Americana

1960s

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WS large convention building with lots of people walking around in…

1950s

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Short on ice cream production. Shot of a roadside ice cream parlor.…

1950s

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On making animal toys. A woman makes model animals out of rubber or…

1950s

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Short on Fairyland, “Fairyland U.S.A!” Shot of two boys in nice slacks…

1950s

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On new lumberjack techniques. CU of huge pine tree falling, Men chop…

1950s

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Short on the evolution of building good, marketable fences. MS two men…

1950s

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On technology developed by Diamond Power Specialty Corporation. Woman…

1950s

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Short on the evolution of building good, marketable fences. Tractor…

1950s

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Short “High Fashion Furniture!” A couple examines modern furniture,…

1960s

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Home movie of Disneyland in 1968. Footage shot in the evening of…

1960s

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Home video of Disneyland in 1968. Clip of large pirate ship on the…

1950s

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A film about dude ranches in Colorado. Voiceover tells us of the perks…