Philip Smith Collection
Inclusive Dates
1936 – 1970
Bulk Dates
1936 – 1949
Abstract
This home movie collection consists of 8mm home movies shot between the years 1936-1970. The majority of the films were shot in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. The few exceptions include a visit to Stillman Valley, Illinois, a bike club trip to Beloit, Wisconsin, a honeymoon to Paris & London and a visit to a horse track. The Chicago reels depict railways, neighborhood street and stoop scenes, multiple weddings, interior domestic scenes, a funeral home and soda shop interiors.
Collection Items
Film
1938 circa: Trip to Stillman Valley, Illinois - Bike Club Trip by Train to Beloit, Wisconsin
circa 1936 – 1938
To request more information about the items in this collection, please contact the archive at
info@chicagofilmarchives.org.
Items with Viewable Media
- 1938 circa: Trip to Stillman Valley, Illinois - Bike Club Trip by Train to Beloit, Wisconsin
- 1945 circa: Trainyards
- 1946 circa: Kelm - Pankau - DuFour - Saunders
- 1947: Communion April 20, 1947 - Friends on Front Porch Steps
- 1947: Frolick’s Halloween Party - Family & Friends - Diners & Waitresses
- 1954 circa: Wedding
- 1960 circa: Wedding - European Honeymoon (Part 1)
- 1961 circa: Railroad
- 1969: Pick Nick
- Backyard Activities
- European Honeymoon (Part 2)
- Family & Friends
- Horse Racing
- More Family & Friends
- Wedding - Communion - Funeral Home
Collection Identifier
C.2008-03
Extent of Collection
14 reels of 8mm film, 1 reel of Super 8mm film
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated to CFA by Philip Smith in 2008. The films were not shot by Smith or his family; additional provenance research required.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the rights to the films in this collection.