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Boy Scouts Relaxing in Central Park

Boy Scouts Relaxing in Central Park

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration20s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1954 NYC

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Boy Scouts Relaxing in Central Park — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1954 capturing Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts relaxing in Central Park, New York City. The grainy, nostalgic film shows young scouts in uniform enjoying a sunny day outdoors, embodying 1950s Americana and youth group culture. This authentic, unscripted moment reflects mid-century leisure, community life, and the golden age of scouting. The footage offers a rare glimpse into postwar youth activities and urban park recreation, preserved in classic 8mm format with natural lighting and candid charm. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro lifestyle content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
20s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
51857459

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
New York City, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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

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