Public Reel

LIVING NATURAL HISTORY

LIVING NATURAL HISTORY. 1925-27. 1 reel each. © Raymond Lee Ditmars.

Registration MP2971 (part 1: Anthropoid Apes) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2972 (part 2: New World Monkeys) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2973 (part 3: Old World Monkeys) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2974 (part 4: Cat Animals) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2975 (part 5: Bears) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2976 (part 6: Canines and Smaller Carnivores) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2977 (part 7: Miscellaneous Carnivores, Seals) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2978 (part 8: Smaller Rodents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2979 (part 9: The Larger Rodents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2980 (part 10: The Prairie Dog and the Beaver) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2981 (part 11: Deer) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2982 (part 12: Bovines, Sheep, Goats, and Antelopes) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2983 (part 13: Miscellaneous Ungulates, Giraffes, Hippos, Camels, and Wild Swine) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2984 (part 14: Odd Toed Ungulates and Elephants) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2985 (part 15: Chiroptera, Insectivora, Edentata) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2986 (part 16: Marsupials, Kangaroos, and Opossums) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2987 (part 17: Australian Marsupials, Monotremes) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2988 (part 18: Perching Birds and Birds of Prey) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2989 (part 19: Aquatic Birds, Pelicans, Cormorants, Anseriformes) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2990 (part 20: Miscellaneous Birds) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2991 (part 21: Various Orders and Wingless Types) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2992 (part 22: The Viperine Serpents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2993 (part 23: The Larger Serpents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2994 (part 24: New and Old World Harmless Serpents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2995 (part 25: Colubrine Poisonous Serpents) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2996 (part 26: New World Lizards) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2997 (part 27: Old World Lizards) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2998 (part 28: Crocodilians, Turtles and Tortoises) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP2999 (part 29: Toads and Frogs) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3000 (part 30: The Tailed Amphibians) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3001 (part 31: Insects, Neuroptera, Odonata, Homoptera) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3002 (part 32: Insects, Hemiptera, Orthoptera) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3003 (part 33: Insects, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3004 (part 34: Transformations of Butterflies and Moths) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3005 (part 35: Moths) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3006 (part 36: Hymenoptera and Diptera) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3007 (part 37: Millipedes, Centipedes, and Spiders) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP3008 (part 38: American Web Spinning Spiders) Copyright term expired

Term began
1925-04-30
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1925-04-30; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2021 (maximum 95-year term from 1925)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP4342 (part 39: The Depths of the Sea. Episode A) Copyright term expired

Term began
1927-09-29
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1927-09-29; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2023 (maximum 95-year term from 1927)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP4343 (part 40: The Depths of the Sea. Episode B) Copyright term expired

Term began
1927-09-29
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1927-09-29; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2023 (maximum 95-year term from 1927)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP4344 (part 41: The Depths of the Sea. Episode C) Copyright term expired

Term began
1927-09-29
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1927-09-29; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2023 (maximum 95-year term from 1927)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Registration MP4345 (part 42: The Depths of the Sea. Episode D) Copyright term expired

Term began
1927-09-29
Claimant
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Class
MP — published motion picture other than a photoplay
Finding
copyright term began 1927-09-29; the maximum term (28 + 67 years) ended before 2026-01-01
In the public domain since
1 January 2023 (maximum 95-year term from 1927)

The copyright term began before 1931. Under US law every such term, renewed or not, ended before 2026-01-01.

Catalog entry

Catalog of Copyright Entries, Motion Pictures 1912–1939 (Library of Congress, 1951), Project Gutenberg #51836, lines 134304–134391.

  LIVING NATURAL HISTORY. 1925-27. 1 reel each. © Raymond Lee Ditmars.

    1. Anthropoid Apes. © 30Apr25; MP2971.

    2. New World Monkeys. © 30Apr25; MP2972.

    3. Old World Monkeys. © 30Apr25; MP2973.

    4. Cat Animals. © 30Apr25; MP2974.

    5. Bears. © 30Apr25; MP2975.

    6. Canines and Smaller Carnivores. © 30Apr25; MP2976.

    7. Miscellaneous Carnivores, Seals. © 30Apr25; MP2977.

    8. Smaller Rodents. © 30Apr25; MP2978.

    9. The Larger Rodents. © 30Apr25; MP2979.

    10. The Prairie Dog and the Beaver. © 30Apr25; MP2980.

    11. Deer. © 30Apr25; MP2981.

    12. Bovines, Sheep, Goats, and Antelopes. © 30Apr25; MP2982.

    13. Miscellaneous Ungulates, Giraffes, Hippos, Camels, and Wild
    Swine. © 30Apr25; MP2983.

    14. Odd Toed Ungulates and Elephants. © 30Apr25; MP2984.

    15. Chiroptera, Insectivora, Edentata. © 30Apr25; MP2985.

    16. Marsupials, Kangaroos, and Opossums. © 30Apr25; MP2986.

    17. Australian Marsupials, Monotremes. © 30Apr25; MP2987.

    18. Perching Birds and Birds of Prey. © 30Apr25; MP2988.

    19. Aquatic Birds, Pelicans, Cormorants, Anseriformes. © 30Apr25;
    MP2989.

    20. Miscellaneous Birds. © 30Apr25; MP2990.

    21. Various Orders and Wingless Types. © 30Apr25; MP2991.

    22. The Viperine Serpents. © 30Apr25; MP2992.

    23. The Larger Serpents. © 30Apr25; MP2993.

    24. New and Old World Harmless Serpents. © 30Apr25; MP2994.

    25. Colubrine Poisonous Serpents. © 30Apr25; MP2995.

    26. New World Lizards. © 30Apr25; MP2996.

    27. Old World Lizards. © 30Apr25; MP2997.

    28. Crocodilians, Turtles and Tortoises. © 30Apr25; MP2998.

    29. Toads and Frogs. © 30Apr25; MP2999.

    30. The Tailed Amphibians. © 30Apr25; MP3000.

    31. Insects, Neuroptera, Odonata, Homoptera. © 30Apr25; MP3001.

    32. Insects, Hemiptera, Orthoptera. © 30Apr25; MP3002.

    33. Insects, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera. © 30Apr25; MP3003.

    34. Transformations of Butterflies and Moths. © 30Apr25; MP3004.

    35. Moths. © 30Apr25; MP3005.

    36. Hymenoptera and Diptera. © 30Apr25; MP3006.

    37. Millipedes, Centipedes, and Spiders. © 30Apr25; MP3007.

    38. American Web Spinning Spiders. © 30Apr25; MP3008.

    39. The Depths of the Sea. Episode A. © 29Sep27; MP4342.

    40. The Depths of the Sea. Episode B. © 29Sep27; MP4343.

    41. The Depths of the Sea. Episode C. © 29Sep27; MP4344.

    42. The Depths of the Sea. Episode D. © 29Sep27; MP4345.

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