Year and place collections

Archival footage filmed in 1952

1,875 clips filmed across the archive in 1952. The footage includes birthday cakes and parties, houses and residential streets, babies and young children and beach outings. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

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Places filmed in 1952

1952 · San Francisco, California, United States244 clips1952 · Edinbourgh, Scotland142 clips1952 · Houston, Texas, United States53 clips1952 · Washington, DC, United States40 clips1952 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States45 clips1952 · Hoover Dam, Nevada, United States6 clips1952 · Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, United States4 clips1952 · San Antonio, Texas, United States4 clips1952 · London, United Kingdom3 clips1952 · Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, United States3 clips1952 · Asti, California, United States2 clips1952 · Saint Augustine, Florida, United States2 clips

About this footage collection

What footage is available from 1952?

1,875 clips filmed across the archive in 1952. The footage includes birthday cakes and parties, houses and residential streets, babies and young children and beach outings. 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?

1,295 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.