Lee Metcalf was born January 28, 1911, in Stevensville, Montana (MT) to Harold and Rhoda Metcalf. When he was about one year old, Lee’s parents moved the family to Puento (present Covina area), California, in order for Rhoda Metcalf to be close to her father Robert C. Smith. Lee grew up in Los Angeles-area until the age of five, when the Metcalf family returned to Stevensville, where the family had a 300-acre farm. Lee attended grade school and high school in Stevensville, graduating from high school in 1928.
Lee went on to study history for one year at Montana State University (MSU) in Missoula, Montana (later the University of Montana). He was a Rhodes Scholar candidate in his freshman year (1928-1929). Lee left MSU in 1929, when his family moved to Alhambra, California. In 1930, Lee Metcalf moved to Downey, California, where he lived with his parents after they moved to CA again.
In 1930, Lee enrolled at Leland Stanford Junior University, where he studied history and economics, took two years of Latin, and joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated from Stanford with a bachelor’s degree in History and Economics (pre-law course) and returned to Montana to attend the Montana State University Law School in Missoula from 1934-1936. There he met his future wife, Donna Hoover, when she was a journalism student at MSU. Metcalf graduated with a law degree (LL.D.) from MSU in June 1936. He was admitted to the Montana state bar in 1936 and opened a law practice in Stevensville, Montana.
Metcalf ran for a seat in the Montana state legislature in 1936 and was elected as a Democrat to the Montana House of Representatives from Ravalli County. In August of 1937, Montana Attorney General Harrison J. Freebourn appointed Metcalf as Assistant Attorney General of Montana and he served in this position from 1937 to 1941.
On August 21, 1938, Lee W. Metcalf and Donna A. Hoover married at the Hoover family house in Wallace, Idaho, and they spent their honeymoon in Canada before returning to live in Helena.
World War II delayed Metcalf’s career plans, but after returning from his war service in the U. S. Army, Lee Metcalf declared his candidacy for associate justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He served one six-year term in that office. In 1952, Lee Metcalf ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Montana’s 1st congressional district and defeated his Republican opponent, Wellington D. Rankin. He was subsequently re-elected to three more terms in the House of Representatives in 1954, 1956, and 1958.
In 1960, after Democratic incumbent James E. Murray decided to retire, Metcalf ran for Murray's seat in the U.S. Senate. He won the Democratic nomination and defeated Republican Orvin B. Fjare, a conservative former U.S. Representative. Metcalf was reelected to the U. S. Senate in 1966 and 1972. In 1977, Metcalf announced that he would not seek a fourth Senate term in 1978. He died on January 12, 1978, at the age 66.
Senator Lee Metcalf began making weekly radio programs when he first came to Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1953: Montana was one of three states in the western United States in the 1950s that had no Washington, D.C., correspondent. Metcalf learned from his fellow Democratic congressmen, Senators James E. Murray and Mike Mansfield, about the process for creating media messages to send back to Montana. Mostly, the three Montana U.S. congressmen produced in the U.S. Senate Recording Studio congressional session radio reports at the start and end of session. Usually, the reports had a runtime between fifteen and thirty minutes. As the senior Montana congressman, Murray led all of these efforts. In 1956, at the start of the 84th U.S. Congress’ second session the Montana congressional delegation began shooting television session reports. Murray, Mansfield, and Metcalf kept copies of the film reels containing the reports. All three men filmed reports in 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959—though more regular reports began in 1957.
Lee Metcalf shot various television programs and campaign pieces from 1957 to 1960. Metcalf relied on network and local television networks to shoot television programs on various issues, not having the office funds or staff yet which he needed in order to create his own regular television series. Metcalf began in 1960 shooting a series of low-budget 60-second campaign films in the U.S. House of Representatives Recording Studio that aired on Montana television stations between September and the election in November 1960.
In November 1960, Lee Metcalf won Murray’s Senate seat over Republican challenger and former U.S. Representative Orvin Fjare. In January 1961, the newly-minted Senator Lee Metcalf sat down in the Senate Recording Studio with the new Senate Majority Leader, Mike Mansfield, to record the two’s first congressional session report on their own, without Senator Murray. The report detailed the legislation and issues facing the 87th U.S. Congress in its first session.
By 1963, Metcalf’s early experience with televised congressional reports initially had him recording at least two of what he called his “Report from Washington” television programs. He began shooting regular weekly to bi-weekly “Report from Washington” segments—typically lasting between four and five minutes—starting in 1964. From January 1965 to December 1966, Senator Metcalf shot over 78 weekly television programs. In 1965, he titled the programs “Report from Washington”, but later changed the name of the program to “Washington Report”.
From January 1965 to July 1965, Metcalf’s 1964-1965 Montana congressional intern Ron Richards was responsible for managing the production of Metcalf’s television programs. Richards had been involved in radio production while a graduate student at the University of Montana-Missoula in the early 1960s. Metcalf utilized young professionals he chose as congressional interns to run various aspects of his office. In the case of those with media and journalism experience, Metcalf’s office managers assigned them to help write and edit Metcalf’s newsletters, as well as to write scripts for Metcalf’s radio and television programs. Richards documented Metcalf’s regular filming and broadcast practices for the next Montana congressional intern in 1965-1966, Gene (Eugene) Marianetti.
Gene Marianetti was the news director for radio station KMNO in Great Falls, Montana, in the early 1960s; Vice-President of the Montana Associated Press Stations in 1962; and president of the Great Falls Press Club in 1963. Gene wrote all the scripts and planned the Metcalf’s shows, including selecting interview candidates, selecting film inserts, and other parts of the recording process. Gene did voiceover work for Metcalf’s campaign commercials for television as well as the Open and Close for Metcalf’s “Washington Report” TV program, from the fall of 1965 to the end of 1966. He also created campaign films (ads and spots) using silent film segments shot by Phil McMartin of the NRECA.
Phil McMartin was the primary photographer/film producer for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The association offered Metcalf to have Phil McMartin follow Metcalf around to shoot silent film segments which could be utilized for Metcalf’s campaign films. NRECA was extremely interested in helping Metcalf because of Lee’s vital role in promoting and supporting rural electrical cooperatives. The NRECA’s offer allowed Gene Marianetti to be able to put together a number of different campaign films. The filming that was done in 1966 was related to specific subjects (education, Native American issues, War on Poverty, etc.) while Metcalf was touring specific areas. Gene Marianetti and Phil McMartin started working closely together in 1966 on Metcalf’s campaign film production. They would go down to the studio [likely the Senate Recording Studio] to look at the raw footage that Phil shot; separate the footage between what they would use in Metcalf’s campaign films and what they wouldn’t; and create silent film clips on reels that Gene and Metcalf’s office could use repeatedly for campaign commercials.
This collection documents the audio/visual aspect of Senator Metcalf’s career in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The collection consists of 16mm acetate motion picture film. They are either silent or sound (variable area, variable density, and magnetic). Series I are the Report from Washington/Washington Reports which are Metcalf’s report to his constituents on his Senate activities and they span from 1965 to 1967. Topics cover reports on the activities of the 89th Congress, legislation and programs for older Americans, veterans affairs legislation and hearings, consumer legislation, responding to mail from his constituents, President Johnson’s 1966 budget, the Minutemen Missile, pollution and conservation (air, water, and land), the Panama Canal, Libby Dam proposal, Yellowtail Dam construction, Educational funding and programs, firearms legislation, care for senior citizens, retention of young Montanans, forest fire prevention, economic issues and legislation, interviews with various Secretaries, Congressman, Senators, Agency Directors, military personnel, etc., recreation initiatives, legislation benefiting rural communities, mining legislation, agricultural legislation, Atomic Radiation of Food, the Rocky Mountain Laboratory and the Large Aperture Seismic Array.
