View of the statue of a woman and workers of Belle Isle Welfare digging nearby. A civilian looking at the statue. The statue is unidentified. Nose damaged by workers in digging. Woman is holding a book. Laurel is circling her head. Inspection by curator John W. Ireland.
A large 'Tetrahedral Kite' designed by Alexander Graham Bell. The kite was tested for flight at Hammondsport in New York.
Several young women ride bouncing bicycles also called ' Rhythm Bicycles' , developed by Joseph D. Bell. The women riding the bouncing bicycles in a group on a road. They pedal the bikes by pushing with both feet at the same time while the seat goes up and down.
U.S. Army Air Forces Major Robert Morgan, pilot of the famed B-17F, "Memphis Belle," stands on a speaker's platform erected in front of the aircraft, parked on an airbase ramp, during World War 2. He speaks about the importance of buying War bonds. Other crew members stand behind him. At one point, he holds their mascot, a black Scotty dog named "Stuka." In final portion of the sequence, the camera moves back, and the stand is seen to be decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. A civilian makes a final plea for War Bond subscriptions. Members of the audience are seen standing in front of the platform. Major Morgan also appears to be answering some questions from the audience.
A large crowd is gathered by a platform decorated with bunting, where the crew of the B-17F, "Memphis Belle,"stands during a U.S. War Bond Drive in World War 2. The aircraft is parked behind them. Major Robert Morgan, the pilot, speaks to the crowd about War Bonds.
Crew of the famed B-17F, "Memphis Belle" on a speaker's platform,at an air field during a Bond Drive tour in the U.S. during World War 2. Propeller blade of the aircraft is seen behind them. Major Robert Morgan, the pilot, speaks to audience (unseen) about War Bonds.
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