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22) 1934.0001
Bangor Historical Society/WABI Compilation
Clips of 'Gadget Master' and 'Nuclear Survival Products' transferred from original negative. Digibeta stored in vault, BetaSP stored with reference tapes.
34) 1490.0003
[NHF Compilation - Promo Reel 3]
3/4 in. reference tape. 1988 NHF compilation tape of news stories from BHS/WABI Collection. Tape contains: 1. Ike speaks at Dow, sof, cat.no.0005-01, dated 1957 2. JFK at Univer...
2) 1273.0001
[Worumbo Mill]
Broadcast by NBC, early 1954, one of first in the Truth or Consequences series shows. A man was challenged to get a suit made in two weeks and given a bag of wool which he took ...
4) 1092.0010
Machine, Inc. of Maine (NHF Reel 10)
NHF catlaoguer's notes, 11/94 for NHF Reel 10: 'Machine Inc. of Maine' promo film for a sand screening production equipment company.
31) 1092.0008-.0009
The Resource and the Challenge (NHF Reels 8-9)
NHF cataloguer's notes, 11/94 for NHF Reels 8-9: [DIVISION BETWEEN REELS IS UNCLEAR] 'J.R. Simplot Co. Presents The Resource and the Challenge.' Promo film for a mining and agri...
2) 0935.0001
Land of Remembered Vacations
Promotional work made for the Maine Department of Economic Development. begins with scenes of Kittery, Maine turnpike to Augusta and Kennebec River. Film includes discussion of:...
326) 0849
[Various titles]
Includes the following titles: - Waterfront, a television series (syndicated 1954) about San Pedro Harbor (CA), starring Preston Foster; 16 episodes, 1,000 ft. each. - 138 assor...
92) 0813.0305
Smith, Pete: Chamber of Commerce, New Mall
News story dated 10-06-59.
9) 0813.0281
Smith, Halsey: President Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce
News story dated 12-03-58. Original label says STOCK: Smith, Halsey
226) 0729.0032
[Cushman's Ad]
Date from edge code on film. // Nissen Bread advertisement/commercial. // Footage of woman holding tray with food, Cushman's box. Talks about Cushman's Easter bakery products in...
198) 0622 cat. 0039-01-WABI-58
Ellsworth Fire
Ellsworth: Fire footage includes smiling fire chief and an Ellsworth Building Supplies Co. truck.
125) 0609 cat. 0035-02-WABI-56
Blue Nose Ferry
Bar Harbor: Ferry sailing into harbor includes speeches by the captain, Governor Edmund Muskie, GAM Kirk from Canada, Mr. Pickering from Canadian National Railways, Yarmouth com...
12) 0581 cat. 0037-01-WABI-56
Metropolitan Grand Opening
WABI interviews with employees of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. as they arrive for a luncheon at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. Luncheon to celebrate opening of new compan...
121) 0570 cat. 0041-01-WABI-59
'Gov. Muskie' Motor Ferry
Dedication ceremonies honoring ferry's maiden voyage from Islesboro to Lincolnville. Interviews with Maine Port Authority's General Manager Edward Langlord, Authority President ...
21) 0554 cat. 0042-01-WABI-59
Swan's Island Ferry
Swan's Island: William S. Silsby Ferry picking up and ferrying vehicles. Shots of rooms and deck, land, dedication for service to Swan's Island, speeches, ferry leaving port, is...
9) 0347 cat. 0030-20-WABI-56
John Paul Ads
Slow zoom onto John Paul clothing store logo reading, 'Big or Small, Short or Tall, John Paul Fits Em All.'
54) 0347 cat. 0030-16-WABI-59
Gass Sales
Gass Sales Barn and stables with man and donkey in foreground.
115) 0347 cat. 0030-15-WABI-59
John Paul Animation
John Paul clothing store ads. Men with varied builds model clothes.
14) 0347 cat. 0030-12-WABI-59
New Central Furniture
Interior shots of furniture store including sign reading, 'Office of Pappy Rappy.' Man coming out of this office smiling and with open arms. Also shot of calendar page from Sept...
13) 0344 cat. 1010-09-WABI-58
George Hale for Coca-Cola
Hale discusses food shopping, hearty meals, saying, 'And don't forget plenty of sparkling Coca-Cola.'
31) 0336 cat. 0024-02-WABI-59
John Paul Ads
John Paul clothing store ads. Young boy models a suit, walks to sign naming type of suit and price: 'Chargray Flannel -- $19.98,' 'Ice-Grey flannels -- Suit $24.98,' 'Sportcoat ...
21) 0336 cat. 0023-08-WABI
Opening of Portland General Electric
Portland: General Electric ribbon cutting shots include building exterior, man cutting ribbon and shaking hands, 'Portland Branch Office' sign.
27) 0335 cat. 0025-09-WABI-59
Bowl MOR Lanes
Bowling demonstration.
28) 0332 cat. 0020-05-WABI-59
John Paul Fits em All
Shot of the 'John Paul Fits Em All' sign. 2 takes.
27) 0332 cat. 0020-04-WABI-59
John Paul Top Coats
Spots for Ranch Coats and Top Coats. A man wearing a top coat looks into a three-way mirror, then walks to a sign with the coat's name and price. & takes.
26) 0332 cat. 0020-03-WABI-59
John Paul
Commercials: 1) A tall man models a suit and then walks to a sign that says, 'John Paul, Chargray Flannels, $37.50.' three takes 2) Same model in suit walks to a sign 'America's...
26) 0332 cat. 0020-03-WABI-59
John Paul Spots
First spot has a tall man modeling a suit and walking over to a sign that says, 'John Paul -- Chargray Flannels -- $37.50' 3 takes. 10 ft. each. Second spot has same man walking...
15) 0319 cat. 0013-12-WABI-59
[Joan Crawford at Dow Air Force Base]
Joan Crawford at opening ceremonies for Rudman Beverage Co., a new Pepsi-Cola factory in Maine. Her arrival at Dow Air Force Base on a Pepsi plane, her welcome by the crowd. She...
32) 0318 cat.0013-10-WABI
Nelson and Small Opening
Nelson and Small Plumbing and Heating has Open House. Shots include oil furnace, building exterior.
2) 0317 cat.0012-07-WABI-58
Bowl MOR Lanes
Ad for Bowl MOR Lanes
12) 0317 cat.0012-01-WABI-59
Mammoth Mart
Mammoth Mart Old-Fashioned Sale Days. Group dressed in period costume poses around piano.
11) 0316 cat.0011-03-WABI
WABI News Promo Globe
Bangor: Promo for WABI. Shots include revolving globe, 'WABI News Channel 5.'
10) 0316 cat.0010-12-WABI-59
Station ID and Season's Greetings
Bangor: Station ID in the form of a Christmas card held in someone's hands. The card is opened and the inside says, 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from WABI-TV Channel 5 ...
32) 0316 cat.0010-06-WABI-59
Rexall Brewer Auditorium
Brewer: Rexall displays Christmas wares at Brewer Auditorium. Shots include people browsing; displays of cards, toys and decorations; 'Toyland' and 'Merry Christmas' signs.
21) 0314 cat.1004-09-WABI-59
Jackson Boat Co. Fire
Veazie : Jackson Boat Co. fire including smoke pouring from building, fire fighters on ladders in the snowfall, fire truck.
30) 0312 cat. 1003-06-WABI-59
Hi-Value Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking of used car dealership including hand shaking, and shovelfuls of earth. Appears to be sponsored by International Harvester.
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