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1937: Harvard University students taking off ice skates on frozen river shore.

1937: Harvard University students taking off ice skates on frozen river shore.

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
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Harvard University students taking off ice skates on... — Clip Details

1937 vintage 8mm film footage from Cambridge, Massachusetts, showing Harvard University students removing ice skates on the shore of a frozen river. The scene captures a winter afternoon with young men and boys relaxing after ice skating, untying their equipment and walking away from the frozen pond. Dressed in 1930s casual wear, they appear jolly and at ease, enjoying a cold, snowy day outdoors. The natural lighting and grainy film quality highlight the authentic archival charm of this historical moment, offering a nostalgic glimpse into student life and winter recreation at Harvard during the Great Depression era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63528155

Source & Documentation

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Date
1937 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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