Pathfinder, ca. 1974
no date · National Archives and Records Administration (via FedFlix)
Finding US Government work
The record names a federal body as the creating agency: Pathfinder, ca. Department of the Interior. US Fish and Wildlife Service. A work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties has no US copyright (17 U.S.C. 105; before 1978, section 8 of the 1909 Act).
The record names a federal body as the creating agency. A work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties has no US copyright (17 U.S.C. 105; before 1978, section 8 of the 1909 Act). This says nothing about copyright outside the United States, or about music, stock footage or other material the film may incorporate.
- Creating body, as recorded
- Pathfinder, ca. Department of the Interior. US Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Archives Identifier
- 5838 (local identifier 22.74)
- Internet Archive item
- gov.archives.arc.5838 (uploader's licence mark: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
The record
The Internet Archive item's description, as transcribed by the uploader from the source archive's record. Check it against the National Archives catalog entry linked above.
National Archives and Records Administration Pathfinder, ca. 1974 Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (07/01/1974 - ) ARC Identifier 5838 / Local Identifier 22.74. Presents problems being faced by the Fish and Wildlife Services. The film begins with a montage of images called "American Time Capsule" (courtesy of Pyramid Films), which depicts the history of the United States through President Nixon's term of office using paintings, illustrations and photographs. Problems described include growing urban and farming areas, human manipulation of natural resources and environmental accidents. Scenes include: building, mining and erosion, dams, diseased fish, electrocuted birds in power lines, ducks trapped in oil spills, migratory birds poisoned by pesticides, and coyotes attacking domestic farm animals (sheep). An interview with Cleveland Amory, author of Man Kind?, presents his criticisms of the Fish and Wildlife Service and his views on hunting, animal protection agencies, and rules regarding cruelty to animals. DVD copied by Liz Pruszko.