Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2114 www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Films/Video, 1946-1973 Series Descriptions Videotape, 1972 (30 minutes) The series consists of one 3/4" video cassette. The tape is a compilation of four separate programs originally recorded in 1972 on 2" tape. The House of Representatives film office produced three of the programs while the fourth came from WKZO-TV, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The programs are arranged chronologically with the exception of the last, which is undated. Motion Picture Films, 1946-1972 (196 reels) The series contains 196 reels of 16mm film, comprising nearly 55,000 feet. The majority are black and white with sound. Only 19 reels (8,300 feet) are in color. The films include Ford's reports to constituents, some of his campaign commercials, and documentaries relating to Space and Military programs. Among the subjects covered in Ford's "Reports from Washington" are discussions on legislation to alter the Social Security Act, create a G.I. Bill for Korean War veterans, provide appropriations for the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, and revise the Internal Revenue Code. Other titles deal with the Korean War, Chinese Communist aggression in Southeast Asia, U.S. intervention in Cuba, the efforts of the Justice Department and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to remove subversives from the United States, and Defense Appropriations. The documentaries include subjects such as "Operation Ivy," the first above ground test of the hydrogen bomb; "Countdown to Polaris," and several NASA films on the Gemini and Apollo Space Programs. Most of the films are in the public domain. Related materials can be located in the Photographs and Audiotapes series as well as in the Ford Scrapbook Collection. The films are arranged chronologically. A Presidential Library Administered by the National Archives and Records Administration Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Motion Picture Films and Videotapes BP - black & white positive; BN - black & white negative; CP color positive; MOS - without sound Can Contents 1 AV85-1-001 1946 BP 500' "Meet the Government" High school tour of Washington 2 AV85-1-002 1950 BP 585' GRF and Senator Charles Potter (MI) discuss a film titled "Washington Review". GRF also discusses the functions of his office staff. 3 AV85-1-003 1951 BP 500' GRF discusses S. 677, a bill to make the Commandant of the Marine Corps a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Representatives Jimmy Van Zandt (PA) and Olin Teague (TX) argue the pros and cons of the bill. The film is suffering some shrinkage. 4 AV85-1-004 1952 BP 500' First "Report from Washington" of the year. Discussion with Representatives Byron Rogers (CO) and Kenneth Keating (NY) on the 82nd Congress, known as the "Sherlock Holmes Congress", for its investigations of the Department of Justice. 5 AV85-1-005 1952 BP 1100' Discussion on corruption in government with Representatives Robert W. Kean (NJ), Carl Curtis (NB), and John Byrnes (WI). GRF introduces the film. 6 AV85-1-006 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses the investigation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue with Representative John Byrnes (WI). 7 AV85-1-007 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses the 1952 Presidential candidates with Representatives Percy Priest (TN-Kefauver), Bill Ayres (OH-Taft), Bill Lantaff (FL-Russell) and Walter Judd (MN-Eisenhower). 8 AV85-1-008 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 7656, the GI Bill for Korean War Veterans, with Representatives Olin Teague (TX) and William Springer (IL). 9 AV85-1-009 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses Home Rule for the District of Columbia plus the Hebert Committee on Waste in the Armed Services. 10 AV85-1-010 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses defense cuts with Representative George Mahon (TX) and H.R. 7405, a military appropriations bill, with Representative Jack Anderson (CA). The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose on the core. 11 AV85-1-011 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses communism, the Voice of America, and bacteriological warfare. GRF also explains Consent Calendar Day. 12 AV85-1-012 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses H.R. 7005, mutual security legislation. 13 AV85-1-013 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 4484, the Tidelands Bill with Representative Francis Walters (PA). The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is backward on the core. 2 Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Motion Picture Films and Videotapes BP - black & white positive; BN - black & white negative; CP color positive; MOS - without sound Can Contents 14 AV85-1-014 1952 BP 485' GRF discusses H.R. 7391, the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill. An Easter prayer is offered by Rev. Bernard Braskamp, House Chaplain. There are several splices on the film. 15 AV85-1-015 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 8210, to Amend and Extend the Defense Production Act of 1950. GRF introduces his aide, John Milanowski, on camera. The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose on the core. 16 AV85-1-016 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses federal tax spending. 17 AV85-1-017 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses constituent mail and the Great Lakes Water Level Commission. The film is experiencing some shrinkage. 18 AV85-1-018 1952 BP 600' GRF discusses President Truman's seizure of the steel mills. The film is experiencing some shrinkage and is loose and backwards on the core. 19 AV85-1-019 1952 BP 1100' Report on the Institute of Pacific Relations. Film on U.S. involvement in Korea. Discussion with Representative Walter Judd (MN) on "How many more Koreas do we face?" 20 AV85-1-020 1952 BP 500' GRF discusses appropriations for the Veterans Administration for FY 1953. 21 AV85-1-021 1952 BN 500' GRF discusses appropriations for the Veterans Administration for FY 1953. 22 AV85-1-022 1953 BN 1000' GRF presents Representative Alvin E. O'Konski (WI) and Polish airman Lt. Francizek Jarecki who defected in a MiG 15. GRF also discusses foreign affairs, foreign aid, and mutual security with Representative John Vorys (OH). 23 AV85-1-023 1953 BP 500' GRF presents Representative Alvin E. O'Konski (WI) and Polish airman Lt. Francizek Jarecki who defected in a MiG 15. 24 AV85-1-024 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses foreign affairs, foreign aid, and mutual security with Representative John Vorys (OH). 25 AV85-1-025 1953 BN 500' First program of 1953. GRF discusses defense appropriations for FY 1954. There are many sound breaks. 26 AV85-1-026 1953 BP 500' First program of 1953. GRF discusses defense appropriations for FY 1954. 3 Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Motion Picture Films and Videotapes BP - black & white positive; BN - black & white negative; CP color positive; MOS - without sound Can Contents 27 AV85-1-027 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses H.R. 5969, the Defense Appropriations Bill. GRF also discusses the Excess Profits Tax and Social Security legislation with Representative John Byrnes (WI) of the House Ways and Means Committee. 28 AV85-1-028 1953 BN 500' GRF discusses H.R. 5969, the Defense Appropriations Bill. GRF also discusses the Excess Profits Tax and Social Security legislation with Representative John Byrnes (WI) of the House Ways and Means Committee. 29 AV85-1-029 1953 BP 500' GRF discusses foreign policy. The film contains stock footage of the Korean War plus pre-recorded remarks by Secretary of State Dulles. 30 AV85-1-030 1953 BP 150' GRF discusses Netherlands Flood Relief with a Dutch diplomat. AV85-1-031 1953 BN 250' GRF introduces the Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus during their visit to Washington. The group sings several songs. AV85-1-032 1953 BN 150' GRF discusses legislation passed by the House Committee on Rules authorizing the St. Lawrence Seaway. AV85-1-033 1953 BP 40' GRF discusses H.R. 4663, Federal Power Commission appropriations. 31 AV85-1-034 1953 BP 500' Representative John Jarman (OK) shows a film entitled "The Great Gun", the story of "Atomic Annie", the Army's 280mm atomic cannon. 32 AV85-12-035 1953 CP 1000' GRF introduces a film entitled "Operation Ivy", dealing with first above ground test of the hydrogen bomb. 33 AV85-1-036 1953 BN 120' GRF discusses a breakfast meeting held at the White House and attended by President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, and twelve House members, including GRF. The major topic was the Army-McCarthy hearings. AV85-1-037 1953 BP 60' GRF discusses the misuse of annual leave by former members of the Truman administration. AV85-1-038 1954 BN 140' GRF discusses the terrorist attack on the House of Representatives with the Puerto Rican Commissioner. AV85-1-039 1954 BN 120' GRF uses a blackboard to describe the terrorist attack on the House. AV85-1-040 1954 BN 120' GRF talks with Representative Alvin Bentley (MI) about the wounds Bentley suffered during the terrorist attack on the House. 4 Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers: Motion Picture Films and Videotapes BP - black & white positive; BN - black & white negative; CP color positive; MOS - without sound Can Contents 34 AV85-1-041 1954 BN 115' GRF discusses Red China's illegal imprisonment of 11 U.S. airmen. AV85-1-042 1954 BN 125' GRF and Assistant Secretary of State Thruston Morton discuss Red China's illegal imprisonment of 11 U.S. airmen. AV85-1-043 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses the Communist threat in Indo-China and American military expenditures in South-East Asia. AV85-1-044 1954 BN 150' GRF discusses the Geneva Conference on Red China and gives his reasons on why Red China should not be allowed into the United Nations.