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1968: Family Enjoying Tropical Retreat with Palm Trees

1968: Family Enjoying Tropical Retreat with Palm Trees

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  • Year1968
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationScottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Collection1968 · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • StatusPartner License

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Family Enjoying Tropical Retreat with Palm Trees — Clip Details

1968: Our life on a tropical island SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA — vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing a family enjoying a sun-drenched tropical retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lush palm trees sway in the breeze under bright desert sun, evoking warm temperatures and island-like relaxation. This authentic 1960s archival clip showcases classic retro lifestyle moments, perfect for nostalgic storytelling, historical documentaries, or vintage Americana content. Filmed on 8mm film with natural sound and period charm, this rare home movie offers a vivid glimpse into mid-century leisure and family life in the Southwest.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
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Delivery
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Duration
12s
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Clip ID
73028158

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1040 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
scottsdale
Reel-level year note
1968
Reel-level location note
scottsdale arizona
Date
1968 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
Scottsdale, Arizona, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • hawaii
  • cuba
  • puerto
  • rico
  • haiti
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  • life
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  • island
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  • scottsdale arizona
  • 1968
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  • Scottsdale Arizona 1968
  • vintage 8mm home movie
  • 1960s family vacation
  • retro desert lifestyle
  • palm trees and sun
  • warm climate footage
  • 8mm film archive
  • vintage family moments
  • 1960s nostalgia
  • tropical island vibes
  • Arizona desert retreat
  • old film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • classic 1960s
  • vintage documentary
  • retro family life
  • warm breezes
  • sun-drenched scenes
  • archival 8mm film

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