John Deere Day Show 1964. Approximately 116 minutes.COLOR

Introduces “The Latest Advance in the New Generation of Power,” the 3020 and 4020, as well as the Power Shift Transmission. “Modern Factories on Wheels,” shows the updated combine line. “Report on the 5010 Tractor” goes to fields in North America to interview owners. John Deere Day 1964 introduced the 110 Lawn & Garden Tractor, and it is shown in operation here with many implements and attachments. “What’s New” introduces several new implements.

The recurring theme of John Deere Day 1964 is comedic T.V. personality Charlie Weaver trying to get to see the Deere show, and at the same time avoid the amorous advances of Margaret Hamilton, who played The Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz.” Also featured is Donna Douglas from “The Beverly Hillbillies” T.V. show.

“Partners” — 1935 Approximately 73 minutes. Black & White

The first known John Deere sound film, and the first of the Sheppard Series, a father and son farming team. Remarkable footage includes an excellent tour of the Tractor Works at Waterloo, showing foundry and factory processes.

“Four Sons”—1930 Approximately 44 minutes. Black & White, silent

The first known movie about John Deere Tractors. See “GP” Standards and “Wide-Treads”, a Crossover “GPO” , and a variety of Model “D” Tractors in action.

Sheppard & Son Series — 1936–1940

Sheppard & Son — 1936. Approximately 96 minutes. Black & White

Fascinating film footage of operations inside the John Deere Wagon Works, Harvestor Works, Spreader Works, Van Brunt Mfg. Co., Dain Mfg. Co., Syracuse Chilled Plow Works, and the John Deere Tractor Company at Waterloo. Different Tractor Works tour than shown in “Partners—1935” with many additional processes. See a flywheel being cast, and follow a Model “B” down the assembly line. Then go to the field with several tractors; great footage from many parts of the country, including orchards, rice, hops, and the Midwest. Things you’ve never seen before, and will not see again.

Mr. Sheppard Looks Inside — 1938. Approximately 23 minutes. Black & White

A family is interested in buying a new tractor, so they go to visit with Fred Sheppard about his experience with John Deere. Fred’s explanation leads to another tour of the Tractor Works at Waterloo, this time showing several additional functions not seen in the previous tours. An entertaining and very educational film.

The Sheppards Take A Vacation — 1940. Approximately 25 minutes. Black & White

The Sheppards decide to purchase an 11A Combine to go with their new, styled Model “B” Tractor. They save so much time over previous threshing seasons, the family is able to take their first late-summer vacation in years. It’s the best film ever made on the John Deere pull-type, straight-through combine.