Collection Items
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Film, VideoCorbett and Courtney before the Kinetograph
Title inEdison films catalog no. 105: Corbett-Courtney fight "This fight consists of six rounds, each round on a film 150 feet long. It is not a fac-simile or a "fake" of any description, but an actual contest between James J. Corbett, former champion of the world, and Peter Courtney. The films are listed as 1st Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round, 4th Round, 5th Round, and 6th Round"--F.M. Prescott catalog, June, 1897.- Contributor: Heise, William - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kinetoscope Exhibition Company - Dickson, W. K.-L. (William Kennedy-Laurie)
- Date: 1894
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Film, VideoLeonard-Cushing fight "An actual six-round contest between Mike Leonard, commonly called the "Beau Brummel" of pugilism, and Jack Cushing. Full of hard fighting, clever hits, punches, leads, dodges, body blows and some slugging. Sold by rounds. Each round contains 150 feet"--Edison films catalog, no. 105.- Contributor: Heise, William - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kinetoscope Exhibition Company - Dickson, W. K.-L. (William Kennedy-Laurie)
- Date: 1894
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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: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1901
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Film, VideoAnnual baby parade, 1904, Asbury Park, N.J. Shows the Baby Parade at Asbury Park, N.J., in 1904. Includes scenes of boys (dressed as soldiers and sailors) and girls (dressed in oriental costume) marching in groups, mothers pushing decorated perambulators, and horse-drawn floats.- Contributor: Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Abadie, Alfred C. (Alfred Camille) - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoChicago-Michigan football game
College football. 1904-11-12, Chicago Maroons at Michigan Wolverines--excerpts Title from The George Kleine Collection catalog. Variant title is cataloger-supplied. Duration: 6:33 at 20 fps. Excerpts of the1904 game between the University of Michigan Wolverines and the University of Chicago Maroons. Michigan was undefeated. Chicago's record was marred by a single tie. Michigan coach, Fielding Yost, had defeated Chicago coach, Amos Alonzo Stagg, in each of his first three years, starting a long…- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1904
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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 numbers of men, women and children leave the theater, some as many as two or three times. Delivery boys, a wagon, automobiles and a boy on rollerskates pass by"--The George Kleine Collection...catalog.- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1915
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Film, Video[Easter Sunday, Atlantic City boardwalk] Crowds of people in their Easter finery parade on the boardwalk near Green's Hotel, and near a pier in Atlantic City. Some people ride in stroller chairs, one man pushes a baby carriage, and the ladies hold their hats to keep them from being blown off in the wind.- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoAtlantic City floral parade
Inventory title: Floral parade, Atlantic City "Views of a parade down an Atlantic City street lined with crowds of spectators--some people watching from roofs--children, women in long skirts, many moustached men wearing hats. Shows uniformed men marching, boys pulling a small floral float with a woman riding in it, an elaborate float with a girl in it being pushed by a man, more small floats (decorated chairs?) with children, two…- Contributor: Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Waters, Percival L.
