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1966: Young Boys in Procession at Catholic First Communion, Des Moines

1966: Young Boys in Procession at Catholic First Communion, Des Moines

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  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationDes Moines, Iowa, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1966 Des Moines Iowa

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1966: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a solemn outdoor march during a Catholic First Communion ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa. Young boys in formal attire walk in procession, their faces lit with nervous smiles as they participate in the sacred ritual. Nuns in traditional habits guide the children, while parents watch with pride. The grainy, nostalgic footage reflects the era's home movie style, offering a rare glimpse into 1960s vintage and religious tradition. This authentic archival clip evokes deep sentimentality and historical charm, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
58732482

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1318 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1966-1969
Reel-level location note
iowa
Date
1966 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
Des Moines, Iowa, 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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