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Film, VideoTR at Forest Hills, New York, 1917 [2]
Theodore Roosevelt at Forest Hills, New York, 1917, 2 At Forest Hills, July 4, 1917, TR speaks in support of vigorous American war involvement and attacks conscientious objectors in an address at the Forest Hills Gardens railroad station; he later reviews...- Contributor: Burgess, Frederick - Roosevelt, Theodore - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1917
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Film, VideoTR reviewing and speaking to 13th Regiment at Sagamore Hill, 1917
Theodore Roosevelt reviewing and speaking to 13th Regiment at Sagamore Hill, 1917 TR speaks to several unidentified people, including a man who looks like TR, on the porch at Sagamore Hill. There are two views of TR addressing soldiers assembled on the lawn of...- Contributor: Roosevelt Memorial Association - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress) - Warner Bros. Pictures
- Date: 1917
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Film, VideoPresident McKinley reviewing the troops at the Pan-American Exposition
Roosevelt Memorial Association title: President McKinley reviewing troops at Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901 "The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, Secretary Cortelyou, and other noted persons. He removes his silk hat as the...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Roosevelt Memorial Association - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Paramount Pictures Corporation - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901
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Film, VideoA Bronx morning
Alternate Title: Jay Leyda's a Bronx morning A Bronx morning is a portrait of a place and time, simultaneously a documentary, an avant-garde experiment, and an amateur film--although its compositional beauty and complex editing disguise that it is a...- Contributor: Glenn Photo Supply (Firm) - Leyda, Jay
- Date: 1931
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ArticleTraffic in souls LU1767 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Universal Film Mfg. Co., Inc.; 2Dec13; LU1767. Jane Gail, Ethel Grandin, William Turner, Matt Moore. Material in the AFI/Nichol Collection may be from a reissue since it...
- Contributor: Tucker, George Loane - McNamara, Walter - Gail, Jane - Grandin, Ethel - Moore, Matt - Imp (Firm) - Afi/Nichol (Donald) Collection (Library of Congress) - Universal Film Manufacturing Company
- Date: 1913
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ArticleHospital Shows the daily activities at New York City's Metropolitan Hospital with the emphasis on the emergency ward and outpatient clinics.
- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Zipporah Films Collection (Library of Congress) - Metropolitan Hospital Center (New York, N.Y.) - Zipporah Films - Wiseman, Frederick
- Date: 1970
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ArticleThe cool world Duke, a young Harlem man rises to power in his street gang after taking inspiration from a Black Muslim preacher who spreads a dogma of hate against white oppressors.
- Contributor: Zipporah Films Collection (Library of Congress) - Lee, Carl - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Clarke, Shirley - Clanton, Hampton - Zipporah Films - Wiseman, Frederick - Miller, Warren
- Date: 1964
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Film, VideoScenes of TR and his sons Quentin and Archie, 1917-1918 [2]
Scenes of Theodore Roosevelt and his sons Quentin and Archie, 1917-1918 [2] Unrelated segments of Quentin, Archie, and TR at various times and locations. Medium close view of Quentin wearing a WWI uniform standing by a wooden shed in Mineola, New York, May 1917;...- Contributor: Roosevelt Memorial Association - Roosevelt, Archibald B. (Archibald Bulloch) - Roosevelt, Quentin - Roosevelt, Theodore - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1917
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Film, VideoScenes of TR at Sagamore Hill, 1912
Scenes of Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, 1912 First film footage taken of TR at Sagamore Hill, summer of 1912. TR on his horse Sidar shakes hands with William P. Helm, Associated Press correspondent for New York City and Washington...- Contributor: Roosevelt, Archibald B. (Archibald Bulloch) - Helm, William P. (William Pickett) - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress) - Roosevelt Memorial Association - Pathé Frères (France) - Roosevelt, Theodore - Associated Press
- Date: 1912
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Film, Video[Hendricks (Gordon) Collection. No. 38, New York City street scene, Union Square and Lincoln Building--unidentified works]
[New York City street scene, Union Square and Lincoln Building--unidentified works] | [Hendricks Collection | Former erroneous title: Herald Square | Inventory title: Streetcar on city street Shows the busy corner of Broadway and East Fourteenth Street, at Union Square Park. A streetcar with "Broadway" on the side passes from right to left, and then another passes from left...- Date: 1889
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Film, VideoMounted police charge "A troop of mounted police, in full dress uniform, are seen approaching the audience at full gallop; when within but a few yards of the camera they suddenly halt and each horse...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Heise, William - Hendricks (Gordon) Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1896
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Article12 angry men
