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1966: A Swimming Scene in Barstow, California

1966: A Swimming Scene in Barstow, California

  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationBarstow, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1966 Barstow California
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A Swimming Scene in Barstow, California — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1966 capturing a swimming scene in Barstow, California. The footage shows individuals practicing backstroke in an outdoor pool under bright daylight, with splashes and swishing water sounds. The scene conveys a sense of fun and family outing, with a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere typical of mid-1960s American leisure. The slow, steady movements suggest training or casual recreation, possibly a local competition or swim lesson. The film’s grainy texture and color palette reflect authentic 8mm home movie quality, offering a rare glimpse into everyday life in 1960s California.

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
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67966489

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1106 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wedding,vacation
Reel-level year note
1966
Reel-level location note
danville,illinois,california
Date
1966 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Barstow, California, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • swimming
  • scene
  • backstroke
  • practice
  • competition
  • water
  • pool
  • fun
  • outdoor
  • enjoy
  • work
  • hard
  • swimsuit
  • slow
  • steady
  • mentoring
  • monitor
  • splash
  • swish
  • drops
  • daylight
  • entertainment
  • family
  • outing
  • jolly
  • barstow
  • california
  • 1966
  • home video
  • 1966 swimming footage
  • Barstow California pool
  • vintage 8mm swimming
  • backstroke practice
  • outdoor pool 1966
  • family swimming scene
  • 1960s home movie
  • retro swimming clip
  • archival swimming footage
  • slow motion swim
  • water splashes 1966
  • American leisure 1960s
  • vintage home video
  • nostalgic pool day
  • 8mm film swimming
  • retro family outing
  • old film swimming
  • swimming competition 1966
  • vintage backyard pool
  • 1960s California life

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