1954-
Caught in a Rip-Offwriter, director: Margaret "Trudy" Travis; original music, narration: Jim Stringerc-15m© November 1, 1974-
Cave EcologyJames L. Koevenig & Mrs. Sue Hall c-13m© December 1, 1970video -
Central America: The Coastal Lowlands; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-19m© December 31, 1964Middle America Regional Geography-
Central America: The Crowded Highlands; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-19m© December 31, 1964Middle America Regional Geography-
Central Farming Region: Food for a Nation; Clyde F. Kohnc-19m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
Chain Saw Safetyc-18m1981--
Characters in ConflictJohn W. Cliffordc-13m1972Creative Writing-
Cheatingbw-12m© January 30, 1952Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Chemical Changec-12m1958-
Chemistry in Nature; Takashi Ino, Shiro Takagi & Shin Mutoc-15m1974-
The Chess GameErik Wrightc-7m1971-
Children of the Fortc-17m© April 30, 1968Children of American History-
Children of the Wagon Trainbw-18m© September 7, 1960Children of American History-
Chile; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Cindy Goes to a Partybw-20m© November 1, 1955video -
The Circulatory System; Donald Waltonc-7m1972Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammal-
A Citizen Makes a Decisionbw-18m© June 2, 1954https://archive.org/details/CitizenM1954-
A Citizen Participates; Arthur H. Wolfbw-26m© August 5, 1953video-
The Climber; director, editor: James Pearce; script: Trudy Travis; camera: John English; original music: Jim Stringerc-25mca. 1975--
Coal: The Rock That Burnsc-14m© August 23, 1976-
Coffee Production in Latin Americac-10m© January 25, 1969, revised 1976-
Coins of the WorldClain Stefanneli & James E. Seaverc-13m© October 19, 1976-
Colan, Semicolan and Quotation MarksBetty Childc-14m© October 25, 1977Fearless Punctuation-
Colombia; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Communication By Voice and ActionE. Christian Buehler & Will A. Linkugelc-14m© November 19, 1969Art of Communication-
Community Helpers: Overviewc-11m1980Community Helpers-
The Compassc-16m© June 7, 1960-
Controlling the Collector; Joel Marks ; Lillian Spina; production manager: Rachel Goodsteinc-17m1985Telemarketing-
Cooking: Kitchen SafetyCharles E. Lacey & Edna A. Hillbw-11m© September 28, 1949-
Cooking: MeasuringArthur H. Wolf & Edna A. Hillbw-11m© May 2, 1949-
Cooking: Planning and OrganizationArthur H. Wolf & Edna A. Hillbw-11m© April 11, 1949-
Cooking: Terms and What They MeanCharles E. Lacey & Edna A. Hillbw-11m© September 22, 1949video -
Corn: The Plants with EarsDonald G. Woolleyc-11m1972-
The Crusades: 1095-1291c-16m© November 11, 1969European History-
Customer Services, a Backup Sales Forcec-14m1983Telemarketing-
Dairy Products: From Moo to YouNeil A. Jorgensenc-14m© October 28, 1975-
Dance, Little Children; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travis; cast: Leonard Belove, Maurice Copeland & Tom McGinnisbw-20m1961-
Danish Farm Familyc-16m© April 19, 1967-
A Day of Thanksgivingbw-13m© April 20, 1951video -
The Day That Sang and CriedDale Smallinc-29m1971-
Days of the Week; consultants: Carol Elsholz & Jane Polcync-5m1988First Things First: Early Literacy Skills-
The Dealer's ChoiceMaurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-14m1960-
Dealing with CriticismArthur H. Thomas & Edward J. Heck; script: John Cliffordc-11m© August 27, 1975Handling Information At a Personal Level-
Dealing with Customer Objections; script: John Cliffordc-17m1984Telemarketing-
Dealing with Different Personalities; Robert Kohl c-14m1987Managing People Problems-
Dealing with the UnexpectedArthur H. Thomas & Edward J. Heck; script: John Cliffordc-11m© August 27, 1975Handling Information At a Personal Level-
DecidingNancy L. Garlandc-14m© February 7, 1973-
A Different Riverc-20m1982-
The Digestive System; Donald Waltonc-7m1972Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammal-
Drawing Conclusions Is a Tricky ArtArthur H. Thomas & Edward J. Heck; script: John Cliffordc-11m© August 27, 1975Handling Information At a Personal Level-
Drinking Driver: What Can You Do?c-13m© November 29, 1977-
Drugs and Athletic PerformanceRobert Kohl ; David Cook & Ray Trickerc-15m1988Drugs and the College Athlete-
Ears: Have You Heard the Latest?Ann Schaechtele Ailorc-11m1981-
