Road to Industry and Scenery: A 1930s Vacation Journey, Part 2 (silent)
Documents a journey through various locations in the 1930s-1940s, with a focus on industrial and scenic sites. It begins with
San Francisco Nights: Entertainment and Amusement in the 1960s (silent)
This silent footage offers a vivid glimpse into the diverse entertainment culture of 1960s San Francisco. It features a wide
Coney Island (silent, 1940s)
The silent Castle Film “Coney Island” captures the vibrant atmosphere of the famous amusement park during its peak in the
Planetary Discoveries (1980)
The film “Planetary Discoveries” explores NASA’s advancements in space exploration during 1979 and 1980. Key highlights include the successful Voyager
Pioneer : Saturn Encounter (1979)
Features Larry Ross, the director of space programs at NASA, discussing the historic Pioneer spacecraft’s close approach to Saturn in
Army Navy Screen Magazine #58 (1940s)
The film features a nostalgic look at the Hollywood Canteen, where stars like Betty Davis and John Garfield entertained servicemen
Stage Romance: Early San Francisco Vaudeville (1912)
This 1912 silent film captures an early San Francisco vaudeville act featuring a lady and a gentleman on stage. The
Everyday Moments: Life in Britton, South Dakota (silent, 1938-39)
This footage from the Ivan Besse collection, filmed in Britton, South Dakota, during 1938-1939, provides a rich glimpse into small-town
Taft in San Francisco: A Historic Arrival and Dedication (silent, 1911)
This black-and-white footage from 1911 captures U.S. President William Howard Taft’s arrival in San Francisco. A ferryboat carries the president
Everyday Miracles: A Journey Through Vintage Advertisements (1930s)
The film is a collection of vintage advertising shorts showcasing various products and their benefits. It features a woman demonstrating
Warner Pathe News Western Fashions & Arizona (1949)
The film captures a series of significant events, starting with devastating floods in New South Wales, Australia, leading to loss
Gateway to San Francisco: A 1939 Perspective
Film from 1939 that showcases the beauty and vibrancy of San Francisco. It highlights the city’s majestic landscapes, bustling ports,