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1939: Homeless Man Collecting Newspapers in Albany, NY

1939: Homeless Man Collecting Newspapers in Albany, NY

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationAlbany, New York, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1939 New York

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Homeless Man Collecting Newspapers in Albany, NY — Clip Details

1939: A vintage 8mm film clip from Albany, New York, capturing a homeless man collecting newspapers during the Great Depression. The grainy, hand-held footage shows him moving through a snowy, cold landscape, likely near a makeshift camp. He carries a cart, gathering recyclable materials for survival. The scene reflects the harsh realities of the 1930s, with a focus on poverty, resilience, and daily struggle. This archival footage offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into American life during the economic crisis, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61896825

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1676 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
jane
Reel-level year note
1939
Reel-level location note
new york,washington
Date
1939 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
Albany, 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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