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Episode 1112

Original air date: 12/18/2000

A Perfect Society

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Description:Looks back at the genesis of the eugenics movement in Indiana and how medical science and the state government targeted poor, rural Hoosiers for involuntary sterilizations by declaring them "insane and unworthy of reproduction.
Credits:Todd Gould
Location:Jeffersonville
Contact:Not Provided
Music:In house music library (ASCAP/BMI)


Artist of American Values

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Description:From figurines to posters, books and art exhibits, Norman Rockwell is finally gaining recognithion as a true artist. An Indianapolis family plans on saving Rockwell's art for future generations
Credits:Nelson
Location:Indianapolis
Contact:Christopher Loyd, Esq. Vice President Curtis Publishing 1000Waterway Bouldevard, Indianapois, IN 46202 work: (317) 633-2020 Fax (317) 633-8841 (317) 469-9901 Cloyd@curtispublishing.com
Music:Piano Stream FC-E3 CUT #6 Spring Rush, CUT #12 Homefire, CUT #16 True Commitment The Piano Volume 1 MHS-24 "Picture Book"


Preserving the Woodlands

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Description:Each year the Hoosier National Forest does its spring cleaning before their busy season. But, maintaining the forest isn't that easy. A national law prevents any modern machinery in the woodlands. So, workers use mules, muscles, and shovels to preserve the beauty of the woods.
Credits:Eggers
Location:Hoosier National Forest
Contact:Wilma Maureen (812) 277-3580 Less Waszinski (812) 277-3595 (Recreation Program manager)
Music:#4 on Natural CD in music library


Clasic Tractor Fever

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Description:We go to a Lebanon farm to discover one of the world's largest classic tractor colections.
Credits:Harrison
Location:Lebanon
Contact:Not Provided
Music:Not Provided