Vintage Stock Footage
1961 Michigan
361 clips filmed in Michigan in 1961, 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
Michigan USA (1961): Young Boys Learning To Surf In A Lake In The Afternoon
Michigan USA (1961): People In A Boat Watching As A Person In An Orange Life Vest
Michigan USA (1961): Someone Water Skiing
Michigan USA (1961): Man Practicing Water Skiing
Michigan USA (1961): Man Rapidly Waterskiing With Skill And Balance Toward Small
Michigan USA (1961): Old Man Water Skiing Film Wearing Old Fashioned Life Jacket
Michigan USA (1961): A Man Water Skiing
Michigan USA (1961): Person Water Skiing On A River With A Bridge Connecting Two
Michigan USA (1961): Man Tries To Water Ski, Woman Water Skiing Behind Boat
Michigan USA (1961): Water Skier Crashing Into The Water
Michigan USA (1961): Boat Pulling A Person On A Water Ski On The Lake With
Michigan USA (1961): Person Falls Down Into The Water While They Are Jet Skiing
Michigan USA (1961): Vintage Waterskiing Attempt At Local Lake
Michigan USA (1961): Swimming Off The Boat In The Middle Of The Lake
Michigan USA (1961): Boat Sailor Has Trouble Setting Boat And Falls In Water
Michigan USA (1961): Want To Water Ski
Michigan USA (1961): Dual Water-Skiers On The Lake
Michigan USA (1961): Water Skiing Behind A Motor Boat With Double Tandem Skiers
Michigan USA (1961): On The Lake Waterskiing With Friends And Family Summer Time
Michigan USA (1961): Water Skiers Just Missing Reckless Boaters On A Lake In The
Michigan USA (1961): A Motorboat Creates A Wake As It Tows Two Skiers On A Lake
Michigan USA (1961): Two People Water Skiing Behind A Boat In A Crowded Water Area
Michigan USA (1961): Waterskiing On The Lake
Michigan USA (1961): Man Rides On Water Skis On The Back Of A Speedboat
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 361 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- water227
- sports175
- recreation173
- boat152
- people133
- skiing125
- lake119
- man102
- fun84
- nature69
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 20151961-1962 / detroit michigan,
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 Michigan footage is available?
361 clips of home movie footage filmed in Michigan in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are water, sports, recreation, boat and people.
What format was 1961 Michigan footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s 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 361. 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 2015. 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 1961 Michigan stock footage commercially?
361 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 1961 Michigan archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.