1958: Someone Writing Christmas 1957 on a Piece of Paper Tacked to the Wall

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Year1958
Decade1950s
LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
Duration10s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Someone Writing Christmas 1957 on a Piece of Paper... — Clip Details

1958: Someone writes 'Christmas 1957' on a piece of paper tacked to a wall in Ames, Iowa. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a quiet, nostalgic moment of holiday preparation, with a hand holding a pen or pencil to create a handwritten announcement. The red text stands out against the paper. The scene reflects the warmth and tradition of a 1950s family holiday season, preserved in classic Super 8 film style. Ideal for documentaries, retro-themed content, or 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: 10s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67869734

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1320 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1956-1958
Reel-level location note: iowa
Date: 1958 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: Ames, Iowa, 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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