Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
Shot on 8mm film in 1961, this vintage home movie captures a flooded landscape in Wauconda, Illinois. Two people, a man and a woman in heavy winter coats, walk along the muddy bank of a swollen river, their figures framed by bare trees. The water has inundated the area, submerging fence posts and reaching the foundation of a white house. The scene is overcast and somber, with muted colors and classic Super 8 grain, evoking a sense of quiet resilience during a natural disaster. This archival footage offers a poignant glimpse into mid-century American life and environmental challenges.
Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.
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.
glenn t evans,baby come home,june,tommy
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
More from United States across other decades
1960s footage from around the world
1960s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes