CATALOG OF ARCHIVED (Deleted) PROGRAMS

This listing of video programs is in alphebetical order. Click on the letter of your choice to go to the appropriate section.

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The #'s      [TOP]

1986 NSS CONVENTION, TULAROSA, NM An account of the convention that almost got washed away in a desert flash flood.
V902
Miscellaneous Programs
Norma Peacock, 1986
Informal
47:08 minutes  
1988 NSS CONVENTION, HOT SPRINGS, SD A cowboy's view of cavers' good times as they discover the "gold" in Cavern Wells, Dakota Territory.
V911
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1989.
Amateur
35:23 minutes  
1998 NSS CONVENTION PREVIEW  
V9332a
Miscellaneous Programs
Amateur
20:15 minutes  

The B's      [TOP]

BAT LECTURE FOR CAVERS A slide-talk for cavers by Bat Conservation International founder Merlin Tuttle.
V402
Biology
RASS, 1987
Amateur
120:00 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
BAT LECTURE FOR PUBLIC A slide-talk by Bat Conservation International founder Merlin Tuttle for the general public.
V403
Biology
RASS, 1987
Amateur
99:52 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
BAT SEMINAR A slide-talk by bat biologist Dr. Eugene Studier.
V404
Biology
NSS, 1987
Informal
78:46 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
BATS: MYTH AND REALITY A professionally produced slide show by Bat Conservation International dispels the fear and misinformation surrounding bats. Excellent slides by Dr. Merlin Tuttle.
V405
Biology
Dr. Merlin Tuttle. © BCI, 1987
Professional, 2nd generation copy
16:20 minutes  
BEST OF THE NSS PHOTO SALON 1989 Fifty of the best slides from the 1989 convention salon program taped under ideal conditions.
V913
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1990
Amateur
8:40 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
BIOLOGY OF HAWAIIAN CAVES Video of a slide program by Frank Howarth on the ecology and conservation of Hawaiian cave animals.
D48
Biology
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
32:40 minutes. Comment: Also available on VHS (V407)
BIOLOGY OF HAWAIIAN CAVES Video of a slide program by Frank Howarth on the ecology and conservation of Hawaiian cave animals.
V407
Biology
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
32:40 minutes. Comment: Also available on DVD (D48)
BOBCAT CAVE, VA A multi-media presentation by Ron Simmons depicts the exploration and mapping of this Virginia cave.
V705
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
18:12 minutes comments: A video of a slide program

The C's      [TOP]

CAVERN FANTASY, NM A trip into well-decorated Targoc Cave by a group of Texas cavers. Also includes scenes from Fort Stanton Cave.
V706
Individual Caves
Joe Hoffman, 1979
Informal
51:17 minutes  
CAVING IN AUSTRIA An excellent slide presentation on the frigid vertical caves of the Austrian Alps.
V605
Caving Areas
Peter Ludwig.
Informal
23:33 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
CAVING IN PUERTO RICO First, Wes Skiles' slide show set to music recounts the exploration of the Sistema del Rio Encantado; then a narrated slide show explains the development of Rio Camuy Cave as a show cave by Russ Gurnee and John Ganter.
V606
Caving Areas
Alex Sproul, 1986
Amateur
43:43 minutes comments: A video of a slide program
CAVING IN THE WEST Video of a slide program presented by Louise Hose at the 1991 NSS Convention. Presents the arguments for an alternative model for cave exploration based upon not revealing the existence of sensitive caves and provides examples of its successful application
V203
Conservation
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
25:00 minutes. Comment: Video of a slide show
CAVE SCENES, TAG A potpourri of beautiful cave formations in the TAG area.
V916
Miscellaneous Programs
Jeff Parnell, 1990
Informal
8:25 minutes  
CAVES OF MICHIGAN A comprehensive tour of the caves of Michigan.
S602
Miscellaneous Programs
Tom Rea, 1972
Amateur with excellent slides
73 slides with script  
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ORGANIZED CAVING IN D.C., 1939-1989 A banquet attended by many "Old Timers" featuring talks by William E. Davies (NSS 345) and John F. Meenahan (NSS 53), followed by Meenahan's slides from the 40's and 50's.
V915
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1989
Amateur
121:17 minutes comments: A video of a banquet speech and slide program
CULVERWELL DRAWINGS Slides of Tom Culverwell's drawings of School House Cave, WV circa 1940
S911
Miscellaneous Programs
John Meenehan, 1983
Informal with excellent slides
27 slides with script  
CUYLER CAVE, TN Tour 8 mile long Cuyler Cave in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains on a through trip from Cuyler to Blowing entrances.
S720
Individual Caves
Mark Mitckes, circa 1965
Informal
99 slides with script and cassette  

The D's      [TOP]

