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3-Our Daughter

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[Merrifield Party and Picnic, 1957]

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[Princeton Park and Detroit, ca. 1940]

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[Princeton Park, Buckingham Fountain, ca. 1940]

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The Big Shot's

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The Kids 1955-6 complete film ~color~

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Ellis McClelland Collection

Ellis McClelland shot these films featuring his wife and children in the Princeton Park neighborhood. Scenes include visits to many of Chicago’s Parks, Buckingham Fountain and Detroit to visit relatives. McClelland also shot footage of car races, baseball games and his North Side mechanic shop. 8mm. Silent. 1940-1950. 8 films.

Charles Merrifield Collection

Charles Merrifield was a postal worker who lived with his family in Princeton Park. His films show gatherings of extended family, as well as travels across the US with his wife and children. 8mm. Silent. 1950-1960. 6 films.

1940s 1950s

8mm

Aerial Shot Bird's-eye view Close-up Filming from Car Meta-Filming Pan Semi-close-up Street Scenes Titles

Buckingham Fountain, Chicago IL Detroit East Hyde Park Jackson Park Highlands South Shore South Side Washington, D.C.

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