[Henry P. Rines--home movies] Reel 1

Date1926

Can DescriptionsDonor's notes 'Portland Harbor--Hay's house. Hudson River. 1926.' // Shrunken. // Scenes of expansive residence and grounds in city residential area. Scenes of coastal residence with footage of husky dog. Shots of rocky shore line and ocean visits. Extended family shot on porch of house. Shingle style. Shot of sedan car. Scenes of college campus, including campus green and building. Female students playing leap frog. Group portrait of female students. Graduation at same campus. Women parade across frame in cap and gown. 40-50 female students on campus green holding hands while gathered in a circle. Graduation ceremoney. Choral singing by graduates in cap and gown. Ceremonial planting of a tree adjacent to campus building. Female graduates walk in single file with a continous garland of foliage extending from graduate to graduate. Shots of large summer home shingle style and garden area. Apple blossom. Harbor views with shot of large steam vessel. Schooners in harbor channel. Toddlers at play along sea shore clothed in sailor suits. Children play in lawn sprinkler in one-piece bathing suits. Scenes shot from elevated POV: wide river valley bounded by wooded hills. Shots from above show train moving along. Suspension bridge and ship passing under bridge. - 02/1996