Treasures of the earth

United States, 1965

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Highlights some of the new techniques being used in exploration, transporting and handling of natural resources in order to meet the increasing needs of modern society. Demonstrates new methods employing electronics, computers, lasers, aircraft, heavy machinery, and seismic equipment in locating additional resources on land and beneath the seas. Industrial promotional film for Litton Industries.

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Credits

production company

Space Age Images

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013303

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial equipment

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Exploration

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Surveying

History → Technology and civilization

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Computers

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electronics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lasers

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Surveying

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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