Series II are campaign films and endorsements from 1960 to 1972 and they are divided into three subseries. Subseries A contains Lee Metcalf’s campaign commercials for his U.S. Senate campaigns in 1960, 1966, and 1972. The commercial lengths vary from 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. The topics covered are unemployment, conservation, pollution, recreation, retaining young Montanans, infrastructure, taxes, agriculture, education, testimonials, mining, poverty, Metcalf’s leadership skills, consumers, and veterans. Subseries B contains campaign films which Metcalf created about himself or used to edit together his campaign films. There is a magnetic sound track with Metcalf practicing answers to interview questions. The time frame for the series ranges from 1959 to 1966 with unknown dates. The film topics included are Lee Metcalf: Profile of a Senator, campaign titles, Metcalf in various Montana locations, Metcalf giving speeches, talking with constituents and colleagues, filmed stills of Metcalf, and Metcalf with John Kennedy. Subseries C features endorsements from Senator Mike Mansfield and Senator Edward M. Kennedy and range in dates from 1960 to 1966.
Series III are the miscellaneous films that are split into two subseries. Subseries A are general films of Metcalf speeches, public events, or network television programs about or containing footage of Metcalf as well as other film subjects not previously covered. There is footage of the dedication of the Clark Canyon Dam, edited and unedited speeches, silent footage of various Montana locations, hearings, and silent footage of John F. Kennedy’s Conservation Tour. Subseries B are congressional films that include such footage as miscellaneous congressional hearing films featuring Senator Metcalf, as well as films from Montana’s other congressmen. Subseries B also features a CBS television network series of film programs shot on new U.S. congressmen. Topics included are campaign commercials for various congressmen, senators, presidential candidates, public service announcements, and the 1970 Montana Congressional Delegation Report. Some of the films were duplicated in 1996 for the documentary Remembering Lee Metcalf. Video Home Systems (VHS) and Umatic videocassettes were produced for the project.
The Lee Metcalf Film Collection is arranged into three series and five subseries. The
series are Series I:
Series I:
Series II: Campaign Films and Endorsements, 1960 - 1972
Subseries A: Campaign Commercials
Subseries B: Campaign Films
Subseries C: Endorsement Films
Series III: Miscellaneous Films
Subseries A: General Films
Subseries B: Congressional Films
Collection is open for research.
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Photograph Archives collections and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Photograph Archives before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in its collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Lee Metcalf Film Collection, Lot31. [Film Number], Montana Historical Society Photograph Archives, Helena, Montana.
The motion picture films in this collection were transferred to the Montana Historical Society Photograph Archives in 1986 (Accession #PAc 86-29) from the Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, in the Archives.
The motion picture films consist of a plastic base that are inspected for emulsion and base scratches, perforation breaks, edge damage, warpage, or oil and/or dirt. The Film Condition Report is completed to document the condition of the film. The form notes the title, location and accession number of the film and the reel details, such as, gauge, base, positive or negative, composite, image only, or soundtrack only, color or black and white, sound or silent, aspect ratio, A-wind or B-wind, edge code, and the condition details of each film. The condition of each film is rated from no damage (0), slight (1), fair (2), moderate (3), and heavy (4). The characteristics that one would note include emulsion and/or base scratches, repaired/unrepaired edge damage, oil and/or dirt, fading, warpage, film shrinkage, and if the head or tail leader is spliced. At the end of the report, one notes date of inspection, and name of inspector. No damage (0) means that there are no emulsion or base scratches, perforation breaks, edge damage, warpage, splices, or oil and/or dirt. It is usually a designation that is given to films in mint condition. Slight (1) means that there are little to no emulsion and base scratches, perforation breaks, edge damage, warpage, splices, or oil and/or dirt. Moderate (3) condition means that there are fair to moderate amount of emulsion and base scratches, perforation breaks, edge damage, warpage, splices, or oil and/or dirt. There might also be fading, shrinkage close or past 1% (depending on the base), or warpage present. Heavy (4) means that there is a moderate to heavy amount of emulsion and base scratches, perforation breaks, edge damage, warpage, splices, or oil and/or dirt. The film is stored with the base facing towards the outside of the reel (base out) instead of the emulsion (emulsion out) because injuring the base will less likely harm the image on the emulsion side. The film is stored with the beginning of the film at the head of the reel (head out) to have it ready for viewing. The inspection for the videocassettes involved inspecting the video casing and the tape for any signs of deterioration.
See the following archival collections for related materials:
Mike Mansfield Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
James E. Murray Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives, Helena, Montana.
Lee Metcalf Photograph Collection, Lot 31, Montana Historical Society Research Center Photographs Archives, Helena, Montana.
Senator Lee Metcalf previews the legislation and federal programs coming before the U.S. Congress in the up-coming session in 1965. The topics addressed are the changing leadership roles within Congress, and the changing ratio of democrats and republicans, and what that means for Medicare legislation.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 51 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 5.
Senator Metcalf discusses the Medicare bill recently sent by the U.S. Congress to President Johnson for his signature. Under the bill, citizens aged 65 and older would be eligible for hospital, home care, and outpatient services for a fraction of the cost. The cost of this care is relatively small, and would be collected through payroll deductions.
16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 5.
Senator Stewart Udal, Secretary of Interior, joins Senator Metcalf to discuss the legislation to create Big Horn Canyon recreation area. This bill would utilize the outdoor recreational opportunities afforded by the reservoir of the Yellowtail dam, which is nearing completion. The provisions of this bill would develop a 63,000 acre recreation area when the dam is completed. Both senators discuss the potential revenue that would contribute to the Crow tribe and the economy of the surrounding area.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the proposed closure of the VA Hospital in Miles City, Montana. Metcalf focuses on the changing Department of Veterans Administration policy, with an emphasis on maintaining medical facilities in urban areas, and the closure of rural VA medical facilities nationwide. Metcalf focuses on the difficulty of travel for veterans in rural areas to the urban centers.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 5.
Senator Metcalf reviews President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1966 Budget, released on January 25, 1965. The increase in budget is due to an increase in population, an increase in college attendance, and the Cold War. The majority of the spending is going towards Cold War defense while the rest is meeting domestic needs such as education, infrastructure, medical programs, and research.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf discusses the proposed closing of the Miles City VA Hospital. The Senate attached a provision to the appropriations bill that prevents the VA from repurposing money that is used to run the 11 VA Hospitals that are scheduled to close. The bill will temporarily halt the shutdown of those 11 hospitals. Metcalf shows a segment from the VA hearing where he questions William Driver, Director of the Veterans Administration, about the proposed closings.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 58 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf interviews Senator Philip Hart (D-MI) regarding the Truth in Packaging Act. Both senators were the original co-sponsors of the bill. The Act would prevent confusing language, false claims in pricing, and promote uniformity in packaging and accurate labels.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 35 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf explains why constituent correspondence is important to his work as a U.S. Senator. He discusses the major topics raised by recent letters from Montana, including mail from farmers about prices they received on their farm products. Metcalf has co-sponsored a bill that would increase the return of the full parity price of wheat produced to farmers for domestic food use.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 21 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf interviews Pat Kelly, Commander of the American Legion of Montana, and leader of Montana’s delegation to the American Legion Convention in Washington D.C. They discuss the potential closing of the Miles City VA hospital. According to the Veterans Administration, one of the reasons for the closure is Miles City cannot give the same quality of services as hospitals in larger cities. Metcalf and Kelly assert that Miles City provides quality immediate and emergency care to the surrounding communities. In addition, specialists in larger surrounding cities such as Billings and Great Falls are available to provide additional treatment. Their quality of service is highly ranked nation-wide and has been recognized for their low operating costs.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 3 minutes 51 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf compares the attributes of the new Minuteman Two Missiles to the original Minuteman Missiles. He discusses the recently-approved construction of fifty Minuteman Missile sites in the Great Falls, Montana area and how this will improve the Montana economy. The film features a brief film inset showing the test launching of the Minuteman Two Missile.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 31 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf discusses water pollution, and the dwindling supply of clean water in the United States. Metcalf describes his efforts to strengthen the Water Pollution Control Act by enacting federal standards, upgrading the status of water pollution control programs, and increasing the number of water treatment plants. The Water Resources Planning Act is also being developed and will have federal agencies working with states to create water resource planning.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 1 second
b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 56 seconds
c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf discusses his efforts to raise federal funds for the restoration of watersheds, particularly in Montana, in relation to President Johnson’s new 1966 federal budget. Coal Creek channel is used as an example and he describes the channel’s restoration plan. In addition, Metcalf is seeking an increase in funding for forest fire research, and construction of a forest management and utilization laboratory at Montana State University. The funding would also invest in “Firescan” technology which uses infrared equipment to pinpoint the fire location accurately and quickly.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 23 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf discusses the inadequacies of the present Panama Canal, and proposes four alternative routes: the Atrato-Truando route in Columbia, the Sasardi-Morti route in Panama, a route along the Costa Rican and Nicaragua boarder, and modifying the Panama Canal. He recommends the use of nuclear explosives in some cases to aid in the excavation process.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 11 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Senator Metcalf discusses the results of the National Air Sampling network’s survey of national air quality, and the air pollution problems in Montana’s major cities. Metcalf mentions Montana’s lack of clean air legislation and the effect of pollution on Montana’s population and tourism.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 3 minutes 35 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 4.
