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1954: Toby & hats; John's family and new car - 1955: Suzy and John in snow; Summer - Barnes Elgin farm

Home movie shot by Barbara Suster in Des Plaines and Elgin, Illinois, featuring the extended Suster family. Prominently features a large orange cat...
Millburn Spots

Two advertisements for Millburn Sphagnum Peat Moss.
Finnegan_016

The family is depicted picking flowers in a garden.
1943-45: Travel 1—Local Lakes

Home movie of family travel and leisure, mostly around Wisconsin.
1936: J Glick - 1020 Lawrence - Shelly and Dean 2 & 5 - B and Sam Malkes

A young family posing in front of a residential garage followed by Chicago park scenes, interior shots of children and children playing atop Chicag...
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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 ...
1941: Mexico - Senator Reed

Color home movie of a trip to Mexico. Includes footage of people wandering around a Mexican estate, followed by market scenes and a gondola trip on...
1932: SP Train out of Los Angeles Olympics

B&W home movie of a trip to Los Angeles, California for the 1932 Olympics. Includes railroad footage of the Sierra Nevada, an Olympic procession, a...
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