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Film, VideoPack mules with ammunition on the Santiago Trail, Cuba
Variant title: Pack mules on the trail, Cuba | Variant title from Roosevelt Memorial Association: Pack mules on trail, 1898 | Variant title from Edison motion pictures, 1890-1900: Pack mules with ammunition on the Santiago "A great pack train approaches rapidly, following the gray bell-mule. Cowboys dash to and fro, keeping them bunched. Clouds of dust arise as they pass"--Edison films catalog. About 12,000 mules were taken...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Paley, William Daly - Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoImperial Japanese dance
Title in Maguire & Gammon catalogue: Japanese dance "A charming representation of The Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored. 45 feet"--Edison films catalog.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Sarashe Sisters - Dickson, W. K.-L. (William Kennedy-Laurie) - Afi/Holt (H.L.) Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William
- Date: 1894
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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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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....- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kinetoscope Exhibition Company - Dickson, W. K.-L. (William Kennedy-Laurie) - Heise, William
- Date: 1894
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Film, VideoGoing to the fire "This scene shows almost the entire Fire Department led by the Chief, responding to an alarm. The horses, said to be the finest of their kind in the country, present a thrilling...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Heise, William - Hendricks (Gordon) Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1896
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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...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kinetoscope Exhibition Company - Dickson, W. K.-L. (William Kennedy-Laurie) - Heise, William
- Date: 1894
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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, 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...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - 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...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoSingle harness horses "Shows ten horses hitched to fashionable carts driven past the judges and grandstand to show their style, action and high-stepping movements. Among the drivers, Charles F. (Fatty ) Bates, the noted whip,...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoDancing darkey boy In this outside scene, a small African American boy--dressed in a cap, leggings, and suit with short pants--dances on a table or other flat, raised surface. Surrounding and encouraging him with hand...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897-01-01
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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, VideoLoading baggage for Klondike, no. 6
Variant title from Edison films catalog, no. 105: Loading baggage for Klondike | Variant title from Edison motion pictures 1890-1900: Loading baggage, S.S. Queen "This was the first ship sailing for the Klondike from Seattle during the gold rush of 1897. The picture shows the excitement and enthusiasm that attended the great Klondike exodus. Crowds of...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - 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, VideoS.S. "Coptic" at dock
Steamship "Coptic" at dock From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: Taken at the docks of the Pacific Steamship Co., San Francisco, Cal., which is operated in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. The "Coptic" is one of...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoCorner Madison and State Streets, Chicago "The busiest corner in Chicago. Cable cars and street traffic of all descriptions. Hundreds of shoppers. Fine perspective view looking north toward the Masonic Temple. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "Erie Railroad series...present...
- 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, VideoHotel Del Monte "Shows a party of tourists at this famous resort; located in Monterey, Cal., on the Southern Pacific Railroad. The magnificence of its surroundings is clearly shown. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "Southern Pacific...
- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoS.S. "Queen" loading
Steamship "Queen" loading "Shows the S.S. "Queen" at Seattle with an immense crowd of miners crowding the decks of the boat and the docks, carrying aboard baggage, implements, etc. Taken at the height of the...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- 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...
- 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, VideoReturn of lifeboat
Title in Edison films catalog: Return of the life boat | Return of life boat "Shows a life boat coming through the breakers. The surf is high and the stout boat is tossed about like a cork. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "Pacific Coast Life Saving Service series:...- Contributor: White, James H. (James Henry) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - United States. Life-Saving Service - Blechynden, Frederick - Fort Point Life-Saving Station (U.S.) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoFisherman's luck "Two German anglers are fishing, with odd results. One gets a bite, and pulls in a length of stovepipe. The other is so astonished that he falls overboard. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog.
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoCapsize of lifeboat
Title in Edison films catalog, no. 94: Capsize of life boat | Title in Edison films catalog, no. 105: Capsize of a lifeboat "Daily practise [sic] of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is particularly interesting. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. "Pacific...- Contributor: White, James H. (James Henry) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - United States. Life-Saving Service - Blechynden, Frederick - Fort Point Life-Saving Station (U.S.) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoS.S. "Queen" leaving dock
Steamship "Queen" leaving dock "Shows S.S. Queen backing out from the dock of Northern Pacific R.R. Seattle, Wash, the decks covered with a mass of passengers, leaving for the new gold field"--Phonoscope, January 1898, p. 12.- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- 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....
- 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, VideoTrick bears "As the film opens, several large bears are performing and, as it continues, they can be seen sitting in chairs, standing on their hind legs, carrying broomsticks as swords or rifles, marching...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1899
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Film, VideoLower falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park "The film shows the grandeur of a waterfall against the heavy growth of timber on each side. The distance of the waterfall from the camera did not permit the complete fall of...
- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- 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, VideoU.S. cavalry supplies unloading at Tampa, Florida
United States cavalry supplies unloading at Tampa, Florida | Title from the Internet movie database: U.S. Cavalry unloading ambulance supplies "Here is a freight train of thirty cars loaded with baggage and ambulance supplies for the 9th U.S. Cavalry. In the foreground a score of troopers are pulling, lifting and hauling an...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Paley, William Daly
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoS.S. "Coptic" in the harbor
Steamship "Coptic" in the harbor From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: Shows the vessel away from the dock and slowly turning. The vessel is seen to good advantage, the four masts, smokestack and hull being faithfully reproduced. Clouds of...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoFast mail, Northern Pacific R. R.
Title in Edison films catalog: Fast mail Northern Pacific Railroad | Variant title from Edison motion pictures, 1890-1900: Fast mail, N.P.R.R. | Fast mail, Northern Pacific R.R. "Here is a twelve car train dashing along at a high rate of speed. It is seen first in the distance and approaches and passes by the camera. As it takes less...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoU.S. battleship "Indiana"
US battleship "Indiana" | United States battleship "Indiana" | Variant title from Edison motion pictures 1890-1900: U.S.S. "Indiana" coaling at sea "Taken at the Dry Tortugas, and shows the most powerful fighting machine in the world to-day as she lies at anchor taking on coal. The decks are covered with marines and sailors....- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Paley, William Daly
- Date: 1898
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Film, VideoShooting captured insurgents "A file of Spanish soldiers line up the Cubans against a blank wall and fire a volley. The flash of rifles and drifting smoke make a very striking picture. 50 feet"--Edison films...
- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1898
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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, VideoHorses loading for Klondike, no. 9
Variant title in Edison motion pictures 1890-1900: Horses loading for the Klondike "The wharf is crowded with live stock, and the huge derrick slowly drops the large box or sling into the bunch. Into this cradle a horse is led, and is slowly hoisted...- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoLaunch of life boat
Launch of lifeboat | Variant title from Edison motion pictures 1890-1900: Launch of a life boat, Fort Point Sta., Cal "Pacific Coast Life Saving Service series: These subjects are illustrative of the work performed by the Life Saving Corps of the United States Government, and show the methods in vogue at one...- Contributor: White, James H. (James Henry) - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - United States. Life-Saving Service - Blechynden, Frederick - Fort Point Life-Saving Station (U.S.) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
- Date: 1897
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Film, VideoLick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal "The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick, of Pennsylvania, was constructed at a cost of $700,000, being equipped with one...
- Contributor: Blechynden, Frederick - Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897
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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...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Heise, William - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1897