Metcalf discusses the major topics raised by his constituency. One issue is the proposed reduction in funding for the Soil Conservation program and the effect on Montana’s farmers. Another issue is the proposed closing of the Miles City Veterans Administration Hospital and President Johnson’s re-examination of the proposed closure. The last issue concerning Metcalf’s constituency is the United States’ involvement in Vietnam and the support of limited bombing raids in the country’s northern region.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 25 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses the benefits, planning, and importance of the proposed Libby Dam a year after the Columbia River Treaty ratification. The Libby dam will harness the Kootenai River to generate electricity and provide flood control. In addition, the dam will provide economic stimulus and recreation for the area. The film features footage of the signing of the Columbia River Treaty between the United States and Canada, celebrated at the International Peace Arch in Blaine, Washington, on September 16, 1964.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 08 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf chats with his friend and newly-appointed Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler. The two men discuss the excise tax; the state of the U.S. Treasury Department during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s tenure; and Fowler’s view of the future of the U.S. Treasury Department.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes 15 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses the recently-passed Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as well as the Higher Education Act of 1965. Metcalf details the content and benefits of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for states, particularly Montana. Funds will provide textbooks and education to children from low - income families, special needs, and gifted children, as well as, adult education. Training will be provided to educational personnel, consultative services and long-range planning for future educational needs.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 03 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses the importation of low quality mail-order firearms and he is opposed to the practice. He believes that the Dodd Bill is too restrictive in that it would require the registration of firearms and require a license to possess them. Metcalf opposes the sale of firearms to those under the age of 18, or those with criminal records. He favors sale of firearms through the mail, legislation for the carrying and concealment of firearms, parental consent for persons under 18 years to purchase firearms, and legislation to support law enforcement efforts to curb the distribution of guns to criminals. He believes that the Dodd bill is harsh and will vote against it.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 08 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses advances in legislation for senior citizens’ healthcare.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes 03 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the loss of Montana’s young people to other states for college and better job opportunities. Metcalf discusses his bill for a Great Plains Development Commission. There will be programs for natural resource development, technical assistance, recreational development, and economic development.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 35 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the state of Montana’s fire prevention program for 1965. The fire prevention program consists of public education and research at the Northern Forest Fire laboratory at Missoula. He explains the U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers’ purpose and their process to fight forest fires. There is footage of smokejumpers using forest fire-fighting equipment.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
c-d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses his and Congress’ efforts to fund saline water conversion research, in order to develop more fresh water resources—particularly in eastern Montana. Metcalf mentions the water conversion program’s work to provide fresh water to the Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba following Fidel Castro’s takeover of the country.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 56 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the shortage in silver production in the United States due to silver’s usage for currency, defense, and the U.S. space program. Metcalf explorers ways to conserve silver, including limiting its use in coinage.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 40 seconds
c-d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the “forgotten man”—the taxpayer—and the taxpayer’s role in supporting the increasing costs of public education. Metcalf looks ahead to the future at the need to improve public and higher education, as school attendance increases and technological changes speed up in the 1960s.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses President Johnson signing a bill to repeal excise taxes on a variety of goods. Metcalf believes that the need of the excise tax has ended and this measure will improve the Federal tax system. Metcalf explains which items will be impacted by the lowered or eliminated tax, and what this could mean for Montanans.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the implementation, logic behind, and the benefits of the new Outdoor Recreation vehicle sticker. The sticker will permit visitors to travel into all national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, reservoirs, and other recreation areas for one fee. Attendance has been increasing and the new fees will be used to improve the facilities at the parks. Metcalf amended the program to allow for a reduced fee for those who enter the park for a short stay. The program is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1964.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 06 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses his visit to Butte, Montana, with Democratic Alaska Senator Ernest Gruening. Both men were in Butte as part of a public hearing on Public Law 167—the Multiple Use Mining Law. The senators also visited the Berkley Pit and the Neighborhood Youth Corps Project in Thompson Park.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
d: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 5 minutes
e: Umatic Runtime: 4 minutes 22 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews Allen Youpee, a combat medic with the 580 Air Borne Infantry. He served in the Dominican Republic and discusses his first experience in combat and his chances of being deployed to Vietnam.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 38 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film does not have a corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the federal government’s program for and testing of radiation processing for food preservation. He details which foods are currently processed using radiation. Metcalf also examines the on-going testing programs which are exploring the possibilities of using radiation safely on other foods, as well as additional uses of radiation for food preservation. This program would benefit the armed forces and underdeveloped nations.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 08 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the loss of Montana’s young people to other states for college and better job opportunities. He uses specific examples of several Montana pharmacy students struggling to find suitable internships in Montana due to a state law in order to complete their pharmacist education. Metcalf discusses his bill for a Great Plains Development Commission to help solve the problem. One solution would be to allow reciprocal exchange of licenses among Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas. This would allow pharmacy interns to work in any of the four states and combine resources the four states could develop and use.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 10 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Project Head Start is part of a series of anti-poverty programs in Montana and is a part of the Economic Opportunity Act, which Senator Metcalf co-sponsored. The Hardin Tribune-Herald praises one of the local Head Start programs sponsored by the Crow Tribe.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 23 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses sportsmen recreation, wildlife refuges, and the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (of which he is a member). Metcalf also discusses his bill to have the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approve the removal of land from the wildlife refuge system.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 13 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews William Hitch, Executive Director of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. They discuss the Older Americans Act, wanting to get the states interested in creating a program for people over 65 and the funding for the program. The negative is the unedited version of this interview.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 25 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 13 minutes and 33 seconds
d: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
e: Umatic. Runtime: 4 minutes 25 seconds
a-b: Films are located in 400’ film cans.
