Education Kit

TAMI Mystery Films

Many of the film in TAMI’s video library can be classified “orphan films.”  Having become separated from the original owner or original use, there are many details of these films production and content that remain unknown.   By searching for details about these films, students can develop researching skills while contributing to TAMI’s mission to discover, preserve, provide access, and serve the community interest in Texas’ moving image heritage.   Here are some films that TAMI could use your help in indentifying:

Fort Hancock, Texas: U.S.-Mexican Border Bridge Pact Dooms Gay Peon Weekends (Fort Hancock)

Dalhart Dust Storm (Dalhart)

“Hell Drivers” Risk Death (Dallas)

Bars “Babe” from Golf Test (Dallas)

Bomb Shelter (Unknown – possibly Austin)

Beauty Crown Goes to Miss Belgium! (Galveston)

$10,000,000 Snow Blanket Covers Texas Dust Bowl (Amarillo)

Explosion Starts Oil Fire (Conroe)

U.S. “Quads” Start School (Beaumont)

For a list of films from your specific area or additional suggestions, contact Elizabeth Hansen at ehansen@texasarchive.org.