Farnsworth Museum Collection

Farnsworth Museum Collection
      film (2800 ft.) : si., col. ; 16 mm. reversal pos.
      video (90 min.) : sd., col. ; BetaSP
      Camden, ME
      Knox County, ME
      Rockland, ME
      Rockport, ME
      South Thomaston, ME
      Union, ME
      Vinalhaven, ME
      Waldoboro, ME
      Collection contains two factual works. "Knox County on Parade" comprises seven reels of actualities taken in Rockland, Maine, and the surrounding communities. Scenes include town buildings and local industries, public celebrations, winter and summer sports, and people. The videotape "A Portrait of Our People, Mid-Coast Maine, 1940," coproduced with the Farnsworth Museum, compiles footage of 1940 Knox County life in all four seasons. See also Wilbur Senter Collection and Knox County Camera Club Collection.
      The William A. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum is located in Rockland, Maine. The Knox County Camera Club was formed in 1937. In 1940 it had 38 members. "Knox County on Parade" was first shown in February 1941 at the Community Building auditorium in Rockland.
        Authorization to reuse and/or reproduce must be obtained from Northeast Historic Film. See http://oldfilm.org/content/stock-footage-licensing for more information.

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