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The Advent Of Sound In Motion Pictures, Michael P. Mchugh

Masters Theses

This study traced the developments which led to the advent of sound in motion pictures. The hypothesis that the advent of sound in motion pictures was the result of many technical developments made between 1894 and 1930 was supported by this work.

Following a historical methodology the research focused on four questions: 1) How did motion pictures evolve? 2) How did sound become involved with the presentation of motion pictures? 3) What were the technological developments that led to the advent of sound? 4) What were the events that led to the acceptance of the advent of sound?

This study …

Max Lucado Requests Letter Of Recommendation From Saunders, Landon Brady Saunders, Max Lucado

Landon Saunders Documents

Four items:

1. Reply letter from Saunders to Lucado

2. Enclosed letter of recommendation for Lucado from Saunders

3. Handwritten letter from Lucado requesting the recommendation letter

4. Lucado's envelope

Lucado mentions his special interest in communication effectiveness research.

Classical And Christian Myth In The Cinema Of Pasolini, Kostas Myrsiades

English Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Library Associates 1958-1968: The Years Of Growth And Change, Elizabeth Mozley

The Courier

This article details the early history of The Courier and its support through the years by the Library Associates, written by the editor at that time, Elizabeth Mozley.

Depression Speech, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Extended talk on depression, circa 1978.

Beyond Heartbeat Letters (Track #3), Thomas Olbricht

Landon Saunders Documents

Draft copies of a series of approximately 13 letters that Heartbeat used to follow up with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #3. Series focuses on the church as a body and as a fellowship of believers.

Date is estimated.

Introductory pages entitled "Proposal for Beyond Heartbeat #3 The Church: An Outline" give a brief synopsis of the main focus of each letter.

Beyond Heartbeat Letters (Track #2), Thomas Olbricht

Landon Saunders Documents

Draft copies of a series of 14 letters that Heartbeat used to follow up with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #2. Series focuses on Jesus as revealed in the book of Hebrews. Contains handwritten notes and edits.

Introductory pages entitled "Proposal for Beyond Heartbeat #2 Jesus, an Outline" give a brief synopsis of the main focus of each letter.

"Minority And The Media Workshop", Portland State University, Wendy Gordon, John Gosselin, Marilyn James

Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers

No abstract provided.

A Conversation With A Cinematograher: Bill Butler, 1977, Bill Butler, Thaine Lyman, Anthony Loeb

Conversation With...

On the evening of November 15, Bill Butler met with the film and television students at Columbia College. Butler is one of the major cinematographers workign today, with credits such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Jaws, and Grease.The discussion was moderated by Thaine Lyman, chair of the Television Department and Anthony Loeb, chair of the Film Department. Photographer: Joy Caniglia. 29 pages.

A Conversation With Steve Shagan, 1977, Steve Shagan, Anthony Loeb

Conversation With...

On the evening of November 11, Steve Shagan met with the film students at Columbia College. Shagan authored and produced Save the Tiger. The discussion was moderated by Anthony Loeb, chair of the Film Department. Photographer: Randy Donefrio. 23 pages.

"Minority Employment In Mass Media", Portland State University, Marky Azul, Tana Lane, Alan K. Ota, Chuck Strutter

Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers

No abstract provided.

"Effects Of Tv On Black Children", Portland State University, Patrick Grant, Linda Torrence

Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers

The speakers in this forum discussion include Dr. Patrick Grant (Portland Public Schools), Linda Torrence (Staff Consultant, Red Cross), and community members in the audience. They discuss, among other subjects, the portrayal of Black men, women, and families in film and television, the representation of Blacks in public-facing and administrative positions in broadcasting, and discrimination problems faced by Blacks and women attempting to obtain employment in the mass media.

The four sessions of the "Minority and the Media" workshop explore in-depth the relationship of minorities to the media through discussion of its background, effectiveness, opportunities, impact, and strategies for improvement. …

"How To Change The Media", Bill Hilliard, Clarence Mckee, Marcus Garvey Wilcher

Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 47, No. 4, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Quarterly magazine created for WKU alumni. Regular features are Hilltopics, Sports, Alumni Newsgrams and Notes and In Memoriam. This issue includes:

• Energy: Campus Conservation
• The Quilting Bee
• Old-Timers Take the Court
• Students and the Job Hunt
• Behind the Scenes
• Living and Learning Laboratories
• Rx for Ailing Indoor Plants
• Mardi Gras! ROTC on Parade
• Following the Yellow Brick Road
• Ford: Words of a President
• Photo Feature - President Downing
• Lights, Camera, Actioin!

A Conversation With A New York Television Writer (Edward Adler), 1977, Edward Adler, Anthony Loeb

Conversation With...

On the evening of March 18, Edward Adler met with film students at Columbia College. Adler began his career during the golden age of television, authoring scripts, and recently complete drama aired on CBS Playhouse.The discussion was moderated by Anthony Loeb, chair of the Film Department. Photographer: David Morenz. 24 pages.

