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1958: Workers on Arid Mountain

1958: Workers on Arid Mountain

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  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationArizona, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1958 Arizona

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Workers on Arid Mountain — Clip Details

1958: Numerous people work laboriously among scattered stones on a sun-baked, arid mountain in Arizona. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a group of workers navigating a harsh desert landscape under a relentless sky, their efforts underscored by the absence of shelter and the scarcity of resources. The footage, shot on 8mm film, reveals a scene of arduous manual labor in a hostile environment, with dry shrubs and rocky terrain dominating the frame. The grainy, authentic quality of the archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-century labor in the American Southwest, evoking a sense of historical struggle and resilience. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
70193603

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Date
1958 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Arizona, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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