c: Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the recent Senate passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1965 prior to the House of Representatives’ hearing on the bill. Metcalf, talking about Montana’s three Job Corps camps, focuses on the details and operation of the Kicking Horse Job Corps Camp on the Flathead Indian Reservation, operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 3 minutes 50 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf interviews one of his summer interns, Mary P. Rasmusson, about her experiences working on Capitol Hill. She attended the White House Conference on Education and carried messages to the panelists. She attended Ted Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and Lyndon B. Johnson speeches.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 21 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses President Lyndon B. Johnson’s signing of the Regional Development Act of 1965, which established the Upper Great Plains Commission. Metcalf looks at potential uses of the commission, potential programs, and the operation of the commission to help improve economic growth in Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 30 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf discusses the high cost of education and how the Higher Education Bill will affect it. Metcalf discusses the four parts of the bill which are scholarship provisions, insured loan programs, college work-study programs, and expansion to the National Defense Education Act Student loan program.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 38 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the problems with Tuberculosis and the Rocky Mountain Laboratory developing a better immunizing agent. The laboratory has many research accomplishments but Congress wants to relocate these research facilities to Bethesda, Maryland. Metcalf is against this due to the significant the laboratory’s contributions in medical research and world health problems.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 56 seconds
c-d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses the upcoming dedication near Miles City, Montana, of the Large Aperture Seismic Array (LASA) as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense. The LASA detects the difference between an earthquake and a nuclear blast.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 43 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf discusses the issue of prescription drug costs, exploring why some drugs cost more to purchase than to produce. Metcalf states his views on competition in the drug industry and the issue of generic drugs. Phenylketonuria (PKU) test kits and Tolbutamide are used to illustrate the importance of competition in lowering drug costs.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf discusses the failed passage of the Cold War GI Bill by the House of Representatives after it passed the U.S. Senate. Metcalf explores the benefits of the GI Bill for WWII and Korean War veterans, and the benefits and limitations of the GI Bill for Cold War veterans.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 30 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf discusses the recently-passed Rural Water Act and its benefits to rural communities—particularly in Montana. Many communities lack the adequate tax base and economic resources to obtain a good water supply system. The new legislation would provide grants and loans to qualifying towns do develop water supply and sewer systems.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds
c-d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
Moderated by newsman Joseph McCaffrey, Montana Senators Mike Mansfield and Lee Metcalf believe that this was the most productive session of Congress. They passed legislation for education, Medicare, civil rights, conservation, and lowered the excise tax. They specifically discuss the Higher education bill, the Elementary and Secondary Education bill, the Medicare bill, and the Farm bill which will increase the income of farmers. They received money for the Paradise Valley Dam, the rehabilitation of Fort Keogh, saved the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mile City, and funds were received for the construction of Libby Dam. Opposition to the Education bill is discussed. Some feel that the bill means Federal control over education, however, Mansfield points out that Federal participation in Montana education was present before the bill and since taxes are paid to the Federal government, Montana should receive some of that back in the form of Federal assistance. Due to these received funds, the construction of Yellowtail, Hungry Horse, and Libby Dams will attract industry and from that industry, the revenue will benefit Montana as well as the Federal treasury. Metcalf discusses the reorganization of Congress led by Senator Monroney of Oklahoma, Congressman Madden of Indiana, and Metcalf. They are studying legislative reorganization ideas such as revising Rule 22 (the procedure to end debate on Senate floor) and revising cross jurisdiction. Metcalf stresses when the committees pass legislation, oversite subcommittees should continue to ensure the proper execution of the law.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 27 minutes 51 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 659, Folder 1.
At the start of the second session of the 89th Congress, Senator Metcalf discusses the Federal Surplus Property Program. This program will expand and equip local or statewide health and educational facilities and owners will receive a fair return on a portion of the federal taxes for acquisition of property.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses the forthcoming dedication of the Kicking Horse Job Corps Conservation Center on the Flathead Reservation near Ronan, Montana. Metcalf shows photographs of all portions of the interior and exterior of the new camp’s facilities.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses with Lawrence O'Brien post office automation and the implementation of zip codes to improve postal service.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf discusses President Lyndon B. Johnson’s proposal in his federal budget to curtail rural electrification loan funds. Metcalf explores investor-owned utilities versus the rural cooperatives in providing electric service to rural areas and their effect on Montana’s economy.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 55 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
d: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 4 minutes 55 seconds
e: Umatic. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf surveys the progress of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1965, the general War on Poverty at the Community Action and Job Corps programs, and what role these programs are having in Montana. The War on Poverty - A Progress Report, Part I and II are available on a Umatic videocassette.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
c: Umatic videocassette. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf finishes his survey of the progress of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1965 and the general War on Poverty, using charts and graphs to show the positive work being accomplished nationally and in Montana. Script is incomplete. The War on Poverty - A Progress Report, Part I and II are available on the Umatic videocassette copy in Lot31.F049.c.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Metcalf interviews Professor Wilton B. Gundlach, retired head of the Veterans Administration’s GI Bill education training program, about the origin of the GI Bill and the current GI Bill pending in Congress. Gundlach talks about issues and problems with the former GI Bill and how that has affected the new bill.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 41 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews Jack Vaughn of Columbus, Montana, a day before Vaughn is confirmed as the new head of the U.S. Peace Corps. Vaughn talks briefly about Montanans in the Peace Corps (especially Montana’s 100th volunteer), the purpose of the Peace Corps, and his vision of the Peace Corps’ place in the world.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews Montana State Superintendent of Public Schools Harriet Miller. They discuss Miller’s meetings in Washington, D.C., seeking to apply all of the titles of the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act in Montana, including Title I and Title II (Library Resources Act). They also discuss President Lyndon B. Johnson's proposed budget cuts for funding for educational programs Metcalf believes are vital in Montana, including the school milk program, the land grant college program and the National Defense Education Act.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses the National Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Week, exploring 1966’s National Wildlife Week focus on preserving natural beauty. Metcalf gives his views on the importance of preserving nature, conservation, better stewardship of land and resources, and controlling waste disposal.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews Robert Weaver, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), about HUD programs and projects applicable to Montana. Weaver discusses Advanced Planning Grants; college housing programs (including married housing); technical planning assistance HUD offers to smaller communities; and HUD's view of rural communities, such as those in Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 36 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Moderated by famed Washington, D.C. newsman Joseph McCaffrey, Senators Mike Mansfield and Lee Metcalf explore the accomplishments of the 89th Congress through a third of its second session, and what effect the legislation, if passed, will have on Montanans. They mention the Farm Bill and how farm and cattle prices have increased, and how the Yellowtail dam is near completion and construction of Libby Dam will begin. They are trying to get the Secretary of Commerce Connor to rescind the order to export hides in order to aid American cattlemen. They would like to issue an order to return box cars to Great Northern and North Pacific because it inhibits outgoing shipments and increases unemployment. There is a strain on monetary resources from the Vietnam War but they will work to keep important legislation alive. Senator Metcalf and the Joint Committee on the Reorganization of Congress are working on resolutions and traditions that are hindering efforts to streamline Congress. Both Metcalf and Mansfield comment on their constituent’s increase in attention to political matters. Metcalf believes that there will be an income tax increase to guard against inflation.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 14 minutes 18 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews Marion M. “Red” Nelson, Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, about fire control and research that has limited forest fires in Montana, primarily in springtime. They discuss new forest fighting tools and life-saving devices being used by forest fire fighters and smokejumpers.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews George Fumich, Director of the Office of Coal Research, about recent research into new uses for coal. Fumich explores the creation of fly ash bricks, and using coal to filter and treat waste water.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf explores the danger signals of what could be runaway inflationary policies in government, business, and the economy. The film looks at President Lyndon B. Johnson’s suggestion to control inflation.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses and describes the new Golden Passport recreation conservation sticker, released by the Interior Department as part of the funding program created by the 1964 Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. The proceeds from the seven-dollar sticker, which provides access to federal recreation areas nation-wide, are placed in the fund to help construct outdoor recreation facilities Metcalf discusses the uses of the fund and its benefits for Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf interviews Ralph Nader and they discuss Nader’s book Unsafe at Any Speed, automobile injury statistics, and passing auto safety legislation to build safer cars in order to reduce or prevent injuries. They add that there is a need to promote awareness for safety standards, inspection standards, and create sound research and development programs.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 14 minutes 36 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
e: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 14 minutes 37 seconds
f: Umatic Runtime: 14 minutes 37 seconds
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf explores the federal government’s policy towards mental health and what they called “M-R” (Mental Retardation). Metcalf discusses federal policies, funding, and legislation to increase support for caring for the mentally ill. He also discusses mental health care as it relates to Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 3.
