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[Belfast Movie Queen footage] Reel 2

Label on can “Fire Dept. Steamer, Boston Boat, Steamer Belfast, Pygmy Circus,-Parade & Show, Belfast Dam Bursts” Color footage of fire department steam engine and hose demonstration. Men working on engine and feeding fire in firebox. Many standing around watching, one blowing the engine whistle. Policeman walks down road near steam engine demonstration site (looks

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[Annie Wood Nowell–home movie transfer with narration]

VHS copy of 17 reels donated with film, stored in vault. // Videotape has narration. // VHS video notes: 1928 – Powder Point house renovations, Duxbury, MA. 1927 – Nancy 1 year – Kay swimming – trick photography – Duxbury, MA 1929 – Nowells and Carpenters in Colorado Springs 1932 – Kay’s Vassar College graduation

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[Annie Wood Nowell–home movies] Reel 2

Notes from can: Duplicate film. 1927. This film was made for family use because in 1927 they were so uncertain about the life of films which were in use. AWN. Films have been shifted around since this was made so this is spread through different reels. Leader notes: Duplicate. Some parts are the original? //

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