Film of three newsreels from the 1920s, [ca. 1926-1927]

  • Collection ID 2003.0214
  • Title Film of three newsreels from the 1920s [motion picture].
  • Dates [ca. 1926-1927]
  • Physical description 1 film reel : b&w, safety film ; 16 mm.
  • Access and usage restrictions Original motion picture film is not available for viewing. Researchers may view a video copy instead.
  • Collection summary Single film containing three newsreels about (1.) the 1926 Army-Navy football game held at Soldier Field; (2.) celebrations of Charles Lindberg's 1927 transatlantic flight; and (3.) the 1927 heavyweight boxing championship fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the estate of Dr. Edwin J. DeCosta (2003.0214).
  • Names
    • Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983.
    • Tunney, Gene, 1898-1978.
    • Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974.
    • Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 Portraits.
    • Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill)
    • Army-Navy football game (1926 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • DeCosta, Edwin J., former owner. fmo
  • Subjects
    • Aviators 1920-1929. lctgm
    • Boxing Illinois Chicago 1920-1929. lctgm
    • Crowds Illinois Chicago 1920-1929. lctgm
    • Football Illinois Chicago 1920-1929. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) 1920-1929.
  • Genre
    • Motion pictures.
    • Film. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.