1961: Family Swimming and Backstroke Practice at Pool in Camden, New Jersey

Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationCamden, New Jersey, United States
Duration18s
Price$178 USD
Collection1961 Camden New Jersey

Need 10+ clips? Send your brief and get a curated shortlist →

Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.

Family Swimming and Backstroke Practice at Pool in... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1961 captures a family enjoying a sunny day at a swimming pool in Camden, New Jersey. Children and adults practice backstroke and swim with playful energy, splashing and laughing under daylight. The footage shows a mix of casual fun and focused practice, with some individuals receiving gentle mentoring. The scene reflects mid-century American family life, with period swimsuits and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. This authentic archival clip offers nostalgic Americana, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: ExteriorSlow motion
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 18s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67580380

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1096 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: christmas,lake
Reel-level year note: 1960-1961
Reel-level location note: new jersey
Date: 1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Camden, New Jersey, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

View source reel context Open Clip Documentation Record Request source information Ask about direct-license availability

Topics & Keywords

family
swimming
pool
backstroke
practice
competition
water
fun
outdoor
enjoy
work
hard
swimsuit
slow
steady
mentoring
monitor
splash
swish
drops
daylight
entertainment
outing
jolly
camden
new jersey
1961
home video
1961 family swimming footage
vintage 8mm pool scene
Camden New Jersey 1961
backstroke practice
1960s family vacation
retro home movie
outdoor swimming fun
vintage swimsuit style
1960s pool party
American family life 1960s
archival 8mm film
slow motion swimming
family mentoring
water splashing
1960s nostalgia
vintage pool footage
8mm home movie
summer family outing
retro swimming competition
vintage American lifestyle

Visually Similar Clips