Eastern CottontailKarl & Peter Maslowskic-11m© February 3, 1976Elementary Natural Science-
Economic Stability: The Quest and the Questionsc-23m© October 1, 1970-
Egypt: Gift of the Nile; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Electric Currents and Circuitsc-14m1985The Physical Sciences; video clip -
Electrical SafetyGeorge W. Eiche & David L. Littlec-13m© February 17, 1976-
Electricity and Magnetismc-14m1985The Physical Sciences-
The Emerging Eskimo; Niilo Koponen & Yutaka Okamotoc-15m1972-
Energy and Living Things; James L. Koevenig & Sue Hallc-11m1971Basic Biology-
Energy Seekersc-12m1980-
Engagement: Romance and Reality; Paul H. Landisc-15m© December 31, 1964Marriage and Family Living Series-
Engineering Investigation of 620 Oil Cooler Outlet Design; writer: John Cliffordc-23m1972-
Engineering Investigation of T-37 Stalls and Spins; writer: John Cliffordc-23m1972-
Environmental Enrichment: What You Can Do About ItWilliam Stapp & W. Augustus Rentschc-21m1972-
European Culture Region: Its People At Workc-23m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
Everything Rides on Roadsc-27m1978-
Eyes: Seeing the LightAnn Schaechtele Ailorc-11m1981-
The Face of KoreaTere Lee & Chae Jin Leec-23m1979-
Fences and Gates; director: James Pearce; script: Trudy Travis; original music: Jim Stringer and Tidec-25m1973video -
Fire Safety Is Your Problembw-10m© April 15, 1957-
Fire Safety Is Your Problem Nicholas G. Tacinasc-16m© October 3, 1975-
Firefightersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Fish: The Food with a Catchc-12m© February 10, 1978-
France: New Horizonsc-20m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
Frogs and Toadsbw-10m© August 1, 1956-
George Tackles the Land bw-10mBilly Barty, Frances Feist & Dan Palmquest1954-
Getting a Pro on Your Side; Maurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-23m1957-
Getting Ideas to Write About c-10mEffective Writing1983-
Getting the Order; Joel Marks ; Lillian Spina; production manager: Rachel Goodsteinc-17m1984Telemarketing-
Gettysburg: 1863James Whitefieldc-27m© March 13, 1974-
Gone with the Antennas;Erik Wrightc-5m1971-
The Good Loser; Arthur H. Wolfbw-14m© November 1, 1953Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Goodbye Lynnc-21m1972--
The Gossipbw-11m© June 23, 1955Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Grassland Ecology: Habitats and Change; James L. Koevenig & Sue Hallc-13m© December 1, 1970Basic Biology-
The Gray Squirrel's NeighborhoodKarl & Peter Maslowskic-11m© February 17, 1978Elementary Natural Science-
The Great Lakes Area: Men, Minerals and Machines; Clyde F. Kohnc-19m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
Greece: So Rich, So Poorc-20m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
The Griper Harold Harveybw-12m© April 1, 1954Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Growing Up on the Farm Todayc-16m1972Real World-
The Gulf Coast Region: The South's Land of Opportunity; Clyde F. Kohnc-15m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
Gulp and Glee! Science and Roller CoastersRobert D. Townsendc-13m© March 25, 1977-
Halloween Safetyadviser: Richard C. Clementc-11m© May 20, 1977video & -
Halloween Safety ; advisor: W. Roland Olinc-14m1985video -
Handling Dangerous Chemicals: AcidsClark E. Brickerc-9m© May 1, 1970Fundamentals of Chemistry-
Handling Dangerous Chemicals: BasesClark E. Brickerc-9m© May 1, 1970Fundamentals of Chemistry-
Handling Fire Extinguishers; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-13m1990Safety in the Work Place -
Handling Marital Conflicts; Paul H. Landisc-15m© December 31, 1964Marriage and Family Living Series; video -
Harvestc-8m1977--
Hawaii: America's Tropical Statec-16m© August 31, 1965United States Geography-
HawksKarl & Peter Maslowskic-13m© May 27, 1977Elementary Natural Science-
Health: Your Cleanlinesswriter: Margaret Travisbw-10mJuly 1953-
Health: Your ClothingHarold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travis; narrator: Arden Boothbw-12mJuly 1953-
Health: Your Food Margaret Carlile Travisbw-18m© November 1, 1953video -
Health: Your Posturebw-11+m© November 24, 1953video -
Heat and Energy Transfer; Douglas L. Liebman; advisor: John Davikc-14m1985The Physical Sciences-
Heat, Temperature and the Properties of Matterc-17m1985The Physical Sciences-
