1968: Young Boy Gathering Wood and Preparing Fire in Cottonwood, Arizona

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
Duration9s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Cottonwood Arizona

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Young Boy Gathering Wood and Preparing Fire in... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1968 in Cottonwood, Arizona, showing a young boy gathering and preparing wood for a fire. The child carefully selects kindling, cuts scraps with a pocket knife, and arranges lumber and stones into a fire circle. Filmed on 8mm film, the footage captures authentic Americana nostalgia with natural lighting and grainy texture. This archival home movie offers a candid glimpse into mid-1960s outdoor life, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

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: 9s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67520943

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1040 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: scottsdale
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: scottsdale arizona
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Cottonwood, Arizona, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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