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Curated Theme

Classroom and School Life (1950-1975)

School as families filmed it, 1950 to 1975: over 2,200 clips of first days, classroom parties, science fairs, pledge lines, and graduations from kindergarten lawns to college convocations. The camera came out for the milestones, so gowns, diplomas, and proud parents run all through these reels.

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Focus: United States and Latin America | 1950–1975

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schoolclassroomchildreneducation

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