Henry Moore: Art and the Art of Livingc-12m© January 22, 1976-
Henry Moore: Master Sculptorc-24mJanuary 19761977 CINE Golden Eagle Award
Holding Them SpellboundJohn W. Cliffordc-17m1972Creative Writing-
Holding Them Spellbound; advisor: John R. Searlesc-11m1983Effective Writing; 2nd edition of a 1972 title-
Home for Christmasc-11m1981-
Home Management: Buying Foodbw-11m© January 3, 1950video -
Home Management: Why Budget?bw-11m© March 31, 1950-
Home Safety: It's Up to Youc-12m© October 13, 1976-
The House of AccidentsRobert L. Marshall & Robert L. Baldwinc-16m© November 18, 1977-
How Animals Help Usbw-10m© January 4, 1957-
How Long Does It Take?; consultants: Carol Elsholz & Jane Polcync-5m1988First Things First: Early Literacy Skills-
How Plants Help Usbw-10m© January 4, 1957-
How Plants Reproducebw-10m© January 4, 1957-
How Seeds Are Scatteredc-11m© November 18, 1957-
How Things Dissolvec-16m© January 9, 1969-
How to Conduct a MeetingE. Christian Buehler & Will A. Linkugelc-12m© November 19, 1969Art of Communication-
How to Read a Book; Mel Waskinsc-14m1984--
How to Say "Good Buy"c-18m1981Personal Finances and Effective Consumership-
How to Succeed in Schoolbw-10m© February 20, 1956-
How to Take a Testbw-10+m© August 20, 1956video -
I Like Bikes... But; Bob Deaton, Loren Dolezal, Dennis Hess, Oscar Rojas, Robert Rose, Trudy Travis, Jim Stringerc-14m1978-
Ice Harvest; Ken Boltz; writer: Trudy Travis; original music: Jim Stringerc-6m1985-
If You Knew How I Feel: Brad's Learning Disabilityc-18m1982-
If You Knew How I Feel: Jana and the Crowing Henc-16m1983-
If You Knew How I Feel: Scott's Old Friendc-22m1983-
Improving Your Worth; Harold Harvey; writer: John Cliffordc-19m1983-
Industrial Arts - A Safe Shop; Charles E. Laceybw-12m© February 28, 1955video -
Industrial Arts - Boring and Drilling Tools; Charles E. Laceybw-12m© April 4, 1954-
Industrial Arts - Chisel and Gouges; Charles E. Laceybw-13m© March 1, 1954-
Industrial Arts - Hand Saws; Charles E. Laceybw-9m© April 15, 1953-
Industrial Arts - Joining and Gluing; Charles E. Laceybw-10m© April 26, 1956-
Industrial Arts - Planes; Charles E. Laceybw-12m© April 15, 1953-
Industrial Arts - Using Nails and Screws; Charles E. Laceybw-13m© June 1, 1953-
Industrial Arts - Wood Furnishings; Charles E. Laceybw-11m© February 20, 1956-
The Innocent Partyc-12m© May 22, 1959video -
The Innovator: Producing Powerful Ideas; Robert Kohl ; Timothy Rebman; script: John Cliffordc-23m1988Handling Creativity-
Insect Life CyclesKarl & Peter Maslowskic-15m1980Elementary Natural Science; video clip -
Internal Theft: Stealing on the Job; Linda Haskins; writer: John Clifford; camera: John Englishc-16m1982-
Iran: Landmarks in the Desert; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Iraq: Stairway to the Gods; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Italian Farm Familyc-16m© December 30, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
The Italian Renaissance: Its Mind and Its SoulAmerose Saricks & Jeff Weinbergc-14m1971European History-
Italy: Progress Amidst the Pastc-20m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
It's a Thoughtc-22m1980-
It's All Musicc-26m1970-
Jamaica, Haiti and the Lesser Antilles; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-19m© December 31, 1964Middle America Regional Geography-
Janie Sue and TugalooDouglas MacDonaldc-10m© May 1, 1971Real World-
The Job Interview Pro-BowlWill A. Linkugelc-13m1979Art of Communication-
Jobs in the City: ConstructionDouglas MacDonaldc-9m© June 1, 1971Real World-
Jobs in the City: DistributionDouglas MacDonaldc-9m© March 1, 1971Real World-
Jobs in the City: DistributionDouglas MacDonaldc-9m1971Real World-
Jobs in the City: ManufacturingDouglas MacDonaldc-11m1972Real World-
Jobs in the City: Mass MediaDouglas MacDonaldc-11m1972Real World-
Jobs in the City: Medical and HealthDouglas MacDonaldc-14m1972Real World-
Jobs in the City: ServicesDouglas MacDonaldc-11m1972Real World-
Jobs in the City: Women At WorkDouglas MacDonaldc-11m1972Real World-
John's Trainc-13m1972-
Keeping Your Mind on the Job; Douglas Poulter; writer: John Cliffordc-13m1982-
Knowing Woods and Their Usesbw-10m© December 27, 1957-
Korea, Ancient Culture, Modern Spirit; Han'guk Kwan'gwang Kongsac-20m1987-
Korea: OverviewHarold "Herk" Harvey; writer: John Cliffordc-10m1980-
