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KQED Archive Footage (Eunice Knecht Footage)
About this film
This archival footage is a collection of family home movies from the late 1930s. It features domestic scenes including a toddler playing in a kitchen, a young boy pumping up a football, and a girl's birthday party. The family is seen traveling, boarding a United Air Lines Mainliner plane, followed by aerial views of mountains and towns from the cabin window. A significant portion documents a visit to the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco, showcasing the fair's architecture, fountains, a marching band, and an elaborate nighttime ice skating performance. Other segments show scenic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Golden Gate Bridge, blooming orchards, and a family camping trip to Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, featuring fishing, swimming, and outdoor cooking.
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, home movies, 1930s, family life, toddler, birthday party, aviation, United Air Lines, airplane, aerial views, San Francisco Bay Area, California, 1939 World's Fair, Treasure Island, Golden Gate International Exposition, ice skating, marching band, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay, camping, fishing, orchards, nature, recreation
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