The Day The Books Went Blank (1961 Original Colored Film)

*The Day the Books Went Blank* is a thought-provoking 1961 film that explores the importance of libraries in society. The story unfolds in a mythical scenario where all printed pages suddenly go blank, and libraries mysteriously vanish, highlighting the chaos that ensues in a world without access to knowledge. Through this creative allegory, the film emphasizes civic responsibility and the necessity of maintaining high-quality libraries for future generations.

Produced by Dephoure Studios, Inc., and presented by the Library Extension Agencies of the six New England states, the film features narration by John Scott and production by Joseph Dephoure.

Source: National Archives. *The Day the Books Went Blank*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/52738](https://catalog.archives.gov/id/52738)