[Chute Homestead—home movies] Reel 8

Datecirca 1941

Viewing NotesFootage of people relaxing in and around a lake, including people floating around in a bathtub fitted with an outboard motor, people on various kinds of boat, people canoeing, flipping and righting canoes, playing on a water slide, swimming and water skiing and a group of men changing into costumes, including nightgowns, women’s clothing and diapers, one of whom is wearing a banner that reads, “Miss Naples”, posing for the camera and then jumping into the lake. Footage of people playing baseball and tennis. A few shots of people in a garden. Footage of men fishing in a boat and posing with their catch. Footage of activities in and around a lake, including people lounging in rafts and water skiing. Footage of boy scouts cooking a meal and eating at a camp site. Two group shots of boys acting up for the camera. A few shots of people playing tennis. A shot of a man holding up a fish on a line. Footage of activities in and around a lake, including a shot of a sign that reads “State of Maine Outboard Marathon Race 70 Miles Sunday August 24 1 P.M.” with a directional arrow underneath it, people sailing, cruising in boats with outboard motors, rowing row boats canoes and kayaks, diving off of diving boards and lounging on the shore. A shot of a flag- raising ceremony with a woman in a top hat blowing a bugle. Footage of people floating around a lake in a bathtub fitted with an outboard motor. A few shots of houses and other buildings with some girls about.

Can DescriptionsNotes on can: “Homestead #2” “Waterspot [sic]”