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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...

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

A film shot underwater that documents a series of baited fishing hooks which attract the presence of a bass and several sunfish.

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

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

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

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 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 ...

An amateur film made by and starring the husband and wife duo, John & Evelyn Kibar. The film is credited to Evelyn, who captures her husband’s coll...

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.