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Archival footage filmed in 1938

2,051 clips filmed across the archive in 1938. The footage includes winter scenery, buildings under construction, city streets and family pets. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

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Places filmed in 1938

1938 · Winchester, Maryland, United States192 clips1938 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States147 clips1938 · Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States104 clips1938 · Bucks Lake, California, United States103 clips1938 · Mount Washington, New Hampshire, United States92 clips1938 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States83 clips1938 · Cumberland, Maryland, United States67 clips1938 · Vineland, New Jersey, United States59 clips1938 · Fort Ross, California, United States58 clips1938 · Reading, Pennsylvania, United States59 clips1938 · Bonneville Dam, Oregon, United States55 clips1938 · Oroville, California, United States47 clips

About this footage collection

What footage is available from 1938?

2,051 clips filmed across the archive in 1938. The footage includes winter scenery, buildings under construction, city streets and family pets. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

How are featured and popular clips selected?

Featured clips use the actual preview image’s exposure, contrast and detail, with different scenes included where available. Stockfilm exclusives and other direct licenses are preferred. Popular clips use recorded licensing activity within this same year or place.

How do I license a clip?

1,556 clips in this collection are available directly from Stockfilm at $149 per clip. Check each clip’s commercial or editorial restrictions. Marketplace-only clips are labeled Pond5 only and have separate pricing.