DANTE'S DESCENT CELAN UP A low resolution MPEG1 video on a CD which portrays the clean up of Dante's Descent pit. Includes some narration with most of the program being set to music.
CA1
Conservation Programs
Northern Arizona Grotto, 2003
Informal
60:00 Minutes  
DAY DREAM CAVING A video montage set to music of caving activities in the Virginia area.
V910
Miscellaneous Programs
Dave Socky and the Blue Ridge Grotto, 1989
Informal
20:00 Minutes  
DISCOVERIES FROM 1980-89 IN HARRISON & CRAWFORD COUNTIES, INDIANA Video of the slide presentation by David Black given at the 1989 NSS Convention on the exploration of numerous pits in southern Indiana.
V727
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1989
Informal
27:47 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide program

The E's      [TOP]

EXPLORING CAVES & CULTURE IN OAXACA, MEXICO A TV interview of Bill and Janet Steele on the Huautla Project, complete with slides of what is destined to become the world's deepest cave.
V714
Individual Caves
TI-IN Network, San Antonio TX, 1989
Professional
58:00 Minutes  

The F's      [TOP]

THE FLOYD COLLINS STORY A new reenactment of the events surrounding Floyd Collins' entrapment, commissioned by the Cave City (KY) Chamber of Commerce and produced by Peridot Pictures. Includes recently discovered footage of the actual rescue attempt and never-before-seen Wade Highbough photos, as well as interviews with experts and Collins family members.
V937
Miscellaneous Programs
©CCCC, 1999
Professional
45:00 Minutes  

The H's      [TOP]

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1987 NSS CONVENTION A montage covering virtually all major events at the Saulte Ste. Marie, MI convention. Interviews and musical background.
V903
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
63:00 Minutes  
THE HISTORY, EXPLORATION, AND PROTECTION OF PEACHERS CAVE A video of a multi-projector slide show by Scott Fee on this Indiana Cave set to music.
V733
Individual Caves
James Adams, 1992
Amateur
15:00 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show

The I's      [TOP]

IN A LAND CALLED TAG A documentary on caving near the junction of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Includes interviews with TAG old timers and video of well-known caves.
V612
Caving Areas
Steve Monk, 1990
Informal
72:48 Minutes  

The L's      [TOP]

LAVA CAVES IN NEW MEXICO Video of a slide program by Mike Goar on the three major lava flows in New Mexico; Aden, lava flow, Carrizo, Malpais, and El Malpais National Monument.
V617
Caving Areas
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amatuer
17:38 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show
LAVA PSEUDOKARST OF MOUNT ST. HELENS Video of a slide program by William Halliday on the lava tubes of the Cave Basalt Lava Flow depicting the impact of the 1980 eruptions.
V6001
Caving Areas
Paul Stevens, 1992
??
?? Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show
LAVA TUBES OF PISGAH CRATER, CA Video of a slide program by Russell Harter on the Pisgah lava tubes in southern California.
V619
Caving Areas
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
26:20 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show
LECHUGUILLA CAVE: THE HIDDEN GIANT

A video of this famous cave with its fabulous formations emphasizing its "wilderness" potential.

V716
Individual Caves
©Denver Museum of Natural History, 1989
Professional
27:00 minutes.  
LECHUGUILLA CAVE, DISCOVERIES IN

Video of the slide presentation by Patricia Kambesis given at the 1989 NSS Convention on discoveries during the 1988-89 period including extensions off Prickly Ice Cube and the Voids, climbs at Apricot Pit and Aragonightmare, and the discovery of Land of Enchantment and East Borehole. Produced by Alex Sproul, 1989. Also includes Bruce Zerr's program Lechuguilla Cave Air Study.

V726
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1989.
Amateur
25:44 minutes. Comment: Video of slide program
LET'S GO CAVING A short, basic introduction to caves and caving, aimed primary and secondary school students. Topics include speleogenesis, conservation, bats, and caving equipment.
V108
Safety and Techniques
Tim Kilby, 1990
Informal
11:05 Minutes  

The M's      [TOP]

MINERAL DEPOSITS IN IDAHO LAVA TUBES Video of a slide program by Dave Kesner on secondary mineral deposits found in lava tubes of Idaho.
V621
Caving Areas
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
17:00 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show
MOUNT KAIJENDE EXPEDITION A documentary slide show of a 1982 expedition into unknown caving areas of Papua New Guinea. By Alex Sproul, 1987
V607
Caving Areas
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
10:10 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show. Also available as S738.

The N's      [TOP]

NSS PHOTO SALON 1987 Includes all accepted slide entries with photographers credited and winners indicated. Following the slides are all accepted color and B/W prints and winning cave maps (uncredited).
V904
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
75:40 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show.
NSS PHOTO SALON 1989 On site recording of entire 1989 convention salon program including introductions, awards, and all accepted slides. Shot in situ. By Alex Sproul, 1990
V912
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1990
Informal
51:20 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show.
NSS PHOTO SALON 1990 73 of the best slides from the 1990 convention salon program taped later under ideal conditions with a musical background.
V918
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1990
Amateur
20:15 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show.
NATIONAL CAVE DIGEST, VOLUME 1 A video magazine format focused on interesting places to go caving including Cedar Ridge Crystal, Trestle, Buggy Top, MAG, and Sockeye Green Pit.
V907
Miscellaneous Programs
Adventure '88, 1988
Informal
52:33 Minutes  
NATIONAL CAVE DIGEST, VOLUME 2 A video magazine featuring Stephens' Gap Cave, the '88 Anvil Cave-In Rally, Lost Creek Cave, the '88 SERA Cave Carnival, the '88 Fall Cave-In, and Robinson Ridge Salt Peter Cave.
V908
Miscellaneous Programs
Adventure '88, 1988
Informal
52:33 Minutes  
NUNLEY MOUNTAIN CAVE SYSTEM, TN Video of a slide program by Joe Douglas presented at the 1992 NSS Convention on the exploration of the Nunley Mountain Cave System starting with the 1982 opening of Maria Angela Grotto.
V736
Individual Caves
Paul Stevens, 1992
Amateur
20:55 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show.

