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The Color of Health

1950-1959

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A release print of an educational film with the title The Color of Health. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm acetate film (2017.55.42.1a) with variable-area optical sound. The film focuses on the importance of physical education and good diet for physical and mental health. An original metal cannister (2017.55.42.1b) accompanies the 16mm acetate film. A white label with an address and production company logo is attached to the metal cannister. The following is printed on the label in black letters [ Fred A. Niles Productions Inc. / AMERICAN BAKERS ASSN. / "THE COLOR OF HEALTH" / 16mm composite color release print].

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Catalog reference: 2017.55.42.1ab

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