1959: Group of Children Holding Hands in Circle at Recess, Iowa

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Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationIowa, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1959 Iowa

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Group of Children Holding Hands in Circle at Recess, Iowa — Clip Details

1959 vintage home movie footage from Iowa showing a group of children holding hands in a circle during recess. A child stands in the center as classmates laugh and play outdoors on a sunny spring day. The 8mm film captures authentic childhood joy and schoolyard games in a classic mid-century American setting. This archival clip offers nostalgic, candid moments of community and play, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or educational content about 1950s childhood. The warm, natural lighting and spontaneous energy reflect the era's carefree spirit.

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: 9s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72521124

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1319 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: iowa
Date: 1959 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: Iowa, 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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