[1929 Aug, 1950 Jun: Heidkamp Home Movie Canister B]
Date Of Production
1929 – 1950
Abstract
Two separate Heidkamp home movies, one of Niagara Falls from June 1950 and one of downtown Chicago from August 1929.
Description
The first film is from June 1950, as the Heidkamp family visits Niagara Falls and then attends the Merchant Marine Academy Commencement of Frank Heidkamp. Frank's parents Herbert & Mary, sisters Marjorie & Rosemary, niece Mary Kay Cramer and nephew John Cramer are present.
The second film is from 28 August 1929, capturing the Graf Zeppelin flying over Chicago the day before completing the first-ever global circumnavigation by air. Footage shot from Grant Park with shots of the Wrigley Building, and Mary T. Heidkamp with children Herb Jr., Rosemary, Mary Lou, Robert, and baby Francis (Frank).
The second film is from 28 August 1929, capturing the Graf Zeppelin flying over Chicago the day before completing the first-ever global circumnavigation by air. Footage shot from Grant Park with shots of the Wrigley Building, and Mary T. Heidkamp with children Herb Jr., Rosemary, Mary Lou, Robert, and baby Francis (Frank).
Run Time
8 min 46 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
200 feet
Color
color and B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Reversal Positives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Heidkamp, Herbert A. (is filmmaker)
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