Senator Metcalf discusses his recent introduction of a bill to extend the federal program of land acquisition for waterfowl refuges. He discusses the reasoning behind the bill; the importance of preserving migratory waterfowl; duck hunting; and the economic benefits of waterfowl hunting to the country and Montana. Metcalf discusses the loss of waterfowl habitats caused by drought and drainage.
16mm negative, black and white, and silent and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews National Park Service Director George Hartzog about the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service. They discuss the National Park Service’s Mission 66 program improvements to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. They also briefly discuss the proposed Yellowtail Recreation Area, pending before Congress, to be established around Yellowtail Dam in southwestern Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews Sargent Shriver, an old friend and head of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). They discuss OEO programs in Montana, including Project Head Start; Neighborhood Youth Corps; Upward Bound and its implementation on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation; Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA); and the Job Corps. They discuss the impact these programs are having on Montanans.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf discusses the Great Plains Conservation Program and its application in Montana. He explores what the program is doing to solve or limit soil erosion; and to increase crop yields to make farm income more dependable for agrarian families. The focus of the program as Metcalf details it is in eastern Montana.
a-c: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
d: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews Lewis Hershey, director of the U.S. Selective Service, about the U.S. draft system and its fairness and equity. They discuss Defense Secretary McNamara’s recent suggestions on the draft; as well as exploring whether or not the draft numbers will be increased with the recent escalation in Vietnam.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Senator Metcalf interviews U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach about the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s Title Four—fair housing for everyone. Metcalf mentions feelings from Montanans about this part of the act. They discuss Title Four’s application to Native Americans.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 2.
Metcalf interviews Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Director Glenn W. Ferguson about the VISTA program and volunteers in Montana. They spend most of the interview discussing the program’s effect on Montana’s Native American reservations. They also mention Montana VISTA volunteers in other parts of the United States.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf interviews U.S. Food and Drug Commissioner Dr. James L. Goddard about the growing misuse of legal drugs in America, particularly by young people. Goddard issues advice to parents of young people they believe to be abusing drugs.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf interviews Senator Edmund S. Muskie about Muskie’s air pollution bill that recently passed the Senate. They discuss the purpose, importance of, implementation of, and benefits of the air pollution bill and limiting air pollution nationally.
16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf interviews Floyd E. Dominy, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, about the on-going work on Yellowtail Dam, and the BOR’s commitment to continuing reclamation projects in Montana. They discuss Metcalf’s recently passed amendment to the Bureau of Reclamation Authorization Bill, providing for a feasibility study of the Hardin Irrigation Unit. They explore Floyd’s interest in conducting reclamation projects in the Moorhead Unit on the Powder River in southeastern Montana. Finally, Dominy discusses the Bureau's new contract with Montana State University to jointly conduct research into weather modification.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 46 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf explores the challenges and problems of older Americans, and the ways Congress is addressing these issues. Metcalf discusses the Medicare program recently passed by Congress and its implication for Montanans.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Metcalf interviews Esther Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor Standards and Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs. They discuss changes and increased food costs due to packaging; increasing consumer prices; and general food costs. They discuss the Food Marketing Commission’s report and recommendations. They look at what factors could be the result of these increasing food costs for American families.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf discusses a recently-introduced bill he co-sponsored in the Senate with Senator Walter F. Mondale called the Fair Farm Budget Act. This act intends to show by a change in budgeting practices and reporting that farmers are not receiving the amount of subsidies claimed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Metcalf discusses the details and purpose of the bill.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Senator Metcalf interviews Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman John W. Bush about his work to alleviate the freight car shortage in Montana in early 1966. Metcalf and Bush discuss the boxcar and freight car shortage, and how it affects Montanans.
a: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
b: 16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Metcalf interviews John E. Horne, Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, about how tight money and high interest rates affect home building and buying in America. They discuss how these issues affect Montana, particularly as it relates to the lumber industry.
16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 1.
Senators Lee Metcalf and Edmund S. Muskie explore issues related to air pollution and air pollution legislation. They discuss the 1963 Clean Air Act and its implementation across the United States, as well as other legislation passed from 1964 to 1966. They look at the problems of enforcing the Clean Air Act, and ways of convincing states and cities to develop air pollution control programs, as well as the availability of federal funds for the creation of air pollution action programs.
16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 658, Folder 4.
Metcalf is speaking to a man and a woman on the set of Report From Washington/Washington Report in background.
16mm negative, black and white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf is addressing the camera with a curtain in the background.
16mm negative, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Campaign Commercials consists of Senator Lee Metcalf’s campaign commercials for his U.S. Senate campaigns in 1960, 1966, and 1972. There are few commercials from 1960, as Metcalf did not have a large budget for media advertisements, apart from radio commercials. In 1966, Metcalf shot similar commercials of varying length, including 10 second, 20 second, 30 second, and 60 second commercials. The 1972 campaign commercials are in a question and answer format.
In the past, Lee Metcalf has supported quality education for Montana students and is committed to fight for federal assistance to continue to provide students with a quality education.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 633, Folder 6.
Lee Metcalf speaks of the effect of big business on the farmers of Montana. He will draft legislation to provide income protection for farm families, create a national reserve of food and fiber, expanded use of farm commodities, and enable farmers to keep market supplies in line with demand. He has fought and will continue to fight for farm legislation to provide full priority of farm income and to encourage soil conservation.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Farm commodity prices have increased, but incomes have decreased. Senator Metcalf’s legislation to aid this problem has several parts. The first will provide income protection for farms, expand federal crop insurance, and provide supplemental assistance for low income family farms. The second part would create a national food reserve for emergencies. The third part would include a food stamp plan for the needy, provide 3 1/2 pints of milk to school children daily, and additional authority to develop markets abroad when the previous needs are met. The fourth part will keep market supplies in line with the increase in farm prices and income support free to the treasury in years of comprehensive farm credit program.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 55 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 633, Folder 6.
Lee Metcalf believes that economic growth is Montana’s future, and he will introduce legislation to attract new industry to bring prosperity to create a broad tax base. He will continue to fight to keep the interest rates low for Montanans, to improve education, farming programs, small business, and conservation.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes 03 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 633, Folder 6.
Lee Metcalf promises that the democrats will work to aid small businesses by enacting a decent program to provide long-term credit, provide government assistance to secure a fair share of government contracts, and a program of marketing and research.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 58 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Lee Metcalf will continue to work for the improvement of social security benefits, and he discusses the benefits of the Brand bill. Legislation will be introduced to increase social security benefits, encourage those who want to continue to work, create specialized housing, battle age discrimination in the work place, and create resources in the area of health, nutrition, and recreational activities.
16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 50 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 633, Folder 6.
Lee Metcalf would like to establish a nationwide unemployment compensation program, and the payment period should be increased to 39 weeks and promises to enact this legislation if elected.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This campaign commercial features scenes of Metcalf with young people while voice-over states that Metcalf wants to keep young people in Montana. He is working on programs to increase employment.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 20 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 1
Senator Metcalf is promoting his ability to work with the leaders of the country despite ideological differences.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf states his commitment to keeping and creating jobs by keeping raw materials in Montana and attracting new industry.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf supported Head Start, Volunteers in Service to America, and Neighborhood Youth Corps to help disadvantaged children and lower poverty in Montana.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf supported Congressional efforts to develop farm programs, support agriculture, and livestock efforts to build a healthy Montana agriculture.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 20 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf and Senator Gruening are shown in Butte, Montana, during a special hearing held there on June 28, 1965, regarding Public Law 167, which provided for multiple uses of mining areas. This commercial includes a testimonial from Gruening for Metcalf. Footage from this commercial was used in one of Senator Metcalf's weekly TV shows Washington Report, regarding Metcalf's trip to Butte with Gruening. This is a shortened version of Metcalf’s Experience [Senator Ernest Gruening of Alaska] (LM 60 - 5)
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 20 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf supported efforts to improve recreation areas in Montana by expanding the waterfowl refuge system, conserving streams, and helping to develop Bighorn Canyon recreation area.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf supported conservation projects regarding watershed protection, soil surveys, and air and water pollution.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 20 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Metcalf supported the Mine Safety Bill, Mining exploration, and the Common Varieties Act. He is featured posing with miners.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 3
Outdoor scenes are shown and voice-over advertises Senator Metcalf’s commitment to conservation and recreation in Montana.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
A shortened version of Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey Testimonial (LM 60 - 14 and the focus of the commercial is Mansfield and Metcalf working as a team.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf is shown working in his office and interacting with office workers and a voiceover explains how important mail from his constituents is to him and their effects on his decisions.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3.