Korea: Performing Arts, the Wonderful World of Kim Dung HeeTere Lee & George M. Beckmannc-19m1979-
Korea: Rich Heritage, Land of Morning CalmTere Lee & George M. Beckmannc-19m1979-
Korea: The Circle of LifeTere Lee & George M. Beckmannc-19m1979-
Korea: The FamilyTere Lee & Chae Jin Leec-23m1980-
La Feria: Regocijo De Sevilla; Robert Ladoc-12m© March 30, 1967Modern Europe Geography-
Lakes: Aging and Pollution; James L. Koevenig & Sue Hallc-15m© January 1, 1971Basic Biology-
The Leader: Encouraging Team Creativity; Robert Kohl ; Timothy Rebman; script: John Cliffordc-23m1988Handling Creativity-
Learning to Look At Handsc-8m© April 29, 1959--
Leo Beuermandirector: Gene Boomer; writer: Margaret "Trudy" Travisc-13m© May 1, 1969Academy Award for Best Documentary ; video clip -
Let's Try Choral Readingbw-10m© April 12, 1957-
Letters A-Z; consultants: Carol Elsholz & Jane Polcync-6m1988First Things First: Early Literacy Skills-
Life Forcec-24m1982-
A Life to Save; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travis; narrator: Arden Booth; cast: Frances Feist, Art Ellison & Shelby Storkbw-10mMay 1954-
Light and Images; Joel Marks ; Mel Waskin; designer: Ellen Bowenc-11m1986The Physical Sciences-
Light and Its Storyc-14m1961-
Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrumc-14m1986The Physical Sciences-
Light, Color & the Visible Spectrum; Mel Waskinc-13m1986The Physical Sciences-
The Low Countries: Very Much Alivec-18m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
Lugano, Switzerlandbw-12m© November 1, 1953-
The Lunatic original music: Jim Stringerc-10m1972-
The Magic Mothc-22m© February 12, 1976-
The Maharajahsc-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Majority Minorityc-23m© December 5, 1974-
Make Your Home Safebw-11m© May 10, 1957-
Manners in Publicc-12m© April 9, 1959-
Manners in Schoolbw-13m© January 9, 1959video -
Many Hear, Some ListenArthur H. Thomas & Edward J. Heckc-11m© August 27, 1975Handling Information At a Personal Level-
Maria of the Pueblos; J. Donald McIntyrec-15m© March 1, 1971Native American Indians Today-
Matter into Energyc-9m© October 25, 1968-
MeJames Stachowiakc-17m1972-
Meal Planning and Preparationc-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
Meat Cookeryc-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
Medical and Health Workersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Metal Shop Safetybw-17m© April 22, 1959-
Mexico: Central and Gulf Coast; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-19m© December 31, 1964Middle America Regional Geography-
Mexico: Northern and Southern Regions; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-17m© December 31, 1964Middle America Regional Geography-
Microphone SpeakingE. Christian Buehler & Will A. Linkugelc-15m© November 21, 1969Art of Communication-
The Microscope and Its UseArthur H. Wolfc-9m© December 31, 1948video -
The Middle Atlantic Seaboard Region: Great Cities, Megalopolis; Clyde F. Kohnc-16m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
Minor Electrical Repairs of Small AppliancesGeorg Owenc-21m1981Home Repairs-
The Mischievous MarksBetty Childc-15m© September 30, 1977Fearless Punctuation-
Mission Nutritionc-15m1976-
Modern Engines and Energy Conversionc-11m© January 9, 1969-
Money, Taxes and Imaginationc-19m© August 5, 1976-
The MonsterArthur H. Wolfc-15m© November 9, 1976-
Motivating Employees: Trapped on a Plateau; Robert Kohl c-14m1987Managing People Problems-
Motorcycle Safety and Courtesy in TrafficJames Newmanc-23m© October 3, 1973-
Musical Forms: The Canonwriter: B. Eugene Koskeyc-18m© May 19, 1978-
Musical Forms: The Fuguewriter: B. Eugene Koskeyc-19m© February 3, 1976-
Navajo Boy: The Summer of Johnson Holidayc-12m© May 1, 1971Native American Indians Today-
Navajos of the 70s; J. Donald McIntyrec-15m© June 30, 1971Native American Indians Today-
The Nervous System; Donald Waltonc-7m1972Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammal-
New Breed of Deere; Maurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-17m1959-
A New England Fall Folio; Linda Haskins; script: Trudy Travisc -27m1984-
No Deposit, No Returncast: Edward Morgan, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Mark Van Doren & Kim Hunterc-10m1971-
None for the Road; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travis; cast: Keith Paintonbw-15m1957video -