The O's      [TOP]

ONYX CAVE, AZ An excellent slide show tour of this well-decorated cave, featuring the outstanding photography of Rick Day.
V703
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
13:56 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show. Also available as S740

The P's      [TOP]

PLEASE DON'T DRINK THE WATER Set in the Ozarks, this short documentary dramatizes the hazards of groundwater pollution.
V201
Conservation
1987
Professional
?? Minutes  

The R's      [TOP]

RASS GOES CAVING: ISLAND FORD CAVE A somewhat tongue-in-cheek trip through a well-known VA cave as RASS members learn to use (and live with) video equipment.
V707
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
20:26 Minutes  
RASS GOES CAVING: NEW RIVER CAVE A guided novice trip through a popular, but well-trashed, Virginia cave.
V708
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
20:23 Minutes  
A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON CAVES & LAND DEVELOPMENT Sponsored by TSA, TCMA, and the city of Austin TX on July 19, 1986.
V906
Miscellaneous Programs
T.H. Moore, 1986
Amateur
4:32:49 Minutes  

The S's      [TOP]

SCOTT HOLLOW CAVE, WV Baltimore Grotto recounts the exploration of this new cave with exceptionally large and decorated passages using slides by Paul & Lee Stevens.
V702
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987.
Amateur
11:14 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show. Also available as S736
SEX AND CAVING This banquet speech by Norman Veve of Puerto Rico at the 1987 NSS Convention is humorous, but has a strong message for cavers seeking glory abroad.
V905
Miscellaneous Programs
Alex Sproul, 1987.
Informal
51:46 Minutes Comment: A video of a banquet speech with slides
SINNETT-THORN MOUNTAIN CAVE SYSTEM, WV A through tour of this well-known cave near Franklin, WV using slides by Paul & Lee Stevens. Produced by Alex Sproul, 1987.
S735
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987.
Amateur
8:38 Minutes Comment: A video of a slide show. Also available as S735
SLOAN'S VALLEY COMPLEX, KY Depiction of the remarkable features in a vast cavern complex underlying Sloan's Valley, Pulaski County, KY
S726
Individual Caves
 
not rated
111 slides with script  
SOTANO DE OCATEMPA, MEXICO A slide show by Terry Raines documents the discovery and exploration of this new Mexican cave.
V709
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
36:03 minutes Comment: A video of a slide show.

The T's      [TOP]

TEXANS UNDERGROUND: A VISUAL HISTORY OF 20 YEARS OF CAVING Scenes from the Silvertip System (MT) in 1974 and Bustamante (Mexico) in 1988.
V609
Caving Areas
T.H. Moore, 1988
Informal
58:46 minutes  
TO TURN OFF THE NIGHT Videography of a trip to Cueva del Infiernillo, Mexico provides a backdrop for an original cave ballad by Dale Pate.
V916
Miscellaneous Programs
Dave Bunnell, 1990
Informal
5:48 minutes  
THE TRIP A 1968 caving trip through Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas. Many photos of pits and formations.
S605
Caving Areas
Chouteaux Grotto, circa 1970
Informal
80 slides with casssette  

The U's      [TOP]

THE UNDERWORLD Excellent introduction for novices; enjoyable for experienced cavers.
V102
Safety and Techniques
 
Not rated
24:00 minutes  

The W's      [TOP]

WAYNE'S CAVE, IN Tour Wayne Cave in southern Indiana.
S728
Individual Cavses
Western Indiana Grotto, 1967
Amateur
45 Slides with script  
WESTERN OKLAHOMA GYPSUM CAVES This slide show by Central Oklahoma Grotto provides a fascinating look into these unusual caves.
V608
Caving Areas
Alex Sproul, 1987
Amateur
23:38 minutes Comment: A video of a slide show
WILDERNESS BELOW Film of a caver visiting an Alabama pit. By Jay Arnold and Frank Binney, 1975. Received Blue Ribbon in 1975 NSS Photo Salon.
F101
Saftey and Techniques
Jay Arnold and Frank Binney, 1975
Professional
23:38 minutes  
WIND CAVE, SD An excellent, narrated slide show by John Scheltens which chronicles the exploration of this 50 mile+ cave system.
V701
Individual Caves
Alex Sproul, 1988
Informal
51:22 minutes Comment: A video of a slide show

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