This campaign spot provides a quick overview of Senator Lee Metcalf’s career in both the House of Representative and the Senate. Senator Mike Mansfield endorses Senator Metcalf. This endorsement is an edited excerpt from, Summary of the First Session of the 89th U.S. Congress (Lot31.F044).
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf is shown receiving a conservation award for his work in bringing focus to conservation efforts and emphasis on conservation legislation.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf is shown receiving an award from the National Education Association for his work to expand and improve education opportunities in Montana.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 645, Folder 2
Senator Ernest Gruening of Alaska walks down the street with Senator Metcalf and Gruening provides an endorsement for Metcalf.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
This campaign commercial lists the educational initiatives that Senator Metcalf has supported.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf and others are shown enjoying outdoor Montana while discussing Metcalf’s involvement in waterfowl conservation in Montana.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
This campaign commercial focuses on Senator Metcalf's efforts to eliminate air and water pollution and includes scenes of pollution.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf’s legislative efforts for aquatic conservation are listed and including the Save Our Streams (SOS) Bill that protected water ways during highway construction.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf is shown at work and includes an endorsement by Senator Paul Douglas about Metcalf’s accomplishments and his emphasis on listening to the feedback of his constituents.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf’s accomplishments in the area of farming legislation are listed and include scenes of Montana farms.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Senator Metcalf's accomplishments in helping veterans are listed, such as, preventing the closing of the Miles City VA Hospital and co-sponsoring the Cold War GI Bill.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
This campaign commercial concentrates on Metcalf’s work to help consumers, such as, co-sponsoring the “Truth in Packaging” Bill, supporting the “Truth in Lending” legislation, etc. The film includes scenes of him with consumers, other senators, and his wife.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minute 1 second
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
Vice-President Hubert Humphrey endorses Metcalf and lists the bills they have co-sponsored and the committees that Metcalf has served on.
a-b: 16mm positive, black and white, and sound print. Runtime: 58 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has a corresponding transcript in Lee Metcalf Papers, MC 172, Box 646, Folder 3
The contents of these videocassettes are duplicated copies of selected campaign commercials from 1960 and 1966. The campaign commercials from 1960 are “Unemployment”, and the campaign commercials from 1966 are “Young People (20-1)”, “Washington Office (60-1)”, “Conservation [Save Our Streams Bill] (60-9)”, “Metcalf’s Ability [Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois] (60-10)”, “Consumers (LM 60-13)”, and “Veterans (LM 60-12)”.
a: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound Runtime: 7 minutes 15 seconds
e: Umatic 7 minutes 15 seconds
Senator Metcalf supports advanced payment, farm bargaining, and increased price imports to improve the situation of Montana farmers, however, the Nixon Administration delays these efforts. Metcalf asserts his commitment to continuing to fight for Montana farmers.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 31 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf asserts that there is a need for new legislation and a more responsible administration is needed to improve farm policy. But he recognizes that federal crop eligibility has been extended to young people, school lunch programs have been continued, and a rural development bill has passed.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 28 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf helped create a standing committee on veterans’ affairs in the Senate and they passed the Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act to improve hospital facilities, expand home care, and provide additional personnel.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 33 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf promises to support tax laws that close loopholes to increase revenue and will continue to work for a more equitable tax system.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 31 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
In Montana’s depressed economic climate, Senator Metcalf attempts to secure release of appropriations to build infrastructure that would promote employment.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 35 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf asserts his support for hard-pressed local schools and his work to fund them.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 30 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf asserts his continued support of conservation efforts and emphasizes the importance for public awareness to continue these efforts.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 33 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Since property taxes fund education, Senator Metcalf will increase federal funds for education in order to lower property taxes.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 31 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf has supported the first federal grants for water conservation and will continue to support further efforts if elected.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 33 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
This film contains footage of wildlife, fish, and recreation with voiceover touting Metcalf’s legislative history of preservation and conservation in order to make sure that Montana’s resources are available to all people.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 30 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
This film contains footage of wildlife and recreation with voiceover discussing Metcalf’s help in establishing three new wildlife refuges, one in Stevensville, Fort Peck and Swan Lake.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 30 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript
Campaign Films includes those campaign films which Senator Metcalf had
created about himself or used to edit together his campaign films. Films
under this subseries include Metcalf’s 1966 film
The film is footage of the forest service assembling and using equipment.
a: 16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 1 minute 5 seconds
b: 16mm negative, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film is footage of people in various areas of a hospital.
16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 1600’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film is silent footage of Senator Metcalf in front of a Dam and inside of a Dam control room.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 2 minutes 50 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film is a silent footage of farmland, cattle, family, and Metcalf.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 14 minutes 38 seconds
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This campaign film addresses Lee Metcalf’s childhood and his professional career up to 1966 and highlights his dedication to education, environmental conservation and preservation, agriculture, and care for the elderly and veterans.
a-c: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 28 seconds
d: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound Runtime: 4 minutes 28 seconds
e: Umatic Runtime: 4 minutes 30 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This is footage of Metcalf taken at a mining operation.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 2 minutes 51 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains silent footage of Metcalf in front of a mantel, at a desk posing for camera, in a committee, in front of the capitol, talking to a young woman, talking to a young man, and walking toward and away from capitol building.
a-c: 16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 15 minutes 36 seconds
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains silent footage of Metcalf working in his office and interacting with his office staff.
16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 1 minute 3 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Titles for Metcalf campaign films for use in campaign films "The Man for the job is The Man on the job".
a-b: 16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 36 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of Metcalf giving a speech and last 1/3 of footage is of mountains panning down to a busy street.
16mm negative, black & white, and combination silent and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in a 1600’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of water pollution, various dams, recreation activities, Metcalf talking to various people, Metcalf giving speeches, footage of Butte, Montana, a federal youth corps project, mining site, footage of the U.S. Senate Minerals Subcommittee Task Force and Metcalf and Ernest Gruening, etc. See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm negative, black & white, and combination sound and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 1600’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains a series of short clips of Metcalf giving speeches, Metcalf talking to Senator Murray, Metcalf in his office, Metcalf walking with students, Metcalf with education plaque, Metcalf with Senator Gruening on a street, views of mountains, view of Hungry Horse Lake, etc. See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm negatives, black & white, and combination silent and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Silent footage of Metcalf giving a speech, riding in a car, and speaking with people at a job corps camp.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 4 minutes 55 seconds
c: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black and white, sound. Runtime: 4:56
d: Umatic. Runtime: 4:56
e. Umatic. Runtime: 5:35
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
A full coat magnetic sound track of Metcalf practicing answers to interview questions about elderly care, consumer protection, and air pollution. The questions and answers to each question are repeated several times.