Norwegian Fisherman-Farmerc-10mJanuary 23, 1969-
Numbers 1-10; consultants: Carol Elsholz & Jane Polcync-6m1988First Things First: Early Literacy Skills-
Nutrition: Some Food for ThoughtAnn Schaechtele Ailorc-11m1981-
Office Safety: The Thrill Seekers; Ralph Mizia; writer: Roger Oliphantc-10m1983-
Oil: From Fossil to Flamec-13m© April 26, 1976-
On Baking: Math for Bakersc-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
One Species Among ManyCharlotte C. & Lee F. Andersonc-18m© October 3, 1975-
Operation Grass Killer; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travisc-23mJune 3, 1961-
The Other Fellow's Feelingsbw-11m© February 15, 1951Discussion Problems in Group Living-
Other People's Propertybw-11m© September 26, 1951Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Our Part in Conservationbw-14m© April 22, 1959-
The Outsiderbw-11m© November 5, 1951Discussion Problems in Group Living-
OwlsKarl & Peter Maslowskic-13m© October 11, 1976Elementary Natural Science-
The Pacific Northwest: Putting Water to Workc-16m© August 31, 1965United States Geography-
Pakistan: Mound of the Dead; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Paper Bandits: Checks, Counterfeit, Credit Cardsc-13m30s1982-
Paragraphs: Like Scenes in a FilmJohn W. Cliffordc-15m1981-
Paris, the Ageless Citybw-12m© November 1, 1953-
Paris, Un Reve Pour Tousc-16m© March 17, 1967Modern Europe Geography-
Parts of Our Body; consultants: Carol Elsholz & Jane Polcync-5m1988First Things First: Early Literacy Skills-
Peanuts and the Peanut Butter Plantc-10m© March 13, 1974-
Personal Safety: The Voices of VictimsLois Wintergreenc-19m1979-
Peru; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Peru: People of the Sun; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-25m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Phillip's Tire; writer: Margaret Travisc-23m1966-
Phillips 66, Dealer’s Choice with Ed Amesc-62m1966video -
Planning Your SpeechWill A. Linkugelc-13m1979Art of Communication-
Playground Safety - As Simple as A, B, Cc-14m© September 3, 1976-
Poetry for Fun: Dares and DreamsNita Wyatt Sundbyec-13m© March 17, 1974-
Poetry for Fun: Poetry About AnimalsNita Wyatt Sundbyec-13m1972-
Poetry for Fun: Trulier CoolierNita Wyatt Sundbyec-13m1978-
Police Officersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
The Political Animalc-15m© August 1, 1973-
Populations; James L. Koevenig & Sue Hallc-16m1972Basic Biology-
Pork: The Meal with a Squeal; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travisc-23m1963 -
Portrait of a VandalJoy Haralickc-13m1978-
Postal Workersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Poultry- Laying It on the Linec-11m© April 22, 1975-
Pow Wow!; Archie L. Hawkins & Cheevers Coffeyc-16m1980video clip -
Power Lawn Mower Safetyc-18m1981-
Preparing a Class Reportc-16m© June 7, 1960-
Preventing Back Injuries; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-13m1990Safety in the Work Place -
Prevention and InterventionRobert Kohl ; David Cook & Ray Trickerc-15m1988Drugs and the College Athlete-
Primary School Bus SafetyDavid H. Soule & Robert A. Larsenc-15m© October 6, 1976--
The Procrastinatorbw-10m© December 30, 1952Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Protecting Your Head; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-12m1989Safety in the Work Place -
Protecting Your Ears; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-12m1989Safety in the Work Place -
Protecting Your Feet; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-12m1989Safety in the Work Place -
Protecting Your Eyes; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-12m1989Safety in the Work Place -
Protecting Your Hands; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-12m1989Safety in the Work Place -
Psychological Differences Between the Sexes; Paul H. Landisc-19m© December 31, 1964Marriage and Family Living Series-
Putting Commas BetweenBetty Childc-18m© July 20, 1977Fearless Punctuation-
Raccoon!Karl & Peter Maslowskic-11m1981Elementary Natural Science-
A Rainy Day StoryJames Stachowiakc-13m1972-
Reaching Your ReaderJohn W.Cliffordc-17m© July 30, 1971Creative Writing-
Reaching Your Reader; advisor: John R. Searlesc-10m1983Effective Writing, 2nd edition of 1971 title-
Reading and Critical Thinkingc-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
