Vintage Stock Footage
1959 in Michigan
517 clips filmed in Michigan in 1959, from 2 source reels, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
New York (1959): Exploring The Battleground With The Family
New York (1959): Group Of People Two Men A Boy And A Girl Posing For A Video By An
New York (1959): A Woman And Three Children Pose For A Photo With A Cannon
New York (1959): Kids Playing Near A Cannon
Michigan (1959): Men And Women Playing Recreational Sports On The Field
Michigan (1959): Men And Women Playing A Game Of Catch Outside On The Lawn While
Michigan (1959): A Mature Woman Waves While Walking Forward Followed By A Car
Michigan (1959): Vintage Test Footage Of The Base Of A Pillar And Mid-Century
Michigan (1959): Two Ladies Show Off An Award As They Pose For A Camera Shot
Michigan (1959): Father Prepares The Food While Aunts Watch Him
Michigan (1959): Jewish Family Having A Celebration At Home In The s In Their
Michigan (1959): Mostly Black Film One Spot Looks Damaged Or Spliced But
Michigan (1959): Older Jewish Gentlemen Walking To His Chair And Sitting Down And
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 517 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people329
- family139
- man85
- boy79
- child79
- woman73
- holidays69
- objects65
- house63
- christmas59
Source reels
2 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1959 Michigan footage is available?
517 clips of home movie footage filmed in Michigan in 1959, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, family, man, boy and child.
What format was 1959 Michigan footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (2 reels). 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 517. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
2 physical source reels, including reels 2228 and 1101. 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 Michigan stock footage commercially?
517 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 Michigan archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.