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The Development of Educational Media in Louisiana, 1908-1976 Louisiana State University LSU Digital Commons LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses Graduate School 1977 The evelopmeD nt of Educational Media in Louisiana, 1908-1976. Aneta Pauline m Rankin Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses Recommended Citation Rankin, Aneta Pauline m, "The eD velopment of Educational Media in Louisiana, 1908-1976." (1977). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 3083. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses/3083 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at LSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses by an authorized administrator of LSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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University Microfilms International 300 North ZM b Road Ann A/tor, Michigan 481 OS USA St John's Road. Tylir’s Grain High Wycombi, Bucks, England HP 10 8HR 7 7 -2 5 ,4 0 0 RANKIN, Aneta Pauline M., 1944- THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN LOUISIANA, 1908-1976. The Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Ph.D., 1977 Education, audiovisual Xerox University Microfilmst Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 0 1977 ANETA PAULINE M. RANKIN ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN LOUISIANA, 1908-1976 A Dissertation Presented to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1n partial fulfillm ent of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 1n The Department of Education by Pauline M. Rankin G.S., Arkansas Polytechnic College, 1962 M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1966 May, 1977 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The writer acknowledges with gratitude the assistance of Dr. Charlie W. Roberts* J r.* major professor, for Ms guidance throughout this study and the graduate program at Louisiana State University. Acknowledgaents are also directed to the other members of the doctoral comnlttee for their helpful guidance: Dr. Doris J. Conway* Dr. Richard A. Musemeche. Dr. Wesley J. McJullen, Dr. William M. Smith, and Dr. Donald D. Foos, minor professor. Appreciation 1s expressed to the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for the financial support contributed to the development of the project. The completion of this study depended upon the assistance and cooperation of many persons. The writer 1s deeply appreciative of the guidance and sincere encouragement received both from faculty and students during the course of the study. To the numerous friends and professional persons who contributed Information and suggestions for the dissertation* the writer expresses appreciation. 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS........................................................................................... 11 LIST OF TABLES............................................................................................... v11 LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................... *111 ABSTRACT.......................................................................................................... 1* INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. x1 Chapter 1. EARLY DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA................................... 1 EDUCATIONAL MUSEUMS.................................................................... 2 STEREOSCOPE................................................................................... 5 STEREOPTICON............................................................................... 6 FILMSTRIP PROJECTOR.................................................................... 9 AUDIO RECORDING............................................................................ 9 MOTION PICTURES............................................................................ 11 COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS......................................................... 23 Atlas Educational Films ......................................................... 23 Bell and Howell Company ......................................................... 23 Eastman Kodak Company............................................................. 24 Society for Visual Education, Incorporated ...................... 24 Electrical Research Products, Incorporated ...................... 24 COLLEGE CURRICULA........................................................................ 25 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ..................................................... 28 PUBLICATIONS ............................................................................... 31 SUMMARY.......................................................................................... 33 2. THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN LOUISIANA, 1908-1940 ................................................................ 34 MOTION PICTURES........................................................................... 36 111 Page AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE .............................................. 36 FILM DEPOSITORIES........................................................................ 44 COLLEGE CURRICULA........................................................................ 48 UTILIZATION.................................................................................... 51 COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT ......................................................... 53 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS..................................................... 55 SUWftRY........................................................................................... 59 3. THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN LOUISIANA, 1940-1948 ................................................................ 60 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT......................................................... 62 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE .............................................. 62 FILM DEPOSITORIES........................................................................ 64 COLLEGE CURRICULA........................................................................ 65 CERTIFICATION................................................................................ 67 COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS......................................................... 68 Jasper Ewing and Sons, Incorporated .................................. 68 Delta Pictures, Incorporated .............................................. 68 Delta Visual Service, Incorporated .................................. 71 Lanier Company ........................................................................ 72 SUW1ARY........................................................................................... 72 4. THE DEVaOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN LOUISIANA, 1948-1964 ................................................................. 74 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE .............................................. 75 FILM DEPOSITORIES........................................................................ 78 COLLEGE CURRICULA........................................................................ 80 UTILIZATION................................................................................... 82 CERTIFICATION................................................................................ 85 EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ............................................................. 86 1 v Page PARISH MEDIA CENTER.................................................................... 101 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION......................................................... 101 COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS........................................................
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