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Notes to User
Due to original recording: vertical scratches visible. Debris in camera gate visible. Debrus on camera lens visible. Burnt and stained frames are visible.
Title
[Big Trees Excursion]
Series Title
Created Date
July 23rd, 1950
Description
Contains moving images of a Big Trees Excursion Train, dated July 23, 1950. It begins at the San Francisco Third and Townsend Street depot, with images of activity around the depot. It then shows Southern Pacific steam locomotive no. 4402 backing onto the train. The film features several scenes of passengers boarding along the San Francisco peninsula, as well as various activity in San Jose. The film then visits Watsonville Junction where San Diego and Arizona Eastern steam locomotives no. 26 and 103 are attached. Next are images taken at Santa Cruz where the special train is greeted by a brass band. There are several shots of the train at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and at the Santa Cruz depot. There are also many photo run-bys taking place near the Santa Cruz region.
Item or Container Annotations
Written on container/reel: WSF 200/43; Guido/Wacker
Creators and Contributors
Creator:
Unknown
Subject Topic
Subject Entity
Spatial Coverage
Language
Media Type
Format
8mm film
Extent
1
Reel
Base Type
Acetate
Color or Black and White
Black and White
Track Standard
Film
Silent or Sound
Silent
Copyright Statement
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Country of Creation
United States
Contributing Organization
Call Number
ID 256
Contributing Organization Contact Information
Email: library.csrm@parks.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 323-8073
Phone: (916) 323-8073
Organization Websites
Link to Internet Archive
Additional Technical Notes for Item
B+W Reversal; Acetate Base; B-Wind; Existing Splices; 16 FPS; 18 FPS; AB Safety film stock; Edge code: AB Safety
Duration
00:16:27