Cooper Family Collection
- Still from "Jane Parade" (circa 1948)
Inclusive Dates
1947 – 1962
Abstract
Nine reels of 8mm home movies shot by Vera and Firman Cooper of Iola, Wisconsin between 1947 and 1962. The films depict family and community life in a small rural town.
Collection Items
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Items with Viewable Media
Collection Identifier
C.2024-12
Extent of Collection
Nine reels of 8mm film totaling approximately 1,460 feet.
Subject
Custodial History
The films were stored in Vera and Firman's son Neil's apartment for 40 years.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the copyrights to the films in this collection.
Creators
Cooper, Firman
(was created by)
Firman Cooper (1913-1978) was born in Hixton, WI and lived most of his life in Iola, Wisconsin. He published the local newspaper, the Iola Herald, and also ran a printing business that printed newspapers, magazines, telephone books, and paper schedules for the local movie theater. He was married to Vera Quimby, with whom he had four children: Bill (1937-1996), Lloyd (1940-1995), Neil (1942 - ) and Jane (1947- ). He received an 8mm camera from his family as a Christmas present in 1947.
Cooper, Vera
(was created by)
Vera (Quimby) Cooper (1911-1981) was born in Manawa, Wisconsin and lived most of her life in Iola, Wisconsin. She was a housewife and aspiring actress. She met her husband Firman Cooper on a blind date in Manawa. They married in 1934 and had four children: Bill (1937-1996), Lloyd (1940-1995), Neil (1942 - ) and Jane (1947 - ).