16mm full coat magnetic track. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains a series of short cuts of films containing silent footage of Metcalf posing with various people, Metcalf as a soldier with children during World War II, and Metcalf with John Kennedy. See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm negative, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains silent footage of Metcalf at hearings, Metcalf at White House Conference on Conservation, Metcalf as a soldier with children during World War II, Metcalf with child in leg brace, farming scenes, Metcalf speaking with students on the University of Montana campus, Metcalf and John Kennedy, and Metcalf and Mansfield on set of Washington Report. See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 25 minutes 15 seconds
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of Metcalf at hearings, mining site, dams, Metcalf and Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Berkley Pit, Metcalf at a job corps camp, Kennedy and Metcalf in motorcade, etc. See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains scenes from Washington Office (LM 60-1), Educational Award (LM-4), scenes with Senator Gruening, and Senator Metcalf sitting at a table with others.
16mm negative, black & white, and silent and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 600’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of photographs of Metcalf and dams.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 2 minutes 40 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of photographs of Metcalf. Also, footage of drain pipes, a conservation film clip, boating, and rivers.
16mm positive, black & white and color, and silent print. Runtime: 17 minutes 8 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains negative footage of Mike Mansfield at his desk, Mansfield and Metcalf together, and Metcalf at his desk.
16mm negative, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film is footage of Lee Metcalf and Paul Douglas.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of polluted water.
16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 4 minutes 45 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of farms, a newspaper article reporting "Grain boxcar shortage" and footage of grain elevators". There is a sign in footage that says "Great Northern 53619". See film condition report for complete list of content.
16mm negative, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains Metcalf giving a speech, speaking with farmers, and posing with cattle, Metcalf speaking with people in front of Memorial Hospital, Metcalf at dam site, and Metcalf with Senator Gruening.
a: 16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 16 minutes 28 seconds
b: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 18 minutes
c: Umatic. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of Metcalf speaking to the camera and wearing a button advertising "Humphrey for President".
16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Mike Mansfield vouches for Metcalf's 8 years in house. He asserts Metcalf's integrity and hard work towards the Yellowtail dam, Beverhead, East and West Bench areas, Native American affairs, hospitalization, and conservation. Mansfield emphasizes Metcalf’s commitment to the people of Montana.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 3 minutes 30 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Mike Mansfield speaks on behalf of his colleague Senator Lee Metcalf for Metcalf’s 1966 Senate re-election campaign. Mansfield reviews Metcalf’s legislative history, mentioning various pieces of legislation and programs Metcalf has been responsible for creating or helping to pass Congress. Mansfield lists Metcalf’s involvement in the Aid to Education Bill, conservation legislation, the Library Services Act, Medicare, G.I. Bill, Senate resolution 300 to reduce troops in Europe, the Wilderness Act, the Save our Streams Bill, anti-water and air pollution legislation, the Mine Safety Act, minimum wage legislation, and the Truth in Packaging Act.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes 05 seconds
c: 16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Mansfield discusses his and Metcalf’s opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam and that there can be no unilateral withdraw and negotiations to achieve peace in the region and exit under honorable circumstances is necessary. Mansfield discusses their joint efforts regarding domestic problems in Montana. The examples given are the stop order to relieve the boxcar shortage in Montana, retaining the Miles City VA Hospital, tackle price increases, beef imports, restoring Regulation W to aid inflation, and the increase in employment and wages.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes
c: 16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Mansfield endorses Metcalf in an excerpt from, Summary of the First Session of the 89th U.S. Congress (Lot31.F044).
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 2 minutes 45 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Humphrey discusses their history of co-sponsoring bills for the youth conservation corps, Medicare, education, and agricultural programs. He continues with Metcalf’s activities on various committees, his collaboration with Senator Mansfield, and his commitment to his constituents. Excerpts from this endorsement are used in the Lee Metcalf 1966 campaign commercials Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey Testimonial (LM 20-11) and Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey Testimonial (LM 60-14).
a: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 1 minutes 51 seconds
b: VHS. Runtime: 1 minute 51 seconds
c: Master Broadcast Videocassette. Runtime: 2 minutes
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This is a negative film of a possible endorsement of Lee Metcalf by Hubert H. Humphrey.
16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Mansfield endorses Metcalf for his re-election for Senate and discussed their collaboration in the House and Senate for 20 years.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 58 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This series contains a wide variety of various films shot for or kept by Senator Metcalf in his Senate office. It is divided into two subseries. Subseries A: General Films, and Subseries B: Congressional Films.
The Congressional Films subseries includes footage such as miscellaneous congressional hearings featuring Senator Metcalf, as well as films from other congressmen. One particularly interesting film is an unidentified constituent report shot in the U.S. House Recording Studio by U.S. Representative James F. Battin (R-MT) around 1966. At the time of this writing, there are no other known copies of the Republican U.S. Representative Battin’s television programs in existence.
Estes Kefauver discusses farmers and the economy. He mentions Ezra Taft Benson sliding price supports for farmers and that Kefauver will maintain price supports 100% of parity.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 28 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Estes Kefauver discusses the state of small business. He states that the Eisenhower administration is a “big business administration” and uses Eisenhower’s cabinet members’ credentials to illustrate his point.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 30 seconds
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Estes Kefauver discusses the Eisenhower Administration’s Nixon-Gates contract, which turned over the power development of the Tennessee Valley to private power companies on June 17, 1954. He claims this was an attempt to cut private power companies into all public power developments to increase electricity costs. He illustrates his point with testimonies from the Senate committee hearings investigating the Nixon Gates deal. The deal was cancelled after the investigation.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 26 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This silent film is composed of excerpts of a meeting around 1966 of the U.S. Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Senator Metcalf was one of the congressional members of this commission. The film also shows Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall as he leads the meeting.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 5 minutes 28 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film features footage and a separate full coat magnetic sound track of Senator Metcalf discussing the responsibility of state and local governments to take advantage of the Clean Air Act. Metcalf praises the industries and state officials who have taken proactive steps to protect and maintain the quality of the environment.
a: 16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 2 minutes 50 seconds
b: 16mm full coat magnetic sound track. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Adlai Stevenson discusses campaign platforms regarding education, natural resources, national defense, race relations, and infrastructure. He says that he will continue to travel and listen to the public.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver discuss the economics of farming and their perspective regarding how the big business centered Eisenhower administration fails to address agriculture issues. They illustrate their point by comparing big business and farming operations.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 16 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Dr. Nick Swayne and Adlai Stevenson discuss Stevenson’s strong support of public education and the Eisenhower administration’s handling of education.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Adlai and Nancy Stevenson discuss high cost of living and how the Eisenhower administration’s tax break for the rich and corporations affect the public. He promises to decrease the income tax for low-income people.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver discuss the duties of the Vice-President, and Stevenson’s decision to let the delegates choose the vice-president at the Democratic Convention. He felt that it was important for the people to select his vice-presidential running mate.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 21 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This CBS program interviews the incoming U.S. Senators for 1961. The Metcalf interview begins at 6 minutes and 36 seconds and ends at 13 minutes and 2 seconds. The interview begins with exploring Metcalf’s early career as a lawyer and how it was a difficult decision filing to run for the Senate. Mrs. Metcalf discusses her conversion from Republican to Democrat and describes life on the campaign trail. The next topic is Metcalf’s military service, and he discusses his organization of Germany’s civil courts, establishing the election code, and Germany’s future. The interview finishes with his legislative hopes for the Murray - Metcalf bill. The film is two reels and reel 1 is print “a” and reel 2 is print “b”. Runtime on the first reel is approximate due to the condition of the print.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: [1 hour]
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains footage of little boy playing with a voiceover of Lyndon B. Johnson explaining the benefits of and asking for improved treatment of mentally disabled children.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 21 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film features Montana’s federal congressional delegation of Senators James E. Murray and Mike Mansfield, and Representatives Lee Metcalf and LeRoy Anderson. The delegation reports on the opening of the first session of the 86th U.S. Congress, surveying proposed and pending legislation that will affect Montana and its citizens. Water shortage issues and investigation into possible solutions are discussed. One of these solutions includes the construction of Beaverhead and Yellowtail dams. The Eisenhower budget is lacking funding for public works programs, but the budget will include funding for the Rocky Mountain Laboratory, the Fort Harrison VA hospital, Helena Valley projects, and construction of Hungry Horse dam. A Federal assistance bill has been submitted to obtain funding for school construction and higher wages for teachers. In addition, obstacles to farm legislation are discussed.
