
1 Item in This Collection
1) [Robert J. Ford--home movies] Reels 1-44
1. 1942 - Cape Cod; Bob and a monkey
2. 1943 - Local (cousins, uncle, grandparents, and great aunts) Memory Park and Trinity Street, Newton NJ; Jean in NHS band; Denville, NJ; Culvers L...
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Ford Family Collection

Primary Format and Extent
film (4700 ft.) : 16 mm

Collection Date Range
1942 – 1958

Summary
The collection consists of a total of 4,700 feet of 16mm film from 1942 to 1957. These consist of home movies shot by Robert Ford primarily in the family's home in New Jersey and their vacations in Cape Cod, MA, including family activities, community events, and travel.
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