The Edward E. Ayer 



Fall Lecture Series 1968 



Moose 

 John Bulger's "Rivers" 



October 5 



Our Western Parks 



Arthur Dewey 



Our magnificent national parks in a film 

 portrayal that covers the four seasons. The 

 human element — sports and camping — is 

 shown as well as the wildlife and natural 

 wonders. 



October 1 2 



Florence and the Heart of Italy 

 Eric Pavel 

 Magnificent Renaissance treasures of Flor- 

 ence serve as a backdrop for current artistic 

 activity. Colorful celebrations and visits to 

 famous scenic areas throughout Italy are 

 also featured. 



October 1 9 



Nature's Plans and Puzzles 

 C. P. Lyons 

 Curious adaptations of animals to various 

 environments are explored. Studies of 

 birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and am- 

 phibians are interwoven with studies of 

 plant life and the earth's geology. 



October 26 



Skis Over McKinley Hans Gmoser 



The first ski traverse of Mt. McKinley and 

 a skier's escape from an avalanche are 

 among highlights in this tribute to the ad- 

 venture of skiing in various areas of North 

 America. 



The beauty and excitement of natural wonders and varying cultures fronfi the 

 artistic centers of Italy to the skier's world on the mountain slopes of Alaska will 

 be featured in this year's Fall Lecture Series. The films are prepared and presented 

 by well-known travelers and lecturers, each stressing human interest factors as well 

 as the natural appeal of different areas of the world. The nine films will be shown 

 in the James Simpson Theatre of the Field Museum of Natural History at 2:30 p.m. 

 on successive Saturdays from October 5 through November 30. Reserved seats 

 for Museum Members will be held until 2:25 p.m. Attendance is limited to adults 

 and children of Members. Admission is free. 



November 2 



Ireland Nico/ Smith 

 Emphasizing the people of this "land of 

 castles and cottages," the span of Ireland 

 from metropolitan Dublin to vast estates 

 and historic castles to quiet seacoast vil- 

 lages is explored. 



Pageant 

 Eric Pavel's "Florence" 



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Shrine 

 Philip Walker's "Japan" 



Jaunting Car 

 Nicol Smith's "Ireland" 



November 9 



Japanese Summer Phi/ip Wa/I(er 

 The contrasts and blending of ancient and 

 modern Japan are revealed in its people, 

 its cities, its cultural traditions and arts, 

 and its industries. 



November 16 



Sweden Raiph Gerstle 

 Progressive, modern Sweden is viewed 

 against a background of its traditional cele- 

 brations and maritime history. The no- 

 madic Lapps and their lives above the 

 Arctic Circle are also featured. 



November 23 

 Wild Rivers of North America 

 John Bulger 



Wilderness waterways from Tennessee to 

 the Arctic tundra lead travelers through 

 furious rapids, into raging forest fires and 

 on whale hunts, with glimpses of wildlife 

 in unspoiled areas near these waters. 



November 30 



Four Worlds of Switzerland 

 Alfred Wolff 

 French, German, Austrian and Italian in- 

 fluences in Switzerland are illustrated 

 through regional festivals, crafts and un- 

 usual local institutions in this small and 

 beautiful country. 



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