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Short films

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Films that are usually limited to a running time of less than 40 minutes.

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Loser weepers / [Brigham Young University] ; [producer, Wetzel O. Whitaker], 1965

 Sub-Series — Reel 31: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634325]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1965, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. The film argues the importance for youth to finish high school. The collection has one copy on a film reel. Dated 1965.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Ministering through home teaching : concentrating home teaching efforts where they are needed most , 1988

 Sub-Series — Reel 38: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634390]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1988, and was produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for helping increase the effectiveness of the home teaching program. The collection contains one print. Dated 1988.

Dates: 1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Morality for youth / [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], 1982

 Sub-Series — Reel 23: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634242]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1982, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The story focuses on an analogy between a rafting trip and the dangers of sexual immorality. The collection has one copy of the film on a film reel. Dated 1982.

Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

No more a stranger / [Brigham Young University] ; [producer, Wetzel O. Whitaker] ; [screenplay, Scott Whitaker], 1964

 Sub-Series — Reel 22: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634234]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1964, and was produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The story focuses on the reception of a new family into a ward. The collection has one copy of the film on a film reel. Dated 1964.

Dates: 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Pioneers in petticoats / Brigham Young University ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; screenplay, Carol Lynn Pearson, 1969

 Sub-Series — Reel 44: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634457]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1969, and was produced by Brigham Young University for the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film follows the story of Abigail Harper as she becomes and serves as the president of the recently organized Young Women's Retrenchment Society. The collection contains one copy on a film reel.

Dates: 1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Restoration of the Priesthood / [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] ; [producer, Jesse E. Stay] ; [director, Peter Johnson], 1982

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents Film was released in 1982, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It depicts the events surrounding the early days of the Church and Joseph Smith concerning the restoration of the priesthood through heavenly messengers. The film was largely shot on location of the actual events in New York and Pennsylvania. The collection contains three copies on film reels, and a "Moments from Church History" VHS containing...
Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

The first vision : the visitation of the Father and the Son to Joseph Smith / The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents ; a Brigham Young University production ; producer-director, David K. Jacobs, 1975-1976

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents Film was released in 1976, and was produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It focuses on the experience of Joseph Smith in 1820 that had lead to his vision of God and Jesus Christ. The film was made for the purpose of missionary work and to be used in church visitor centers. The collection contains multiple copies of the film, one on videocassette, one on a church history compilation VHS entitled "Moments from...
Dates: 1975-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

The long road back / [Brigham Young University] ; [producer, Wetzel O. Whitaker], 1965

 Sub-Series — Reel 43: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634440]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1965, and was produced by Brigham Young University as a gospel instructional film for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film depicts the long road back from immorality. The collection contains one copy on a film reel.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

The lost manuscript / Brigham Young University ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; [screenplay, Doug Stewart], 1974

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1974, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film depicts the translation of the Book of Mormon by Joseph Smith and the loss of the first 116 pages by Martin Harris. The collection has one copy on a film reel. Dated 1974.

Dates: 1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

The mailbox / a Brigham Young University production ; producer-director, David K. Jacobs ; screenplay, David K. Jacobs, 1977-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1977 by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department, and tells the story of an elderly lady who walks to her mailbox everyday hoping to hear from her family, who all live far away. The collection includes two copies of the film, one in videocassete form and the other on a film reel. Dated 1977-1979.

Dates: 1977-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

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