1939: Man Chopping Wood at Lake Tahoe

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
Duration20s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1939 California

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Man Chopping Wood at Lake Tahoe — Clip Details

A vintage 1939 home movie clip from Lake Tahoe, California, showing a man chopping wood outdoors. The footage captures manual labor and rural life in the late 1930s, filmed on 8mm film with authentic period detail. The scene reflects hard work and self-sufficiency in a natural lakeside setting, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century American life. This archival footage is ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 20s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68807851

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 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: Lake Tahoe, 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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