1953: Swim Meet in Cottonwood, Arizona

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
Duration11s
Price$178 USD

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Swim Meet in Cottonwood, Arizona — Clip Details

Vintage 1953 home movie footage from Cottonwood, Arizona, capturing a lively outdoor swim meet. Swimmers in classic bikinis and swim caps compete in freestyle races at a sunlit pool, with spectators watching from the grassy sidelines. The 8mm film shows clear water splashes, a ladder, and a judge overseeing the event. This nostalgic, retro clip offers authentic Americana from the 1950s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67405434

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1953 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: Cottonwood, Arizona, 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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