- Date: 1904
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Film, Video[End of school day at coeducational school]
Graduation day in a coeducational school A factual film in which exuberant boys and girls, apparently high school students, walk through the arches of a school building and down the steps. Most of the boys wear caps and most of the girls wear fancy hats and ankle-length or mid-calf length full skirts; many of the students carry books. Two men attired in robes appear. Possibly a scene of graduation day…- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1914
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Film, VideoLeominster, Massachusetts Labor Day parade, 1906
Title in George Kleine Collection catalog: Labor Day parade | Title on leader: Labor Day parade, Fitchburg, Mass | Title from inventory: Fitchburg, Mass., Labor Day parade "Shows a parade through bunting-draped streets, probably in the town of Leominster, Mass. First, a decorated grandstand bearing the banner "Leominster heartily greets its guests" is seen, and then the camera pans to the street where the parade is to be photographed. The sidewalks are crowded with people, including many little girls in white or light-colored dresses. People run back and forth across the…- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1906
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Film, Video[Lancaster, Pa., high school] "Shows boys and girls going out the door and down the steps of a high school building in Lancaster, Pa. The boys come out first, led by a man, probably a teacher, holding a young boy's hand. The boys wear suits, and a few carry books or instrument cases. The girls, wearing long dresses and broad-brimmed hats, follow the boys. The last person to…- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1900
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Film, VideoSt. Patrick's Day parade, Lowell, Mass
Saint Patrick's Day parade, Lowell, Mass "Shows policemen and men in top hats and formal riding attire carrying large bunches of flowers as they parade on horseback. Angle changes slightly as a marching band carrying a drum inscribed Bugle Corps, Lowell appears, followed by a uniformed military group carrying rifles and marching in formation. Angle changes to show carriages and the rest of the procession. Scene changes to a building,…- Contributor: Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoGiant coal dumper "Erie Railroad Series: The following subjects present novel and interesting views along the line of the Erie, such as do not always come within the observation of the general tourist. We are indebted to the courtesy of the Erie officials, whose kind co-operation in affording us every facility within their power has enabled us to procure these unusual and effective pictures"--Edison films catalog. "Shows…- Contributor: Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoSutro Baths
Title in Edison films catalog: Sutro Baths, no. 2 "Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "A large indoor swimming pool is shown, as well as the walkways that separate the varying depths of the water, and a sign identifying the locale on the wall farthest from the camera position. In the immediate foreground, camera right…- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Blechynden, Frederick
- 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) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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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 head-on to the beholder. Several of the engines and wagons are drawn by three horses abreast. Fireman appear putting on their coats, etc., while the engines and trucks rush by. Many of…- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoCattle driven to slaughter "A herd of long-horn cattle being driven through the Chicago stock yard gates to the slaughter house, where 280 of the animals are killed every hour of the day"--Maguire & Baucus catalogue. Part of the Erie Railroad series. The following subjects present novel and interesting views along the line of the Erie, such as do not always come within the observation of the general…- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoHockey match on the ice "The skaters dart to and fro, swinging their hockeys [i.e., hockey sticks] and trying to hit the disc toward the goal. 150 feet"--Edison films catalog.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoSheep run, Chicago stockyards
Title in Maguire & Baucus catalogue: Sheep run, Chicago stock yards "A large flock of sheep being driven over the runs from the cars to the slaughter beds. The sheep, pressed by the driver and frightened by the surroundings and confusion, move very fast"--Maguire & Baucus catalogue- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Heise, William
- 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) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoLurline Baths "A large indoor swimming pool can be seen. The camera was directed toward a slide from which people can be seen entering the pool in rapid succession"--Early motion pictures. "At San Francisco. The main feature is the toboggan slide which the bathers use, some sitting, others lying down, head first or feet first. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry) - Blechynden, Frederick
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoLathrop School, calisthenics
Title in AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910: Lathrop School, calisthenics, Missouri Commission A group of preadolescent boys and girls is standing in a row facing the camera position. In back of them is a wall on which is written "Kansas City, Mo." As the film progresses, the students go through a series of calisthenics, performing them in unison, and continue this throughout the film.- Contributor: Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Missouri. Commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Weed, A. E. - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoKindergarten ball game
Title in AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910: Kindergarten ball game, Missouri Commission "A row of approximately twenty-five children under the age of six can be seen facing the camera. They stand in front of a long blackboard with the words "Kansas City, Mo." written on it. As the film continues, the children bounce the balls they have in their hands, then form a circle and march around the bouncing balls"--Early motion pictures.- Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Missouri. Commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Weed, A. E.
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoHyde Park School room 2
Title in AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910: Hyde Park School room 2, Missouri Commission "Four rows of pre-adolescent children, both boys and girls, are standing in front of a blackboard on which the words "Kansas City, Missouri" can be seen. Each boy and girl has a pair of Indian clubs and for the extent of the film the group demonstrates in unison different exercises, using the clubs"--Early motion pictures.- Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Missouri. Commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Weed, A. E.
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoParke Davis' employees
Title from Biograph bulletins 1896-1908, p. 51: Parke, Davis & Co. employees | Title from Biograph bulletins 1896-1908, p. 68: Employees of Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich | Title from American Mutoscope & Biograph picture catalogue: Employes of Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich | Title from AFI catalog: film beginnings: Parke, Davis employees Shows the employees of the Parke-Davis and Company pharmaceutical firm leaving the factory at noon, many of them on bicycles.- Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Armitage, F. S.
- Date: 1899