a-c: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 13 minutes 46 seconds
d: 16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senators James E. Murray and Mike Mansfield, and Representatives Lee Metcalf and LeRoy Anderson discuss what they were able to accomplish in the 86th Congress. Murray reports the Youth Conservation Corps Bill passed the Senate, a long range program for the development of national forests was approved, a committee of national water resources began, and Murray proposed a conservation bill that will create a conservation council to advise the President on national resource policy. Mansfield discusses an appropriations bill to fund the East Bench unit, the Beaverhead, and Yellowtail Dam construction projects. Funds were received for the Helena Valley, Fort Peck, the military bases in Great falls and Glasgow, they are working for government assistance for Butte and Lewistown. Khrushchev’s visit to U.S. is discussed. Metcalf discusses Eisenhower’s veto of the public works and the housing bill, the East Bench project, funding of the Public Health Service Laboratory at Hamilton, and a labor bill. He joined the ways and means committee and discusses their work on a highway financing program and rejected Eisenhower’s program to increase interest rates on bonds. Leroy discusses the need to provide support for agriculture and how the current administration is negatively affecting the tax payers.
a-c: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 14 minutes 05 seconds
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film features Montana’s federal congressional delegation of Senators Mike Mansfield and Lee Metcalf, and Representatives Arnold Olson and John Melcher. The delegation reported and reviewed legislation and federal programs before the U.S. Congress in the first session of the 91st U.S. Congress. They discuss their future efforts on air, water, and industrial pollution controls, introducing farm legislation to increase income for farmers, decreasing high interest rates, aiding the Lincoln back county bill, keeping Glasgow air force base open, and aiding the Spanish Peak wilderness area. President Nixon’s budget is also discussed.
a-b: 16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 13 minutes 31 seconds
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
President Lyndon B. Johnson encourages people to vote in the Congressional Elections. He praises the productivity of the largely democratic 89th congress in health education, conservation, and wages. He stresses the importance of voting democratic to continue the productivity of congress.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 10 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
U.S. Representative James Battin responds to editorials regarding the Federal Rent Supplement Proposal, which would support low and moderate income families. He is concerned about the proposal because it would aid the moderate-income families.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 3 minutes 45 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film is a campaign commercial for Representative John Melcher regarding his commitment to aiding his constituents.
16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 30 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Nixon vetoed an appropriations bill for HEW claiming it was inflationary. Congress reallocated money from defense and foreign aid to education and medical research, and Nixon deemed the act inflationary. Metcalf lists reasons to the contrary and he will vote to overturn the veto.
a-b: 16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: 2 minutes
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Metcalf and Arnold Olsen discuss the legislation designating the Lincoln Backcountry as a wilderness area. They discuss the upcoming hearing in the House of Representatives and the testimonies in support for the legislation from past hearings.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film features part of the VA Sub-Committee Hearing. The hearing begins with the Veterans Administration giving their reasoning for rural VA hospital closures. Metcalf questions the nearest hospitals to Miles City, gives reasons as to why they are not adequate to serve rural veteran populations, and lists their shortcomings, focusing on distance veterans have to travel and the number of patients hospitals can see. William Driver, Director of the Veterans Administration, reassures Metcalf by saying that veterans can still rely on marginal hospitals and will not have to visit large medical centers far away. Driver points to their statistical data from the 1960’s census estimating the changing veteran population. Metcalf notes that their data is questionable as to whether or not Montana veterans will get any care at all; they have already closed a hospital. Driver stresses the plan includes making more beds available at established care centers. Driver points out that there is nothing in the plan to remove or alter the number of hospitals; they will treat more veterans in the system and spend more money.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 8 minutes 21 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This is an excerpt from the Veterans Administration Sub-Committee Hearing discussion of the closing the VA Hospitals in rural areas.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 2 minutes 05 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The General Films subseries includes silent and sound footage of Metcalf speeches; various public events; and other film subjects not covered by the other series in this collection. This series contains a silent color film of the dedication of Clark Canyon Dam near Dillon, Montana, in September 1964, created by the Bureau of Reclamation; the film shows Metcalf giving the dedication speech for the dam. Other films in this series include several silent edited versions of President John F. Kennedy’s September 26, 1963, Conservation Tour of Western States visit to Billings and Great Falls, Montana.
This film is about the agricultural laboratory in Beltsville Maryland. The news reel addresses the laboratory’s experiments to produce hardier plants, and guard against invasive insects.
16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 5 minutes 31 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The film is silent footage of Senator Metcalf giving a speech at the dedication of Clark Canyon Dam.
16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 1 minute 50 seconds
Film is located in a 200’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Metcalf reviews the activities of the Democratic Party on education, healthcare for poor and elderly, and industrial development. Lot31.175.b contains additional silent footage of Metcalf visiting a farm, which have been used in campaign commercials.
a: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 13 minutes 28 seconds
b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound and silent print. Runtime: 15 minutes 16 seconds
c: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black and white, sound. Runtime: 15 minutes 16 seconds
d: Umatic S. Runtime: 15 minutes 16 seconds
Films are located in 800’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This is silent footage of Metcalf giving a speech in St. Louis.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 4 minutes 51 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Metcalf addresses the need for the public to monitor their electricity bill and the possible ramifications of stock options offered by the electric companies.
a: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 6 minutes 45 seconds
b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: unknown
c: Video Home System videocassette (VHS), black & white, sound. Runtime: 6 minutes 45 seconds
d: Umatic. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 400’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film is an edited copy print made from the original U.S. Department of the Interior of President John F. Kennedy’s Conservation Tour of Western States in Billings and Great Falls, Montana on September 26, 1963. Metcalf’s intern Eugene Marianetti and National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association film producer and photographer Philip McMartin created this working edit copy print to use in the creation of Senator Metcalf’s 1966 campaign films and commercials.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 4 minutes 53 seconds
Film is located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This is a work print filmed by the U.S. Department of the Interior of President Kennedy giving speeches in Billings and Great Falls. Metcalf is in the background and later is riding in a motorcade with Kennedy.
16mm positive, black & white, and silent print. Runtime: 26 minutes 58 seconds
Film is located in an 800’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
The content is unknown due to media obsolescence.
2” open reel magnetic tape. Runtime: 51 minutes
Has no corresponding transcript
Senator Metcalf discusses cooperation to tackle regional problems and uses the Northern Plains, Soil, and Water research laboratory as an example. The laboratory was established through cooperation between the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming. He also discusses possible avenues to promote free enterprise through coal, recreational development, promoting the processing of Montana produced materials, and regional medical centers to provide medical training.
a: 16mm positive, color, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
b: 16mm negative, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: Unknown
Films are located in 1600’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
Senator Metcalf gives a speech regarding water shortage and the export of water. He stresses the importance of soil conservation for water retention and watershed preservation. Funding needs to increase to address this issue and he appeared before the appropriations committee and urged and an increase from the Bureau of Land Management for a soil restoration program. The Big Horn National Park is waiting for approval from the house committee in Washington.
a-b: 16mm positive, black & white, and sound print. Runtime: 4 minutes 11 seconds
c: Video Home System videocassette (VHS) Runtime: 4 minutes 11 seconds
d: Umatic. Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds
Films are located in a 400’ film can.
Film has no corresponding transcript.
This film contains silent footage of Senator Metcalf giving a speech in front of an orange curtain.
a-b: 16mm positive, color, and silent print. Runtime: 2 minutes 50 seconds
Films are located in 200’ film cans.
Film has no corresponding transcript.