Vintage Stock Footage
1959 Iowa
457 clips filmed in Iowa in 1959, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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Iowa (1959): A Quiet Lake View With A Lot Of Trees Under A Gray Day
Iowa (1959): Boat Trip On The Lagoon To See The Water And The Trees
Iowa (1959): Men Standing By Water Laughing Man Mowing The Lawn
Iowa (1959): Strong And Hard Working Grandfather Cleans The Front Yard
Iowa (1959): The Camera Captures The Darkness And Small Flashes Of Light In The
Iowa (1959): Three People and A Dog Relaxing On Chairs Outside
Iowa (1959): A Person Is Sitting Nervously Among Family And Close Friends
Iowa (1959): Family Sitting In Lawn Chairs In A Backyard & A Dog With White Fur
Iowa (1959): Beautiful White Dog Walking In Grassy Yard
Iowa (1959): View Of White Dog And Person Wearing White Shirt Standing Behind
Iowa (1959): Three People Standing For Camera In Front Of Their House
Iowa (1959): White Dog Playing Outside Of White House In The Summer
Iowa (1959): A Home Has Patches Of Snow On Its Shingled Roof And Shadows From
Iowa (1959): A White House With Windows And Part Of The Dark Roof And A Big Tree
Iowa (1959): Panning Shot For White House Shed With Car Surrounded By Trees
Iowa (1959): Filming The Outdoor Looking Upon The Nearby House Structures Along
Iowa (1959): The Crops In The Field Behind The House Are Almost Ready To Be
Iowa (1959): Shadow Play Of The Trees In The Front Yard On The Side Of A House
Iowa (1959): Birdhouse On Top Of The House
Iowa (1959): Birds Stays On A Wood Structure Flying All Around
Iowa (1959): On The Tower There Is A Bird House A Group Of Bird Resting On The
Iowa (1959): Old Building On Stilts
Iowa (1959): Small Suspended Birdhouse On The Roof
Des Moines Iowa USA (1959): Two Boys At Home Playing Dress Up In Their Daddy
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 457 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people246
- parade94
- nature80
- flowers61
- street51
- community event47
- holidays46
- crowd44
- trees44
- marching41
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 13191959 / iowa
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1959 Iowa footage is available?
457 clips of home movie footage filmed in Iowa in 1959, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, parade, nature, flowers and street.
What format was 1959 Iowa footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1950s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 457. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1319. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1959 Iowa stock footage commercially?
457 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1959 Iowa archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.