Twelve angry men In a New York City courthouse a 12-man jury deliberates the case of an 18-year-old, on trial for stabbing his father to death. If there is any reasonable doubt they are to...- Contributor: United Artists Corporation - Marshall, E. G. - Fonda, Henry - Hopkins, Kenyon - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Warden, Jack - Klugman, Jack - Sweeney, Joseph - Orion-Nova Productions (Firm) - Rodgers, Mark ... United Artists Corporation - Marshall, E. G. - Fonda, Henry - Hopkins, Kenyon - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Warden, Jack - Klugman, Jack - Sweeney, Joseph - Orion-Nova Productions (Firm) - Rodgers, Mark - Binns, Edward - Rose, Reginald - Lumet, Sidney - Balsam, Martin - Begley, Ed - Fiedler, John - Cobb, Lee J. - Voskovec, JiÅ™Ã
- Date: 1956
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Film, VideoInterior N.Y. subway, 14th St. to 42nd St
Interior New York subway, Fourteenth Street to Forty-second Street | Title from Biograph production log: Interborough Subway 8 from 14th St. to 42nd St | Variant title from Biograph production log: Interborough subway from 14th St. to 42nd St | Variant title from the Internet movie database: New York subway | Variant title from the Internet movie database: In the N.Y. subway | Variant title from the Internet movie database: Interboro subway | Interborough Subway 8 from 14th St. to 42nd St | Interborough subway from 14th St. to 42nd St | New York subway | In the N.Y. subway | Interboro subway The camera platform was on the front of a New York subway train following another train on the same track. Lighting is provided by a specially constructed work car on a parallel...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1905
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Film, VideoAlbany, N.Y., fire department
Title from Edison films catalog, no. 135: Fire department of Albany, N.Y. | Title from Edison films catalog, no. 288: Fire department, Albany, N.Y. "A sidewalk crowd on a main street of Albany, N.Y., watches as fourteen pieces of horse-drawn fire equipment quickly pass by"--The George Kleine Collection catalog.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901
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Film, Video[Claremont Theatre, N.Y.] "Shows the entrance to the Claremont Theatre in New York City at 135th St. and Broadway where Edison is showing Gertrude McCoy and Bigelow Cooper in On the Stroke of Twelve. Large...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1915
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Film, VideoConey Island at night Shows concessions at Thompson and Dundy's Luna Park and Dreamland on Coney Island. Taken at night by the light of the concessions themselves. Shows both close-up and distance shots, elevated and at...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Porter, Edwin S. - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1905
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Film, VideoMystic Shriner's Day, Dreamland, Coney Island A parade of Mystic Shriners in ritual costumes and traditional hats, carrying a banner reading "Mecca"; some walk, some are mounted on horses, a few ride on camels and on one elephant....
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1905
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Film, VideoMotion picture souvenir, 15th anniversary dinner, Pathe News, Hotel Plaza, New York City, November 14, 1925 Highlights of the banquet celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the Pathe News at which guest of honor Vice President Charles Gates Dawes denounced the filibuster, and the governor of Maryland, Albert C....
- Contributor: Pathé Exchange - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1925
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Film, VideoEmpire State Express, the second, taking water on the fly "The second Empire State Express, behind a 4-4-2 Atlantic locomotive, demonstrates how to take water on the fly by scooping it out of a pan set between the railroad tracks"--George Kleine Collection...catalog,...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Porter, Edwin S. - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1905
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Film, VideoCrossing ice bridge at Niagara Falls A 360 degree pan of Niagara Falls during the extremely severe winter of 1903-04; the camera was positioned on or near the ice frozen over the top of the rapids created by...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Porter, Edwin S. - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoPilot boats in New York harbor A New York harbor pilot boat passes close enough for members of the crew to be seen [Frame: 0471]. Following the sailing vessel is a steamship [Frame: 0780]. "A close view of...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - White, James - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1899-01-01
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Film, VideoAstor Battery on parade "As they appeared in New York on Saturday, January 21 [i.e., January 23], 1899 on their return from active service in the Philippines. The picture is taken as they cross Broadway, Union...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - American Vitagraph Company - Smith, Albert E. (Albert Edward) - Blackton, James Stuart
- Date: 1899
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Film, VideoFalls of Minnehaha "The "Laughing Waters" of Longfellow's "Hiawatha." A beautiful view of this picturesque and celebrated waterfall. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog.
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoBuffalo police on parade "A street scene showing parade of the entire Buffalo Police Department, 16 men abreast, with military band"--Edison films catalog.
