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1944 circa: Christmas - Construction - Winter Scenes

Home movie footage of a family on Christmas; children playing in the backyard and in a portable pool, family members walking up a snowy sidewalk, v...
1942 circa: Baby - Thanksgiving & Christmas - Lake Scenes - Birthday

Home movie footage of an infant taking a bath and being fed; the Baker family’s wrapping and unwrapping of Christmas gifts; infants in a crib toget...
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Home movie footage of suburban residential yard scenes.
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Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: The Controllers

A brief look at the fast paced world of O'Hare air traffic controllers set to an upbeat soundtrack. ;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Marina City Waitress

This film captures a bustling lunch scene at the former Marina City restaurant in downtown Chicago. The image follows the action of one of the wait...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Monkeys

Set to a jazzy soundtrack, this short film captures a monkey habitat at a Chicago zoo. Includes scenes of visitors admiring the monkeys and their a...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Flower Conservatory

A visit to Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory captured on 16mm and set to a soothing soundtrack. The film features various show rooms or houses a...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Circus

This short film captures highlights from a circus performance. Acts include performances from clowns, dancing dogs, elephants, acrobats, leopards &...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...
1943 circa: Canco Picnic

Home movie of an adult dress-up baseball game.
1951-1953: Birthdays

Home movie of a two year old boy’s birthday party and various leisure scenes, including residential yard scenes, a trip to the pool and a visit to ...
1953-1956: Winter - Birthdays - Halloween Party

Home movie of various leisure scenes, including children shoveling snow, a boy’s birthday party and an adult Halloween party.
1956-1959: Wagon Wheel Lodge, Family in Yard

Home movie footage of various leisure scenes, including a trip to the Wagon Wheel Lodge in Rockton, IL, adults jumping on a trampoline, a boy on a ...
1953 circa: Picnics and Parties

Home movie footage of various leisure scenes, including suburban yard scenes and a pony ride.
1942 circa: Ruth in Park

Home movie footage of various leisure scenes, including a teenage girl’s birthday party, adult’s playing cards and baby scenes.
1942 circa: Downtown Chicago - Factory - Train - Construction

Home movie that begins with scenes of downtown Chicago and a suburban American Can Company factory. The film also includes footage of cars driving ...
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