Phillip Smith Collection
Inclusive Dates
1936 – 1970
Bulk Dates
1936 – 1949
Abstract
This home movie collection consists of 8mm home movies shot between the years 1936-1970. The majority of the films were shot in Chicago. The few exceptions include a visit to Stillman Valley, Illinois, a bike club trip to Beloit, Wisconsin, a honeymoon to Paris & London and a visit to a horse track. The Chicago reels depict railways, neighborhood street and stoop scenes, multiple weddings, interior domestic scenes, a funeral and soda shop interiors.
Collection Items
Film
1954 circa: Wedding
1954
Film
1938 circa: Trip to Stillman Valley, Illinois - Bike Club Trip by Train to Beloit, Wisconsin
circa 1936 – 1938
Film
1947: Frolick’s Halloween Party - Family & Friends - Diners & Waitresses
1947 – 1948
Film
1960 circa: Wedding - European Honeymoon (Part 1)
1960
Film
1945 circa: Trainyards
1945
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- 1938 circa: Trip to Stillman Valley, Illinois - Bike Club Trip by Train to Beloit, Wisconsin
- 1945 circa: Trainyards
- 1946 circa: Kelm - Pankau - DuFour - Saunders
- 1947: Communion April 20, 1947 - Friends on Front Porch Steps
- 1947: Frolick’s Halloween Party - Family & Friends - Diners & Waitresses
- 1950 circa: Railroad
- 1954 circa: Wedding
- 1960 circa: Wedding - European Honeymoon (Part 1)
- 1969: Pick Nick
- Backyard Activities
- European Honeymoon (Part 2)
- Family & Friends
- Horse Racing
- More Family & Friends
- Wedding - Communion - Funeral Home
Collection Identifier
C.2008-03
Extent of Collection
14 reels of 8mm film totaling ??; 1 reel of Super 8mm film totaling 50'
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
Due to the nature of the way these films were acquired it is difficult to gain concrete information about the custodial history of these films.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the rights to the films in this collection.
Creators
Smith, Phillip
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