Natalie Walsh Collection
Inclusive Dates
1961 – 1976
Bulk Dates
1961 – 1976
Abstract
The Walsh Collection consists of home movies shot between 1961-1975. In addition to numerous birthday and Christmas celebrations, the collection depicts several family vacations (Detroit, Florida, Mexico, San Francisco and the Virgin Islands), a Girl Scout International Rally, a trip to Lincoln's Tomb & New Salem State Historic Park, a visit to Southern Illinois University and a 1967 Midwest snowstorm. A few experimental reels by Steven Walsh featuring stop-motion animation and sailing scenes also reside in the collection.
Collection Items
To request more information about the items in this collection, please contact the archive at
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Items with Viewable Media
- 1961-1962: Vacations
- 1961 or 62: Going to School - Easter Eggs - Egg Hunt - Laura Egg - Karen’s 7 or 8th Birthday - Abbey
- 1963: Aud’s Communion - Plentywood Farm - Another Christmas - Another Easter - Fishing Trip at Star Lake - Starved Rock - Springfield & New Salem
- 1965-1966: Nato’s Birthday - Christmas - Kad Overnight Party - Rib Mountain Trip - 1966 Christmas
- 1966: Easter - French Lich - Peone Pagent Parade - Glenview Blue Angels Air Show - Fireworks
- 1966: Nato’s birthday (6 y.o.) - Elks Grove - Core St. Cave house - Trip to Ft. Lauderdale - Ocean World - Fire Works - Everglades
- 1967: Big Snow - Jack Shelly Sledding -Steve Rocket - Jimmy Eden Wedding
- 1968: EGHS Homecoming
- 1971-1972: Fishing Trips
- 1974 Summer: Steve & Friends
- 1974: Trip to Mexico - Mom, Dad, Nato & Steve
- 1975: Ice Boats - Hobie Races
- 1975: Tygh Valley
- 1976 Dec: Virgin Islands
- 1976: Skiing - Sailing w/ Hobicat -Log Rolling
- “Enough to go Around” by Steven Walsh
- Experimental by Steven
- Experimental Films by Steven
- Fall Scenes - Home in the Woods
- Girl’s Basketball Game
- Girl’s Basketball Game
- Lumber Yard
- The Old Days: Church - Nato in playpen - 1st People Parade - Swimming at Cowing’s Pool
- Scenes of Steven Sailing Laser - Outer Drive Bridge - Going Up Scenes of Mom, Dad - Audi, Steve and Nato in Southern ILL U and Rappelling
- Steven’s Birthday Party (10 yrs) - Airplane Show
Collection Identifier
C.2008-01
Extent of Collection
7 reels of 8mm film totaling 1,580 feet; 18 reels of Super 8mm film totaling 3,295 feet
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
This collection was acquired from Natalie Walsh in March 2008.
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
CFA owns the copyrights to these films. No restrictions.
Creators
Walsh, Natalie
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