1948: For the First Time Meet a Group of Elephants in This Unique Circus Meeting

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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For the First Time Meet a Group of Elephants in This... — Clip Details

1948: For the first time, a group of children and adults gather in Chicago, Illinois, to meet a troupe of elephants during a unique circus performance. This vintage 8mm home movie captures the wonder and excitement of a mid-century circus event, with colorful animals and traditional entertainment. The footage reflects a nostalgic slice of everyday life, showcasing community gatherings and childhood memories from the post-war era. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67395737

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2069 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: cb hill jr
Reel-level year note: 1948
Reel-level location note: glencoe illinois
Date: 1948 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: Chicago, Illinois, 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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