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1966: Swimmer Practicing Backstroke

1966: Swimmer Practicing Backstroke

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  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1966 California

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Swimmer Practicing Backstroke — Clip Details

1966: A vintage home movie scene from California capturing a swimmer performing backstroke in a sunlit outdoor pool. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows a steady, slow-paced practice session with splashes and swishes of water under bright daylight. A mentor or coach monitors the swimmer, emphasizing focus and technique. The scene reflects a classic 1960s family outing, blending recreation, discipline, and nostalgia. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American leisure, ideal for documentaries, retro-themed content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorSlow motion
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68042810

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 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
California, 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)

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

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Topics & Keywords

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