Created by
Sorrell, Maurice, American, 1914 - 1998
Date
1950-1965
Medium
8mm Film (a): acetate film;
Reel (b): plastic;
Film Can (c): metal
Dimensions
Duration: 3.5 Minutes
Film Length: 60 Feet
Caption
This 16mm film is from a collection of home movies shot by Maurice Sorrell between 1945 and 1975. The collection features travel footage, family outings, and gatherings with family and friends.
Description
Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original film reel (b), Original film canister (c).
2016.95.11.1a: 8mm film. This home movie begins with a title card that reads “Ansco”. The opening footage is of shriners’ participating in a parade. Multiple camera angles cover the parade at various points throughout the route. Along the route, various store signs can be seen in the background. Some of the signs that can be seen are “Morris Market”, “Standard” (drugs, cosmetics, liquor), and “Brass Brail”. There are a number of shots featuring women bandleaders.
2016.95.11.1b: Original film reel.
2016.95.11.1c: Original film can. Inside, there is a pink, handwritten note. Handwritten pen reads: “Shriners’ New York”.
Collection title
Maurice Sorrell Film Collection
Classification
Time-based Media - Moving Images
Type
motion pictures (information artifacts)
8mm (photographic film size)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Communities
Film
Holidays and festivals
Men
Societies
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bonita F. Bing & The Late Blanche Beatrice Sorrell
Object number
2016.95.11.1abc
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56fc9efc9-5c1b-441c-8b30-798f09b2fe6c

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