Reading Financial Reports: The Income Statementc-12m1985-
Reading in the Humanitiesc-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
Reading in the Math and Science Areasc-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
Reading Rainbow1983-
ReboundHarold "Herk" Harveyc-21m1958video -
Recourse for the Consumerc-18m1981Personal Finances and Effective Consumership-
Recreational DrugsRobert Kohl ; David Cook & Ray Trickerc-15m1988Drugs and the College Athlete-
Reducing Office Injury; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-13m1990Safety in the Work Place -
Reporting and Explaining E. Christian Buehler & Will A. Linkugelc-14m© May 1, 1970Art of Communication-
The Reproductive System; Donald Waltonc-7m1972Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammal-
The Respiratory System; Donald Waltonc-7m1972Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammal-
Response for the Consumerc-18m1981Personal Finances and Effective Consumership-
Responsibilitybw-10m© March 12, 1953Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Retirement Planning: Thinking Aheadc-13m1985-
Rice: Biggest Small Grain in the Worldc-12m1980-
The Road From Mandalay: Rudyard Kipling; Robert Fuestc-30m1977-
The Rocky Mountain Area: Backbone of the Nation; Clyde F. Kohnc-16m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
The Role of the CongressmanHoward D. Mehlinger & John J. Patrickc-23m© August 15, 1971-
Role of the Interest Group LeaderGin & Companyc-16m© April 14, 1973-
Roosevelt and U.S. History: 1882-1929bw-28m1974video clip -
Roosevelt and U.S. History: 1930-1945bw-28m1974video clip -
Rough Diamond: Ernest HemingwayRichard Marquand & Jesse Lasky Jr.; cast: Larry Hoodekoffpart c-30m1978-
Rowan and Martin on the Driveway One Fine Day; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travisc-23m1960-
Safety on Street and SidewalkDavid H. Soulec-11m© May 25, 1976-
Safety on the School Busbw-10m© August 15, 1950-
Scandinavia: The Rewards of Excellencec-18m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
School Bus Safety and Courtesyc-15m© October 17, 1974-
School Lunchroom MannersMartha & Paul Buchanan, J. S. Pruettc-10m1979-
School Workersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Seasonal Changes in Plantsc-11m© December 27, 1957-
Seasons: Autumnc-11m1980-
Seasons: Springc-11m1980-
Seasons: Summerc-11m1980-
Seasons: Winterc-11m1980-
The Secret to the Sixties; writer: Margaret Travis; cast: Eddie Albert & Anita Bryantc-23m1965video -
Sentences: Many Ways to BeginJohn W. Cliffordc-15m1981-
Sewing Advanced Seams; Arthur H. Wolfbw-11m© October 27, 1947-
Sewing Fundamentals; Helen Lohr & Arthur H. Wolfbw-10m© December 15, 1947-
Sewing Pattern Interpretation; Helen Lohr & Arthur H. Wolfbw-11m© December 30, 1947-
Sewing Simple Seams; Arthur H. Wolfbw-11m© October 10, 1947video -
Sewing Slide Fasteners; Helen Lohr & Arthur H. Wolfbw-11m© December 29, 1947-
Sewing: Characteristics and Handling of Materials; Helen Lohr & Arthur H. Wolfbw-11m© April 9, 1948-
Sewing: Fitting a Patternbw-11m© May 24, 1951-
Shake Hands with Danger; Harold "Herk" Harvey; script: John Clifford; original music: Jim Stringerc-23mSeptember 1979video -
Shoplifters: The Criminal Hordesc-15m1983-
Show-Off Harold Harveybw-12m© February 1, 1954Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Signals: Read 'Em Or Weep Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: John Cliffordc-6m1981-
Simple Plumbing RepairsHarley P. Goverc-21m1981Home Repairs-
Simple Techniques in Shaping Glasswriter: John Cliffordc-23m© May 1, 1970-
Sir John on the Spotc-12m© April 19, 1974-
Skin: Your Amazing Birthday SuitAnn Schaechtele Ailorc-11m1981-
Small Predatory MammalsKarl & Peter Maslowskic-13m© February 2, 1973Elementary Natural Science-
Snakes Can Be Interesting Margaret Carlile Travisbw-12m© December 4, 1952-
The Snobc-15m© September 8, 1958Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Solid Gold Customer; writer: Margaret Travisc-23m1966-
SongbirdsKarl & Peter Maslowskic-13m© March 15, 1974Elementary Natural Science-
Sound of a Stonebw-27m© February 22, 1955-
Sound, Acoustics and Recording; Mel Waskinc-14m1986The Physical Sciences; video clip -
Sound, Energy and Wave Motionc-14m1986The Physical Sciences; video clip -
