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1961: Water Play Surfing Board Heavy Waves Michigan

1961: Water Play Surfing Board Heavy Waves Michigan

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMichigan, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1961 Michigan
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Water Play Surfing Board Heavy Waves Michigan — Clip Details

Vintage 1961 home movie footage from Michigan, United States, capturing a joyful family outing at the beach. Children and adults play in heavy waves, riding a surfboard and splashing in the water under bright daylight. The scene exudes happiness and serenity, with a father guiding a child in learning to surf. This authentic 8mm film clip showcases classic Americana nostalgia, with natural outdoor entertainment and a sense of adventure. Perfect for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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
6s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68147830

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note
1961-1962
Reel-level location note
detroit michigan,
Date
1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Michigan, 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

  • water
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  • surfing
  • board
  • heavy
  • waves
  • surfing beach
  • splash
  • jolly
  • mood
  • happy
  • outdoor
  • daylight
  • family
  • outing
  • entertainment
  • people
  • learning
  • trainer
  • father
  • love
  • peace
  • serenity
  • rubber
  • danger
  • swimming
  • freestyle
  • michigan
  • USA
  • 1961
  • home video
  • 1961 family beach outing
  • vintage 8mm surf footage
  • Michigan beach waves
  • home movie surfing clip
  • 1960s family fun
  • outdoor water play
  • vintage 8mm film
  • surfboard learning
  • father child bonding
  • heavy wave surfing
  • 1960s home video
  • classic American beach life
  • vintage family vacation
  • 8mm surf footage
  • Michigan coastline
  • retro home movie
  • 1960s outdoor recreation
  • vintage surfing
  • family entertainment
  • 1961 vintage film

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