America’s First Chinese Policeman Appointed in Los Angeles (silent, 1913)
This 1913 Golden Gate Weekly newsreel documents a historic milestone as Los Angeles Police Chief Sebastian appoints the first Chinese
Mrs. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Hosts Southern Newspaper Editors (silent, 1913)
This 1913 black-and-white newsreel from Golden Gate Weekly captures Mrs. Phoebe Apperson Hearst graciously hosting a group of Southern newspaper
Shellmound Park Pistol and Rifle Club Annual Meet (silent, 1913)
In this 1913 black-and-white newsreel from Golden Gate Weekly, members of the Shellmound Park Pistol and Rifle Club of Emeryville,
Easter Sunday at St. Mary’s Cathedral (silent, 1913)
This 1913 black-and-white footage captures Easter Sunday at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco, California. Crowds are seen leaving the
Arroyo Sanitarium Recreation Activities (1922)
This black-and-white film from 1922 captures children enjoying leisure activities at Arroyo Sanitarium in Livermore, California. Close-ups show boys swimming
Paramount News: Bonus Army Riot (silent)
This newsreel segment covers the end of the two-month siege of the Bonus Army in Washington, D.C., where federal troops
San Francisco Streetcar Wreck (1918)
This brief 1918 footage captures the aftermath of a San Francisco streetcar accident, with the vehicle lying on its side.
San Francisco on the Day World War I Was Declared (silent, 1917)
This historic 1917 footage captures the bustling atmosphere in San Francisco on the day the United States entered World War
Panama-Pacific International Exposition: Bicycle Parade (silent, 1915)
This brief 1915 footage captures a parade at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, showcasing the history and evolution
Twin Peaks Tunnel Construction and Opening (silent, 1917)
This 1917 footage showcases the impressive construction of San Francisco’s Twin Peaks Tunnel, one of the city’s significant early engineering
San Francisco Earthquake Aftermath (silent, April 18, 1906)
This historical footage captures the harrowing aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake as seen from a vehicle moving east
California’s Asparagus Industry (silent, 1920s)
This newsreel offers a glimpse into California’s asparagus industry in the 1920s, showing farmers in action as they prepare shipments