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Archival footage filmed in 1942

423 clips filmed across the archive in 1942. The footage includes babies and young children, football games and children playing indoors. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

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Places filmed in 1942

1942 · Sebring, Ohio, United States217 clips1942 · Union City, New Jersey, United States24 clips1942 · Levittown, New York, United States20 clips1942 · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States18 clips1942 · Cliffside Park, New Jersey, United States15 clips1942 · New York, New York, United States31 clips1942 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States12 clips1942 · Los Angeles, California, United States8 clips1942 · Cottonwood, Arizona, United States6 clips1942 · Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States4 clips1942 · Chicago, Illinois, United States4 clips1942 · Glencoe, Illinois, United States3 clips

About this footage collection

What footage is available from 1942?

423 clips filmed across the archive in 1942. The footage includes babies and young children, football games and children playing indoors. 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?

293 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.