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Home movie shot by George William and Virginia Goda Heidkamp depicting family life in Chicago as well as travels to Virginia; Galena, IL; Dickeyvil...

A home movie shot by John Ott of Winnetka, Illinois.

A home movie that depicts a Florida day trip made by husband and wife, John Nash and Agnes Anderson Ott.

Examines the people, industry, economy, and landscape of the Great Lakes region of the United States. (WorldCat)

The dramatized adventures of a boy at his job as a muledriver, and incidents along the banks of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at the time of its gr...

Silent home movies featuring the Finnegans’ trip to Tampa, Florida and wintertime at home in Chicago.

A travelogue centered around Cyprus' ancient history as represented through ruins and artifacts, while also depicting the island's natural beauty. ...

Silent home movie featuring the Finnegans’ travels in Yellowstone National Park and a whaling station in northern California.

“The Great Lakes, from the point of view of those who live near them and are affected by the rise and fall of the water level. Weather is the adver...

Home movie of scenic stops along country roads of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. We follow a car on dirt trails with footage of the canal ranging ...

Home movie footage of a men’s fishing trip, including scenes of the men posing and boating.

Home movie footage of Jacob Glick and several other men on a fishing trip.

Excerpt from an unsuccessful pilot for a series called “Across the Great Divide” that was to focus on out of the ordinary occupation. The pilot foc...

A short film on the day in the life of an Irish fisherman.

This Harry Mantel Vignette, set to traditional Irish music, captures horses grazing on the picturesque Irish countryside. The film briefly presents...

Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...