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1960s Swimming & Water Fun

By the 1960s nearly every family had a camera, and it shows: this is the deepest decade in the archive, in saturated Super 8 color.

Vintage poolside and waterfront footage featuring swimming, diving, splashing, and summertime water activities on film.

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Top 48 1960s clips matching “Swimming & Water Fun”, ranked by licensing history

1961: Children jumping into dad's arms in home above ground swimming pool.

1961: Children jumping into dad's arms in home above ground swimming pool.

1961 | Buffalo, New York | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1968: kids learning how to swim COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA

1968: kids learning how to swim COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA

1968 | Cottonwood, Arizona | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Hagerstown Maryland USA (1966): Kids Of Different Ages Swimming And Playing In The

Hagerstown Maryland USA (1966): Kids Of Different Ages Swimming And Playing In The

1966 | Hagerstown, Maryland | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1962: video of family at public pool, swimming and splashing in the shallow end

1962: video of family at public pool, swimming and splashing in the shallow end

1962 | Rhodes | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1963: Dog carefully drinking from swimming pool on hot summer day. SAN DIEGO,

1963: Dog carefully drinking from swimming pool on hot summer day. SAN DIEGO,

1963 | San Diego, California | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1969: people swimming, relaxing and soaking up the sun at the pool

1969: people swimming, relaxing and soaking up the sun at the pool

1969 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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Cottonwood Arizona (1968): Children Pool Group Outside Swim Splash Sun Summer Camp

Cottonwood Arizona (1968): Children Pool Group Outside Swim Splash Sun Summer Camp

1968 | Cottonwood, Arizona | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1966: older guy jumps in the pool FLORIDA

1966: older guy jumps in the pool FLORIDA

1966 | Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1968: two ladies sitting in the chair and sunbathing on the bank of the swimming

1968: two ladies sitting in the chair and sunbathing on the bank of the swimming

1968 | Scottsdale, Arizona | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1963: alligator swimming in shallow water on the hunt for prey FRANCE

1963: alligator swimming in shallow water on the hunt for prey FRANCE

1963 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1960: a swimming scene FLORIDA

1960: a swimming scene FLORIDA

1960 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1964: someone jumping or diving into the water in an above ground pool CAMDEN

1964: someone jumping or diving into the water in an above ground pool CAMDEN

1964 | Camden, New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1963: kid jumping off a diving board into pool MISSISSIPPI

1963: kid jumping off a diving board into pool MISSISSIPPI

1963 | Mississippi | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1960: a group of people sitting around a pool outside in the daytime MIAMI

1960: a group of people sitting around a pool outside in the daytime MIAMI

1960 | Miami, Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1965: baby girl sitting in a bucket of water and playing with a cap gun.

1965: baby girl sitting in a bucket of water and playing with a cap gun.

1965 | Fallston, Maryland | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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Las Vegas Nevada (1966): Family Swimming In The Summer Outside A White Apartment

Las Vegas Nevada (1966): Family Swimming In The Summer Outside A White Apartment

1966 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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Los Angeles California USA (1962): Swimming Sea Turtle

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Swimming Sea Turtle

1962 | Los Angeles, California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1969: swans like to leisure too. COLORADO

1969: swans like to leisure too. COLORADO

1969 | Colorado | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1965:EASTER MOLOKAI WHALES BEACH PARADE ALOHA TOWER. Fin In The Water

1965:EASTER MOLOKAI WHALES BEACH PARADE ALOHA TOWER. Fin In The Water

1965 | 8mm, HomeMovie | $177

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North Hollywood California (1962): Kids Walking Towards A Pool And Trying To Make

North Hollywood California (1962): Kids Walking Towards A Pool And Trying To Make

1962 | North Hollywood, California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1960: Folks gather to cool off at the local swimming hole pond recreation area.

1960: Folks gather to cool off at the local swimming hole pond recreation area.

1960 | Troy, New York | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1968: family vacationing on the water OCEAN CITY NEW JERSEY

1968: family vacationing on the water OCEAN CITY NEW JERSEY

1968 | Ocean City, New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Los Angeles California USA (1962): Home Video Of Beach And Woman In Black Bathing

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Home Video Of Beach And Woman In Black Bathing

1962 | Los Angeles, California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1965: Man falls off springboard in failed attempt at pool diving fun. SAN

1965: Man falls off springboard in failed attempt at pool diving fun. SAN

1965 | San Diego, California | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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New Jersey USA (1966): Three Boys Roughhousing In The Backyard Above Ground

New Jersey USA (1966): Three Boys Roughhousing In The Backyard Above Ground

1966 | New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1962: sea life swims around under the deep, dark, blue sea. SAN PEDRO

1962: sea life swims around under the deep, dark, blue sea. SAN PEDRO

1962 | San Pedro, California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1960: kids playing in water off a dock and splashing BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN

1960: kids playing in water off a dock and splashing BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN

1960 | Brighton, Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1963: Hawaiian luau summer pool party trendy at the time.