The Southern New England Region: New Industries; Clyde F. Kohnc-13m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
The Southwest: Land of Promise; Clyde F. Kohnc-13m© May 21, 1963United States Geography-
Soybeans: The Magic BeanstalkE. L. Maderc-18m© October 3, 1975-
Spain and Portugal: on the Threshold of Successc-19m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
The Specific Is TerrificJohn W. Cliffordc-12m© October 1, 1971Creative Writing-
The Specific Is Terrific; advisor: John R. Searlesc-9m1983Effective Writing; 2nd edition of a 1971 title-
Speech: Conducting a Meetingbw-11m© April 16, 1952-
Speech: Conversation; Harold Harveybw-12m© May 1, 1953-
Speech: Effective Listeningbw-15m1959-
Speech: Function of Gesturesbw-11mDecember 1949video -
Speech: Group Discussion Harold Harveybw-12m© April 1, 1954-
Speech: Planning Your Talkbw-13m© August 31, 1951-
Speech: Platform Posture and Appearancebw-11m© November 11, 1949video -
Speech: Stage Fright and What to Do About ItArthur H. Wolfbw-11m© October 28, 1949video -
Speech: Using Your Voicebw-11m© August 31, 1950-
Speech: Using Visuals In Your Speechbw-15m© March 15, 1960-
The Speed Klect Collatorwriter: John Cliffordc-23m1974-
Splash! Science and SwimmingRobert D. Townsendc-16m© February 13, 1976-
The Springfield Gunc-26m© May 1, 1971Creative Writing-
Stage Fright: What You Can Do About ItE. Christian Buehler & Will A. Linkugelc-11m© November 21, 1969Art of Communication-
Stalin and Russian Historypart c-30m1974-
Static and Current Electricityc-16m1985The Physical Sciences-
Steel, the Metal Giantc-12m1981-
Stop That Period! Period That Stop!Betty Childc-18m© September 14, 1977Fearless Punctuation-
Street and Sanitation Department Workersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Street Safety Is Your Problem Charles Evans Laceybw-10m© September 15, 1952-
The Struggle for Vicksburgc-19m© July 12, 1974-
Sugar and the Canec-9m© November 11, 1969-
Suicide: The Warning Signsc -24m1982-
Survival After High Schoolc-18m1981Personal Finances and Effective Consumership-
Swish! Science and CurveballsRobert D. Townsendc-10m© December 8, 1976-
Switzerland and Austria: The Mountain Countriesc-20m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
Take a Letter... From A to ZHarold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travisc-15m1967-
Taking Care of Your School BuildingMartha & Paul Buchanan, J. S. Pruettc-10m1979-
Taking Commas AsideBetty Childc-18m© July 20, 1977Fearless Punctuation-
The Team of Your Life; Maurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-21m1958-
The Team of Your Life ; Donald Peterson & Gene Carr ; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: John Cliffordc-19m1982-
Technique of Polycentric-Type Knee Arthroplastyc-32m© December 18, 1972-
Techniques for the Phone Salesc-12m1982Telemarketing-
Techniques in Hanging WallpaperTim Notahc-21m1981Home Repairs-
Techniques of Organic Chemistry; Louis F. Fieserc-4 shorts © December 10, 1956-
Techniques: Tritration of an Acid with a BaseClark E. Brickerc-8m© April 1, 1970Fundamentals of Chemistry-
Techniques: Use of Volumetric GlasswareClark E. Brickerc-8m© April 1, 1970Fundamentals of Chemistry-
Technology of Trashc-10m1984-
Teenagers Create an Animated Filmc-10m© February 1, 1971-
Teeth: Some Facts to Chew OnAnn Schaechtele Ailorc-11m1981video clip -
Tell It Like It Is; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travis: original music: The Upside Dawnec-27m1968-
Thailand: Land of Smilesc-27m1977-
Themes: The Day When Nothing Made SenseJohn W. Cliffordc-15m1981-
TheyLen Schneiderc-16m1972video -
Things Dissolvebw-10m© August 27, 1957-
Things Expand When Heated; Arthur H, Wolff & Gerald S. Craigbw-11m© June 24, 1949-
This Is KS; Ralph Mizia; writer: Trudy Davisc-16m1983-
Thonk! Science and Hitting a BallRobert D. Townsendc-20m© September 30, 1976-
The Time Bomb Within; advisor: Howard Baumgartelc-14m1984Managing Stress-
To Save a Life: Choking; Thomas G. Smith c-11m© May 27, 1977-
To Save a Life: CPR; Thomas G. Smith c-11m© August 4, 1977-
To Save a Life: Survival Swimming; Thomas G. Smith c-15m© July 27, 1977-
Tommy the Lionbw-10m© March 30, 1952-
Tomorrow Mindc-22m1980-
Tomorrow's Spark Plug Day; writer: Margaret Travisc-23m1964-
Topeka is a People PlaceCentronc-22m1970Topeka Chamber of Commerce and Southwestern Bell promotional film-
