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California-1938: Man With Rifle And Pack Mule At Campsite

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1938 California
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Man With Rifle And Pack Mule At Campsite — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1938 captures a man in a wide-brimmed hat and period clothing standing beside a pack mule loaded with supplies at a rustic campsite. The mule, equipped with a saddle and tied with rope, stands patiently on uneven ground near a canvas tent. The man holds a rifle, suggesting a hunting or exploration trip in the California wilderness. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural movement and the grainy texture characteristic of home movies from the era, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century outdoor life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorBlack & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127417436

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: No
  • 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 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • animal
  • horsemen
  • load
  • camp
  • horse
  • transportation
  • carrying
  • men
  • walking
  • front
  • california
  • 1938
  • 1938 California home movie
  • vintage 8mm film
  • pack mule carrying load
  • outdoor camping 1938
  • man with rifle
  • 1930s exploration footage
  • rustic campsite
  • vintage transportation
  • 8mm archival footage
  • historical home movie
  • wilderness travel
  • period clothing 1930s
  • black and white film
  • nostalgic camping
  • vintage animal footage
  • 1930s Americana
  • outdoor adventure
  • classic film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • archival camping

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1938 California 8mm footage supports documentary or educational requests for outdoor camp, pack animal, and rifle-bearing traveler scenes from the late 1930s.

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