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VHS, 80 min., 1994, CC As early as 1942, validated stories of the Nazi campaign to exterminate the Jews surfaced in Washington. Yet a "paper wall" of bureaucratic red tape and an anti-Semitic political climate obstructed the emigration of Jewish refugees. Using interviews, archival photos and documents, and home movies and film from the time, the program traces the tragic story of America's inaction. While the War Refugee Board saved 200,000 lives, it was too little, too late for many.
Arkansas Historical Dance Series VHS, 57 min., 1995, Companion volume available A unique collection of 8 short documentaries on traditional dance, music and culture stretching from territorial times to the present. 
VHS, 15 min. each, 1985, Study guide available This sixteen-part video series, designed for classroom instruction, covers Arkansas history and culture. 1. Jacksonport and the Steamboat Era The historic river port town and the steamboat, Mary Woods, are featured. 2. On a Freight Train to Conway Learn about Arkansas' railroad system, explore a hump yard, and travel with a railroad crew to Conway. 3. Passenger Trains: Past and Present View antique passenger cars and experience a train ride on Amtrak, the national passenger rail service. 4. From Jennies to Jets and Beyond Aviation oddities to NASA's space shuttle are explored. Arkansas aviation pioneers are also featured. 5. Archeology: The Chester Ashley and Brownlee/Noland Houses Archeologists examine the history and artifacts of two sites: the Chester Ashley mansion and the Brownlee/ Noland house in Little Rock. 6. Toltec Mounds and the Plum Bayou Culture Visit an archeology laboratory at Toltec Mounds. Learn about early Indian inhabitants and weapons. 7. Our Neighbors: The Plains Indians Illustrates the decline of Native Americans on the last frontier. Early Arkansans who shaped the character of Arkansas, pioneer life, and the Territorial Restoration and Old State House are featured. The surrender of the Arsenal at Little Rock, the Battle of Pea Ridge, and daily lives of Union and Confederate soldiers are recreated. 10. The Southwest Trail: Legend and Lore Students are introduced to the American folk heroes: James Black, James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett. Old Washington State Park and the Stagecoach House are featured. 11. Stuttgart: A Farming Heritage Documents the German and farming heritage in Stuttgart. The Grand Prairie, rice, and the national duck-calling contests are also featured. 12. Little Rock and Preservation Students are introduced to preservation activities taking place in our capital city. Philander Smith College, Villa Marre, and the Capital Hotel are included. A documentary on Arkansas' participation in the war effort from food stamps to relocation camps. Experience the wide scope of Arkansas music from folk to African American spirituals to jazz. Almeda Riddle, Jerome Muldrew, and the UALR Jazz Ensemble are featured. Visit the number one and number two ranking industries in Arkansas, lumber and poultry production. 16. The Arsenal and Mount Holly Cemetery Students are introduced to the Arkansas Museum of Science and History in the historic Little Rock Arsenal and tour the Mount Holly Cemetery.
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