Chelan Washington USA-1939: A Group Of Men Drink And Load Camping Supplies

Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationChelan, Washington, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1939 Chelan Washington

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A Group Of Men Drink And Load Camping Supplies — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Chelan, Washington, USA, in 1939 shows a group of men taking a break by a rocky riverbank. Dressed in period attire with red hats and dark jackets, the men drink from bottles and share a moment of camaraderie. The scenic backdrop features a wide river and forested mountains. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and natural light, capturing a nostalgic slice of mid-20th century outdoor recreation and friendship.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 122610417

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1674 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: mt washington,quebec
Date: 1939 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: Chelan, Washington, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Suits documentary requests for 1930s Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation, Depression-era leisure culture, or period camping and river expedition sequences.
Period detail: Men wear matching dark jackets and red berets or similar caps; bundled canvas bedrolls, wooden poles, and wooden supply crates suggest a pre-WWII camping or fishing expedition ca. 1939.
Home-movie behavior: The men laugh and drink directly into the camera with relaxed informality, suggesting a fellow camper operated the camera as part of the group.
What appears in frame: Rocky riverbank, wide river, forested and rocky mountains, adult men in dark jackets and red hats, bundled canvas bedrolls, wooden poles, supply crates, and a partially visible structure with signage.
Film character: 8mm color stock shows warm orange-brown shift, moderate grain, and slight overexposure in water highlights, characteristic of late-1930s amateur color film.
Edit role: Works as a character-establishing cutaway or period-leisure insert in a Depression-era documentary; the final loading frame suits a narrative transition beat.
Historical context: Group camping and fishing outings in the Pacific Northwest were a common leisure activity for working men in the late 1930s; matching red hats may indicate a club or organized group outing.
Research note: Recognizable adult faces appear throughout; likeness rights cannot be assumed for any identifiable individuals; a partially legible sign in frame 4 may constitute a brand requiring human review.
Research search match: Researchers may search for 1930s camping footage, Pacific Northwest home movie, Depression-era outdoor recreation, men drinking by a river, or pre-war leisure.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with other clips from the same reel or Chelan area; then with 1930s Pacific Northwest outdoor scenes; then with period camping or river expedition footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

Three adult men on a rocky riverbank near Chelan, Washington, ca. 1939; two drink from bottles in matching red hats; river and forested mountains behind. — Men drinking on a rocky riverbank beside camping gear, ca. 1939.

Two adult men, likely on a camping trip near Chelan, Washington, ca. 1939, laughing toward the camera; bundled canvas bedroll and river and mountains visible. — Two men laughing at the camera on a rocky riverbank, ca. 1939.

Two men on a rocky riverbank, possibly near Chelan, Washington, ca. 1939; one holds a bottle or snack; canvas bedrolls and river landscape visible behind. — Men with camping gear on a riverbank, ca. 1939.

Group of men loading camping supplies near a roofed structure by the water, ca. 1939; wooden crates visible; mountains in background; partially legible sign requires review. — Men loading supplies near a lakeside structure, ca. 1939.

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