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoU.S. cruiser "Raleigh"
United States cruiser "Raleigh" "A panoramic view of the "Raleigh" as she lies at anchor off 27th Steet, North River, April 17, 1899. Captain Coghlan stands among a group of officers near the bridge. The "Raleigh"...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1899
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Film, VideoBuffalo Fire Department in action "Another of those stirring fire scenes which have proved so popular. There are ten pieces of apparatus in the picture. Every piece fully manned is under full headway, and is shown almost...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoWaterfall in the Catskills "Beautiful water effects at Haines' Falls, a most picturesque and charming mountain cataract. The wild and rugged surroundings are very impressive. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog.
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoRacing at Sheepshead Bay "The finish and weighing out of a running race with nine starters. Won by famous Clifford, Sloane up. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog.
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoA street Arab "Shows one of New York's street gamins going through various acrobatic evolutions; he turns handsprings backward and forward, walks the crab, does cart wheels and other kindred feats. An exceptionally unique part...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Afi/Holt (H.L.) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1898-01-01
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Film, VideoGeneral Wheeler and Secretary Alger
Title in Biograph production log: Gen. Wheeler and Sec'y Alger | Title in American Mutoscope & Biograph picture catalogue: Gen. Wheeler and Secretary of War Russell A. Alger at Camp Wikoff "This picture was taken in front of Gen. Wheeler's headquarters at Camp Wikoff during Gen. Alger's tour of inspection of the camp. The two distinguished military men are seen overlooking the immense...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope Company
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoThe Dandy Fifth
Title in American Mutoscope & Biograph picture catalogue: Dandy 5th of Baltimore | Title in Biograph photo catalogue, 1902: Dandy Fifth of Baltimore | Title in Biograph bulletins 1896-1908: Dandy Fifth Regiment of Baltimore | Title in Biograph production log: Dandy 5th Reg. Maryland "Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd Street, with Grant's tomb and decorated residences in the background. This entire series of pictures [of...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Armitage, F. S. - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1899
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Film, VideoMcKinley and party
Title in American Mutoscope & Biograph picture catalogue [MI]: President McKinley's inspection of Camp Wikoff "This picture has been very popular wherever it has been shown on the Biograph. To begin with, the film is unusually fine photographically, and the picture is taken from a point of...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope Company
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoClose view of the "Brooklyn," naval parade Commodore Winfield Scott Schley's flagship, "Brooklyn" is seen at close range, showing shot hole in the middle of funnel, near deck. She flies a frayed and tattered battle flag. The entire length...
- Contributor: American Vitagraph Company - Smith, Albert E. (Albert Edward) - Blackton, James Stuart - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoSleighing scene "A view taken on the West Side Drive in Central Park. Shows a continuous stream of handsome rigs and turnouts passing in both directions. Pedestrians watch the gay carnival. 50 feet"--Edison films...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1898-01-01
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Film, VideoU.S. battleship "Oregon"
United States battleship "Oregon" | Title in American Mutoscope & Biograph picture catalogue: Battleship "Oregon" "This picture of the pride of the United States Navy was made on the occasion of the Peace Jubilee in New York City, and was taken from a tug passing the warship...- Contributor: Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope Company
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoOpening the Williamsburg Bridge
Opening of the Williamsburg Bridge | Opening of the New Williamsburg Bridge The film was shot on the roadway of the newly constructed Williamsburg Bridge. The first people to come into view are press photographers carrying large wooden "box" cameras [Frame: 0690]. Next, a...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904-01-01
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Film, VideoPanorama from the tower of Brooklyn Bridge
Panorama from the tower of the Brooklyn Bridge | At the top of Brooklyn Bridge | Bird's eye view of N.Y. from Brooklyn Bridge | View from Bklyn Bridge tower in Bklyn | View from Brooklyn Bridge tower in Brooklyn The view was taken from the tower on the Brooklyn side of the bridge. As the film begins, the camera is looking southwest, towards the southern tip of Manhattan (the Battery). The...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope Company
- Date: 1899-01-01
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Film, VideoExcavation for subway
Title in Biograph production log: Excavation for subway at Union Square | Title in AFI catalog: New York's new subway "The film was photographed from a single camera position, elevated to make possible a good view of the excavation of what appears to be a large tunnel. There are cranes, horse-drawn vehicles,...- Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Bonine, R. (Robert K.)
- Date: 1903
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Film, VideoDelivering newspapers
Distributing a war extra | Delivering a war extra on Union Square | World news wagon The film shows a group of about fifty pre-adolescent boys running and crowding around a one-horse paneled newspaper van that pulls up in the foreground of the picture. On the side of...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Marvin, Arthur W.
- Date: 1899-01-01
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Film, VideoBeginning of a skyscraper
Starting a skyscraper The scene is an excavation site in New York City. A large group of workmen with picks and shovels are digging. Carts drawn by pairs of horses can be seen emerging from...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Bonine, R. (Robert K.)
- Date: 1902-01-01