Vintage Stock Footage

1939 Washington

Black and white archival footage from the 1940s showing military personnel engaged in training exercises, including football games, rifle practice, and field operations in rugged terrain.

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Chelan Washington (1939): Man Holds A Buck Head And Shakes It At Friend

Chelan Washington (1939): Man Holds A Buck Head And Shakes It At Friend

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Farmers In Field And Grinding

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Farmers In Field And Grinding

Chelan Washington (1939): Two Men Getting Into A Fist Fight In Front Of A Lake

Chelan Washington (1939): Two Men Getting Into A Fist Fight In Front Of A Lake

Washington USA (1939): Men Working Outside On A Construction Site

Washington USA (1939): Men Working Outside On A Construction Site

Washington USA (1939): Young Men At The Scrimmage Line Running A Football Play

Washington USA (1939): Young Men At The Scrimmage Line Running A Football Play

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Men Sawing Wood Beside A Tent In The Forest

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Men Sawing Wood Beside A Tent In The Forest

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A Group Of Men Cutting, Grinding, And Seasoning Meat

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A Group Of Men Cutting, Grinding, And Seasoning Meat

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Two Men Dragging Person Through Door And Pinching

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Two Men Dragging Person Through Door And Pinching

Chelan Washington (1939): Men Sharing Their Joy Having Drinks And Meat In A Dark

Chelan Washington (1939): Men Sharing Their Joy Having Drinks And Meat In A Dark

Chelan Washington (1939): Fisherman Taking A Break While The Boat Is Docked Out

Chelan Washington (1939): Fisherman Taking A Break While The Boat Is Docked Out

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Wooden Board Lying Horizontally Across Clear

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Wooden Board Lying Horizontally Across Clear

Chelan Washington (1939): Fishermen Gathered On The Bridge By The Sea And Boat

Chelan Washington (1939): Fishermen Gathered On The Bridge By The Sea And Boat

Chelan Washington (1939): A Blurred View Of Mountains And Hills Covered By A Pilot

Chelan Washington (1939): A Blurred View Of Mountains And Hills Covered By A Pilot

Chelan Washington (1939): A Mountain Trail Ready To Be Climbed For A Day Of

Chelan Washington (1939): A Mountain Trail Ready To Be Climbed For A Day Of

Chelan Washington (1939): Riding Through A Rugged Mountain That Is Not Traveled

Chelan Washington (1939): Riding Through A Rugged Mountain That Is Not Traveled

Chelan Washington (1939): Man With Outdoor Shop Displays Dead Deer And Bottles

Chelan Washington (1939): Man With Outdoor Shop Displays Dead Deer And Bottles

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Video With People Gathering

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Video With People Gathering

Chelan Washington (1939): Soldiers Are Cooking Liver Using Old Methods

Chelan Washington (1939): Soldiers Are Cooking Liver Using Old Methods

Chelan Washington (1939): Stump In A Big Space Surrounded By Big Trees And Vines

Chelan Washington (1939): Stump In A Big Space Surrounded By Big Trees And Vines

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Images Of A Dense Vegetation

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Images Of A Dense Vegetation

Chelan Washington (1939): Close Up With The Color Yellow

Chelan Washington (1939): Close Up With The Color Yellow

Chelan Washington (1939): Two People Riding A Canoe Down A River

Chelan Washington (1939): Two People Riding A Canoe Down A River

Chelan Washington (1939): Lake And A Boat With Two Men Fishing And A Rough Road

Chelan Washington (1939): Lake And A Boat With Two Men Fishing And A Rough Road

Chelan Washington (1939): A Forest With Many Trees And Two People On A Small Boat

Chelan Washington (1939): A Forest With Many Trees And Two People On A Small Boat

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1939 Washington footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 Washington home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.

What format was 1939 Washington footage shot on?

Most 1930s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.

Can I license 1939 Washington stock footage commercially?

Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.

Where can I download 1939 Washington archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.