Miscellaneous moving image films, [ca. 1930-1939]

  • Collection ID 1996.0350
  • Title Miscellaneous moving image films [motion picture].
  • Dates [ca. 1930-1939]
  • Physical description 5 motion picture films (ca. 500 ft.) : b&w, safety film ; 16 mm.
  • Access and usage restrictions In order to view an original motion picture film, a research copy must to be made.
  • Collection summary Includes amateur film footage of A Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) and the lakefront in 1931 before the opening of the fair. Also includes scenes of Douglas Park in Chicago and one unidentified reel. The original owner's name, Edward J. Zegar, is on four of the boxes.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Andrew Mogensen, 1996 (1996.350).
  • Names
    • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Zegar, Edward J., former owner. fmo
  • Subjects Exhibitions Illinois Chicago. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Pictorial works.
    • Douglas Park (Chicago, Ill.) Pictorial works.
  • Genre
    • Motion pictures.
    • Film. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.