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Mental Hygiene: Better Living Through Classroom Films 1945-1970

by Ken Smith · 1999

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After scouring obscure educational films for nine years, the author offers a fascinating stroll down memory lane via the hundreds of films designed to keep public school children on the straight and narrow track between 1945 and 1970. 200 photos.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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humorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Themes
moviesmoviesMore like thisLess of thisAmerican historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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nostalgianostalgiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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medium · 240 pages

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