1938: Overview of People Enjoying Their Time at the Local Lake, San Francisco

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Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration14s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1938 California

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Overview of People Enjoying Their Time at the Local... — Clip Details

1938: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a lively summer day at a local lake in San Francisco, California. Families and friends gather along the shoreline, enjoying the sun and water in a classic mid-20th century scene. The footage shows people swimming, relaxing, and socializing in period-appropriate attire, reflecting the leisure culture of the era. Shot on 8mm film, the clip offers authentic archival quality with natural lighting and candid moments. This nostalgic glimpse into 1930s American life is ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

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: 14s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68805253

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 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: San Francisco, 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)

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