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Heidkamp Family Collection
[1924 circa: Chicago]
Amateur footage of Chicago shot circa 1924.
Jack Behrend Collection
Beluga Baby
“The birth of a beluga whale is a seldom witnessed event. This is a record of the birth of a whale in the Vancouver Aquarium, the excitement buildi...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Cine Continuity
An instructional film about the filmmaking concept of "continuity" made by amateur filmmaker Margaret Conneely. Conneely would present the film wit...
Margaret Conneely Collection
Cuba: Zoo
Unedited film of Havana, Cuba. Footage includes the zoo, beaches, Capitol building, urban and rural landscapes and people, wildlife like dolphins,...
Ron Doerring Collection
Susie Steps Out
Short wide-screen amateur film about a girl named Susie's day on the town. Made by George Ives, a Chicago Metro Movie Club member, and edited by Ke...
Glick - Berolzheimer Collection
1935 (circa): Lincoln Park Zoo & Anshe Emet Synagogue Rooftop
This home movie portrays the Glick family paying a visit to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo as well as the Anshe Emet Synagugue.
Glick - Berolzheimer Collection
1934-1935: Diane Mukwonago - Lincoln Park Zoo
Home movie of a winter trip to Chicago’s Lincoln Park zoo.
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Monkeys
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Art Fair
Footage of goods for sale, vendors, shoppers, and ambiance at an art fair on a sunny morning in a Chicago-area suburb. The soundtrack is a '60s pop...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Fire
Harry Mantel Collection
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.
Harry Mantel Collection
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...
Harry Mantel Collection
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...
Harry Mantel Collection
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...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Circus
This short film captures highlights from a circus performance. Acts include performances from clowns, dancing dogs, elephants, acrobats, leopards &...
Jack Baker Collection
1942 circa: New Orleans - Zoo - New York City
Home movie footage of a visit to a New Orleans zoo and a trip to New York City.
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