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Film, VideoArmy pack train bringing supplies
Variant title from the New York clipper, May 19, 1906: Army of pack train bringing supplies The first segment shows a series of loaded mule trains, guided by mules and horses. Many soldiers ride two-to-a-horse (or mule), possibly to facilitate quick unloading of supplies. Note the "Rough Rider"-style...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1906
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Film, VideoExploded gas tanks, U.S. Mint, Emporium and Spreckels Bld'g
Exploded gas tanks, U.S. Mint, Emporium and Spreckels Building The camera, placed on the east side of 4th Street near Natoma Street, one and two-thirds blocks south of Market Street, pans a full 240 degrees, from southwest to southeast. The pan...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1906
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Film, VideoSan Francisco Chinese funeral Shows most of the ceremonial portion of the funeral procession of Tom Kim Yung, military attache to the Chinese Legation to the United States. The camera looks slightly north of east across...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoBird's-eye view of San Francisco, Cal., from a balloon As early as 1874, passenger balloon flights were being made over San Francisco. San Franciscans - and Americans in general - were fascinated with the thrills and dangers of flight. Although balloon...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1902
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Film, VideoPanoramic view of the Golden Gate
Variant title from AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910: Panorama of the Golden Gate This film, photographed from the front of a moving steam engine, shows the scenic portion of the Market Street Railway (formerly the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad route) along the bluffs and...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1902