This Happened in Geneva
Identifier
F.2005-08-0300
Date Of Production
1978
Abstract
A finished film by Bill Stamets which depicts several events held in Geneva, New York.
Footage includes the Roanoke Maroons’ victory over the Hobart Statesmen in the NCAA Division II lacrosse championship played at Boswell Field on May 20, 1978; a visit to the local Mello-Rich ice cream stand; the Geneva High School band plays “Taps”; the Geneva Theater’s marquee advertises for the 10-day Geneva Festival ‘78; members of Sons of Veterans Reserve and Troops of the Confederate Forces convene in Seneca Lake State Park; Sidman, PA resident Andrew Brunnet dresses like Abraham Lincoln; an air show takes place; the Sweaty Tools band performs; marching bands move along Seneca Street; a Memorial Day ceremony takes place in Pulteney Park on May 29, 1978.
Footage includes the Roanoke Maroons’ victory over the Hobart Statesmen in the NCAA Division II lacrosse championship played at Boswell Field on May 20, 1978; a visit to the local Mello-Rich ice cream stand; the Geneva High School band plays “Taps”; the Geneva Theater’s marquee advertises for the 10-day Geneva Festival ‘78; members of Sons of Veterans Reserve and Troops of the Confederate Forces convene in Seneca Lake State Park; Sidman, PA resident Andrew Brunnet dresses like Abraham Lincoln; an air show takes place; the Sweaty Tools band performs; marching bands move along Seneca Street; a Memorial Day ceremony takes place in Pulteney Park on May 29, 1978.
Format
Super 8
Extent
300 feet
Color
color and B&W
Sound
Mag Stripe
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Genre
Form
Subject
Air shows
College Students
Concerts
Festivals
Historical reenactments
Holidays
Lacrosse
Marching bands
Musicians
Parades and processions
Patriotism
Presidents
Sports
College Students
Concerts
Festivals
Historical reenactments
Holidays
Lacrosse
Marching bands
Musicians
Parades and processions
Patriotism
Presidents
Sports
Preservation Sponsor
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Stamets, Bill (is filmmaker)
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