Summary Information

Title: Charles Leigh Home Movies
Inclusive Dates: 1925-1930

Creator:

• Leigh, Charles, -1953

Call Number: AC 569-AC 584

Quantity: 16 film reels (16 mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Footage shot by amateur photographer Charles Leigh in Superior, Wisconsin. Included is footage showing President Calvin Coolidge's arrival in Superior and his visit to Hibbing, Minnesota, during his 1928 vacation; activities at the Superior-Duluth harbor including ore boats arriving, tugboats, and the loading of a grain ship; winter and summer leisure activities; and street scenes and neighborhood activities in the Connor's Point neighborhood of Superior where Leigh lived.

Note:

All films are silent, black and white. Photographer, Charles Leigh; editor, Al Usnick.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ac569

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