Transportation By Airbw-10m© December 30, 1957-
Transportation By Landbw-10m© May 10, 1957-
Transportation By Waterbw-10m© December 3, 1957-
The Troublemakerc-12m© March 30, 1959Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
Turkey: Crossroads of the Ancient World; narrator: Anthony Quaylec-27m1973People & Places of Antiquity-
Twelve Month Summerc-18m1960-
Two Indians: Red Reflections of Lifec-26m1972Native American Indians Today-
U.S. Trade and Farm Productsc-12m© November 20, 1975-
Uhh! Whoosh! and Thud! Science in Throwing and CatchingRobert D. Townsendc-14m© September 17, 1976-
Understanding Othersbw-11m© January 7, 1959video -
Unfriendly Fauna and FloraKarl & Peter Maslowskic-15m1980Elementary Natural Science-
The United Kingdom: Crowded Islandsc-19m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
Use and Care of BooksMartha & Paul Buchanan, J. S. Pruettc-10m1979-
Using a Pocket CalculatorThomas H. Metos & Gary G. Bitterc-17m1978-
Using and Caring for Art Materialsc-11m© April 26, 1973-
Using Ladders; Robert Kohl ; Ralph Mizia; writer: Andrea Warren; consultant: Vernon Speiserc-13m1990Safety in the Work Place -
Using the Pocket Calculatorc-16m© September 14, 1978-
Utility Workersc-11m1980Community Helpers-
Vegetables - From Garden to Tablec-20m1981Cooking and Baking Skills-
Venezuela; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Peter Schnitzer; camera: Bob Rosec-16m© December 29, 1961Visitas a La América Del Sur-
Venicebw-12m© November 1, 1953-
A Voter Decidesc-16m© April 4, 1973--
Water Mills: Monuments to the Past; Ken Boltz; writer: Trudy Travisc-7m1984-
Water Safety Harold Harveybw-10m© November 1, 1953-
Water Safety: The BasicsRobert L. Baldwin & Tom Hairabedianc-17m1979-
The Weather Stationbw-10m© March 15, 1957-
Weaving: Frame Looms; Erika Semlerc-11m1977-
Weaving: Inkle Looms; Erika Semlerc-11m1977-
Weaving: Simple Looms; Erika Semlerc-11m1977-
Weaving: Table Looms; Erika Semlerc-11m1977-
Weaving: The Rigid Heddle Frame; Erika Semlerc-11m1977-
West Germany: Industrial Giantc-19m© November 7, 1966Modern Europe Geography-
What About Drinking? bw-10m© November 10, 1954Discussion Problems in Group Living-
What About Juvenile Delinquency? Gene Courtneybw-12m© April 8, 1955Discussion Problems in Group Living-
What About Prejudice?c-12m© April 9, 1959Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
What About School Spirit?bw-12m© March 20, 1959Discussion Problems in Group Living; video -
What Ecologists Do; James L. Koevenig & Sue Hallc-16m© February 1, 1971Basic Biology-
What Is Active and Creative Reading?; writer: Margaret Travisbw-10m1958-
What Is Active and Creative Reading? c-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
What Is Effective Reading?c-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
What the World Dishes Out; advisor: Howard Baumgartelc-14m1985Managing Stress-
What They Have: The Balance Sheetc-15m1985-
What They've Been Doing: The Income Statementc-12m1985-
What You Bring to Yourself; advisor: Howard Baumgartelc-14m1985Managing Stress-
Wheat - From Field to FlourE. L. Maderc-11m© October 12, 1973-
Where Has the Warrior Gone?; J. Donald McIntyrec-13m© April 1, 1971Native American Indians Today-
Who Pays the Fiddler?c-7m© April 1, 1971-
The Who and Why of Readingc-13m© November 17, 1967Effective Reading-
Who's Who in the Zoo; Gary Clarkec-12m© October 2, 1974-
Why Handle It Twice?c-10m1979-
Why Punctuate?; Hardy R. Finchbw-11m© November 20, 1948-
Why Study Home Economics?bw-9m© November 15, 1955video -
Why Study Industrial Arts?bw-9m© April 26, 1956video -
Why Study Science?; Margaret C. Travisbw-12m© January 31, 1955-
Why Study Speech?; Harold Harveybw-10m© November 15, 1954-
Winning Moves in Maintenance; Maurice Prather; writer: Margaret Travisbw-22m1956-
Wise and Responsible ConsumershipNancy L. Garlandc-14m© October 12, 1973-
Words of Courtesy Margaret C. Travisbw-12m© May 24, 1954-
Work Is Child's Playc-27m1973-
YouJames Stachowiakc-16m1973-
You Asked About TopekaCentronc-20m1960Topeka Chamber of Commerce and Southwestern Bell promotional video-
You and KUc-10m1983-
Your Cleanlinessbw-10m© June 15, 1953-
Your Heritage in Old Missbw-10m1948-
Your Junior High Days; Harold "Herk" Harvey; writer: Margaret Travisbw-11m1961-
Your Table Mannersbw-10m© November 15, 1955-
Your Universitybw-10m1948-