Henry Wilczynski Collection
Inclusive Dates
1950 – 1972
Abstract
This collection contains the home movies of the Wilczynski family. They lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery. Some of the highlights of the collection are the Baháʼí Temple in Wilmette, Illinois, Chicago's Riverview amusement park, the Chicago Flower and Garden show, family weddings, Niagara Falls, and 1952 Chicago subway scenes.
Collection Items
Film
1952 July: Mom & Mrs Adam Kewicz, Berdowski’s, Joe Markowks, Demski & C.N.R. Gawin on our visit to Milwaukee
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Items with Viewable Media
- 1950 circa: Ted, Marcy, Matt, et all - Riverview Park
- 1951 July: Brookfield Zoo
- 1952 circa: Chicago At Night - Tata & The Pigeons - Lincoln Park - Riverview Park
- 1952 circa: Chicago Flower & Garden Show
- 1952 circa: Christmas Cookies - Family Visit
- 1952 December: Subway Scenes & Views of Chicago
- 1952 July: Mom & Mrs Adam Kewicz, Berdowski’s, Joe Markowks, Demski & C.N.R. Gawin on our visit to Milwaukee
- 1953 circa: Bahai Temple Wilmette
- 1965: Our Lady of the Snows Belleville, Illinois
- 1972: Mexico City
- Bali
- Colorado Springs
- Fascinating Yosemite
- French Lick Vacation
- Henry & Helen Wilczynski Wedding
- Mexico
- Niagara Falls
- Yellowstone
Collection Identifier
C.2011-07
Extent of Collection
19 reels of 16mm films
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
Ted Swigon, nephew of Henry Wilczynski, had possession of the films and brought them to CFA. His uncle Henry lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery.
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.
Creators
Wilczynski, Henry
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