1937: College graduation parade in full gowns from the university in Elyria, Ohio

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Year1937
Decade1930s
LocationElyria, Ohio, United States
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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1937: College graduation parade in full gowns from the university in Elyria, Ohio. This vintage 8mm film captures a historic moment in the Midwest, showing graduates in academic regalia marching through city streets during a public celebration. The black-and-white footage, shot on Super 8mm and 8mm, reflects the formal traditions of 1930s American higher education. Grainy texture and authentic period detail preserve the era's atmosphere, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century academic life. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 16s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 55768616

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1920 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: spring decoration day,nancy
Reel-level year note: 1937-1938
Reel-level location note: elyria ohio
Date: 1937 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: Elyria, Ohio, 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)

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