Heartbeat: A Vision Of Outreach, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech explaining Heartbeat's plan for outreach by making connections and equipping others to carry the message as well.

Note at the bottom of page 1 reads: "A presentation to the Minter Lane Church of Christ on the occasion of Landon Saunders leaving his ministry there, February 6, 1977."

The Gift Of Loneliness, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Heartbeat brochure available to respondents upon request.

Heartbeat Letters 1-12: Masters With Explanations (Track #1), Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Master copies of a series of 12 letters that Heartbeat used to followup with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #1. Most of the letters contain an explanatory sheet outlining the purpose of the letter for the benefit of those studying the communication approach.

Heartbeat Letters 1-12, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Series of 12 letters that Heartbeat used to followup with respondents. Each letter is on different colored paper in the originals. Each letter opens with a universal human need and moves toward God.

Part of a series of personal correspondence with a church in Ames, Iowa who requested formal use of the Heartbeat letters in their own outreach.

Beyond Heartbeat Letters Track #1 With Extra Explanations: Excerpt, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Draft copies of a series of 12 letters that Heartbeat used to followup with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #1. Most of the letters contain an explanatory sheet outlining the purpose of the letter for the benefit of those studying the communication approach as well as additional sheets for overall reactions and analyzing the tone of the letter.

Letters contain handwritten editorial comments and corrections.

This digitized set is an excerpt of the full contents of the folder.

"The Crisis", Batsell Barrett Baxter

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech presented at the Herald of Truth Workshop in Abilene, TX on August 17, 1976 by Batsell Barrett Baxter. Baxter express concern about the seeming ineffectiveness of the church in reaching those outside the faith and about the decline in overall church growth.

Clint Eastwood To Jack Levitan, 13 August 1976, Clint Eastwood

Mayor Moscone

Letter from Clint Eastwood defending Moscone

Kroese Lectures On The Christian And Modern Film, Hugh Cook

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

A Conversation With Ring Lardner, Jr, Frances Chaney, Studs Terkel, John Henry Faulk. Revisiting The 50'S: The Blacklist In America, 1976, Ring Lardner Jr., Frances Cheney, Studs Terkel, John Henry Faulk

Conversation With...

On the evening of February 20, Columbia College sponsored a special dialogue, Revisting the 50's: The Blacklist in America, in association with the American Issues Forum. The discussion was moderated by Anthony Loeb, chair of the Film Department. Photographer: Randy Donofrio. 21 pages.

Motion Picture Screen Plays For The Study Of English As A Second Language, Frances Vivian Rudolph

MA TESOL Collection

This material contains six motion picture screenplays for the study of English as a second language. Each screenplay is lightly comical, situations and conflicts of interest to the high school age and above. The motion pictures, to be later made from the screenplays, will lend themselves to many facets of language learning, but more particularly to that of either values clarification, pronunciation, or sentence structure.

Lbs Personal Notes On 1976 Herald Of Truth Self Study, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Handwritten notes from Landon Saunders in response to the 1976 Herald of Truth Self Study. Includes Heartbeat's relationship to Herald of Truth and other churches, concerns about the effects of the 1973 criticisms, and Saunders's personal feelings and ultimatums for continuing with the ministry.

Reflections On Follow-Up, Floyd Meredith

Landon Saunders Documents

Memo and report from Floyd Meredith to Landon Saunders on key points from a meeting about response follow-up. Meeting is termed the Wilkes Barre Meeting. Meredith concludes that follow-up with audience is more successful if it is from the initial speaker who made first contact and that respondents should have the choice of what level of follow-up they want: written, be enrolled in a Bible correspondence course, or visit from someone in a local church congregation.

Chapel Transcript:September 19, 1975 - Jerry Lewis, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Chapel AV & Transcripts

This is a transcript of a chapel service held on September 19, 1975 on the campus of Oral Roberts University. The guest speaker is Hollywood actor and comedian, Jerry Lewis. Lewis was a personal friend of Oral Roberts and joined him on his television specials. Lewis shared various funny anecdotes on his life and his faith, as well as comments about Oral Roberts.

Report On Heartbeat Response 1975, Thomas Olbricht

Landon Saunders Documents

Analysis of Heartbeat responses from inception to May 18, 1975.

Gives data on number of persons responding by state, number of letters, number of people who write back more than once, number of repeat letters, number of repeats per person Also shows stations that play Heartbeat spots, and response rate per station.

Analyzes requests by subject and state and makes recommendations about which subjects should be developed more fully. Recommends targeting content based on audience age and a procedure of responding to people who write in.

Basic Position Paper In Administration Of Herald Of Truth Ministry, Clois Fowler

Landon Saunders Documents

Expanded report on the philosophy and support of the Herald of Truth ministry by the elders at Highland Church of Christ. Draws on the Aims and Purposes document included and digitized separately in this collection.