1963: Hawaiian luau summer pool party trendy at the time.

1963 | Miami, Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1965: Woman watering blooming flowers water garden hose.

1965: Woman watering blooming flowers water garden hose.

1965 | Palm Springs, California | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1967: sparkling water is falling to the pothole in a weak river YELLOWSTONE

1967: sparkling water is falling to the pothole in a weak river YELLOWSTONE

1967 | Yellowstone, Wyoming | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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(8mm Vintage) 1966 Kids Diving Board At Motel Pool

(8mm Vintage) 1966 Kids Diving Board At Motel Pool

1966 | 8mm, Super8, 16mm | $178

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Ely Nevada (1968): A Scene Of Two Kids Playing Outside In The Mud

Ely Nevada (1968): A Scene Of Two Kids Playing Outside In The Mud

1968 | Ely, Nevada | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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Wisconsin (1964): View Of Green Trees And Calm Blue Lake water On A Clear Day

Wisconsin (1964): View Of Green Trees And Calm Blue Lake water On A Clear Day

1964 | Wisconsin | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1966: shaky footage of open road with a water tower in the background FLORIDA

1966: shaky footage of open road with a water tower in the background FLORIDA

1966 | Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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St Paul Minnesota USA (1962): Boy And Girl Smile And Laugh In Water While Jumping

St Paul Minnesota USA (1962): Boy And Girl Smile And Laugh In Water While Jumping

1962 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1963: fast vessel causes water to splash backwards on port side of boat IDAHO

1963: fast vessel causes water to splash backwards on port side of boat IDAHO

1963 | Idaho | 8mm, 16mm | $199

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1967: a large ship or cruise liner on the open water as scene from another

1967: a large ship or cruise liner on the open water as scene from another

1967 | Calais | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Michigan USA (1961): Man Slalom Skiing Behind A Boat Wipes Out And Ends Up In The

Michigan USA (1961): Man Slalom Skiing Behind A Boat Wipes Out And Ends Up In The

1961 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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Michigan USA (1961): Man In Orange Life Vest Water Skiing Being Pulled By A Boat

Michigan USA (1961): Man In Orange Life Vest Water Skiing Being Pulled By A Boat

1961 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1964: a water area is seen KINGSTON, JAMAICA

1964: a water area is seen KINGSTON, JAMAICA

1964 | Kingston, Jamaica | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1961: woman enjoying a day water skiing. MICHIGAN

1961: woman enjoying a day water skiing. MICHIGAN

1961 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1966: dolphins playing in the pool. NORFOLK VIRGINIA

1966: dolphins playing in the pool. NORFOLK VIRGINIA

1966 | Norfolk, Virginia | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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1962: hippo and peacock swimming SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: hippo and peacock swimming SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962 | San Pedro, California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1962: indigenous asian people performing labor in a body of water. BANGKOK

1962: indigenous asian people performing labor in a body of water. BANGKOK

1962 | Bangkok | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Kenya (1969): Two Water Buffalo Fighting, She Must Be A Special Lady

Kenya (1969): Two Water Buffalo Fighting, She Must Be A Special Lady

1969 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1965:EASTER MOLOKAI WHALES BEACH PARADE ALOHA TOWER. Getting Drowned By

1965:EASTER MOLOKAI WHALES BEACH PARADE ALOHA TOWER. Getting Drowned By

1965 | 8mm, HomeMovie | $177

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Texas USA (1963): Vintage Science Fair Project Presentation OF Other Surface Water

Texas USA (1963): Vintage Science Fair Project Presentation OF Other Surface Water

1963 | Texas | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1969: camels drinking from a watering hole SUDAN

1969: camels drinking from a watering hole SUDAN

1969 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1960s Christmas & Holiday Celebrations

Vintage Christmas morning scenes, holiday decorations, family gift-opening moments, and festive gatherings captured on 8mm and Super 8 home movies.

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1960s Weddings & Ceremonies

Vintage wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal parties, and romantic celebrations preserved in archival home movie footage.

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1960s Halloween & Costumes

Classic Halloween trick-or-treating, homemade costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky neighborhood scenes from the archives.

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1960s Easter & Spring Celebrations

Vintage Easter egg hunts, spring parades, Sunday best outfits, and springtime family celebrations preserved on film.

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1960s Fourth of July

Independence Day parades, backyard barbecues, fireworks displays, and patriotic celebrations captured on vintage home movie film.

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1960s Birthday Parties

Nostalgic birthday party footage with cake-cutting, candle-blowing, party hats, and childhood celebrations from the home movie era.

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