Arthur F. Senior Collection

Inclusive Dates
1938 – 1951
Bulk Dates
1938 – 1951
Abstract
Collection of over 200 16mm films, predominantly home movies shot by Arthur F. Senior of Homewood, Illinois from the 1930s - 1950s. Includes footage of various local events, including parades, picnics, and the circus.
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Final Circus
Film
Final Circus
circa 1947
Log Rolling Alligator Dog Act
Film
Log Rolling Alligator Dog Act
circa 1949
[1947: Homewood, IL] V.F.W. Banner
Film
[1947: Homewood, IL] V.F.W. Banner
1947
[1942: Wisconsin Dells]
Film
[1942: Wisconsin Dells]
1942
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Collection Identifier
C.2017-06
Extent of Collection
228 reels of 16mm totaling approximately 81,000 feet and 4 reels of 1/4" audiotape.
Language Of Materials
English
Subject
Circus
Parades and processions
Picnics
Custodial History
Stored in Deborah Garrity's home in Homewood, IL, before donating to CFA in May 2017.
Creators
Senior, Arthur F. (was created by)

Arthur F. Senior (1888 - 1955) resided in Homewood, Il most of his adult life. He worked as the Field Officer Representative for the Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois, which at the time was located in downtown Chicago. 

 

Senior, who was nicknamed "Mr. Homewood" and "Pops," founded the Homewood Chapter of the Izaak Walton League - an environmental organization that originated in Chicago - and was instrumental in construction of the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. He also resided as Chairman or member on many local boards: Bond drives during WWll, Homewood Red Cross funddrives, March of Dimes Campaigns, and Boy & Girl Scouts fundraisers.

 

He documented the many organizations he was involved in through film and photography.