1952: Family Swimming and Boating on the Tennessee River.

Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationChattanooga, United States
Duration15s
Price$178 USD

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Family Swimming and Boating on the Tennessee River — Clip Details

1952: Family enjoying a sunny day on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, captured in vintage 8mm film. Children and adults swim and boat in the river, showcasing mid-century American recreation and leisure. The footage features classic 1950s clothing, natural lighting, and authentic home movie charm. This archival 8mm film clip offers nostalgic Americana, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling about postwar family life and river culture in the South.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 52044790

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2201 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: jf rutledge,picnic,
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: chattanooga tennesee
Date: 1952 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Chattanooga, 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: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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