Library of Congress Open Archive Initiative Repository 1
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This is an extensive repository containing material relating to the American experience, a large portion of it digitised from the Library of Congress' collections. It includes, but is not limited to, images, monographs, sheet music, sound and visual recordings, pamphlets and posters. It is subdivided into over 100 thematic collections based on original documentation format, subject, author or donor. The site also benefits from an extensive range of background documentation and information on the creation, maintenance and development of this repository. Individual sections of the collection are periodically highlighted, and materials advising on the use of this repository's contents in a classroom situation are also provided. Each major subsection has a discrete site design and interface, although they are all part of the overarching whole.
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S.S. "Queen" leaving dock / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Probably part of the "Northern Pacific Railway Series" (Edison films catalog): The following pictures were taken by our artists at various points on the Northern Pacific Railway. We are greatly indebted to their officials who afforded us every opportunity in their power to obtain these splendid views. Many of the scenes are incident to the excitement prevailing at the time of the Klondike gold rush. They show the resources of this company for handling large numbers of people, baggage, freight and excursion parties, and give to prospective tourists and merchants an idea of the facilities with which this road handles...
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Cattle driven to slaughter / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: A herd of long-horn cattle being driven through the Chicago stock yard gates to the slaughter house, where 280 of the animals are killed every hour of the day.
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Trick bears / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 27Nov1899; 77519.
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Lower falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Probably part of the "Alaska and Yellowstone National Park Series" in the "Northern Pacific Railway Series" (Edison films catalog): The following pictures were taken by our artists at various points on the Northern Pacific Railway. We are greatly indebted to their officials who afforded us every opportunity in their power to obtain these splendid views. Many of the scenes are incident to the excitement prevailing at the time of the Klondike gold rush. They show the resources of this company for handling large numbers of people, baggage, freight and excursion parties, and give to prospective tourists and merchants an idea...
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Hockey match on the ice / - Heise, William, production, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The skaters dart to and fro, swinging their hockeys and trying to hit the disc toward the goal. 150 feet. $22.50.
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S.S. "Coptic" in the harbor / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: Shows the vessel away from the dock and slowly turning. The vessel is seen to good advantage, the four masts, smokestack and hull being faithfully reproduced. Clouds of smoke pour out of the funnel, and volumes of steam out of the exhaust pipe. In the foreground is a dense crowd, among which are numerous Chinamen. Clear and sharp with figures life-size.
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Fast mail, Northern Pacific R. R. / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Here is a twelve car train dashing along at a high rate of speed. It is seen first in the distance and approaches and passes by the camera. As it takes less than 30 seconds to show this 50 foot strip on a Projecting Kinetoscope, an idea may be formed of the speed of this pet train of the Northern Pacific Railway. The waving grass along the track side, the black smoke, and the clouds of dust that follow the train, make very vivid effects. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Waterfall in the Catskills / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Beautiful water effects at Haines' Falls, a most picturesque and charming mountain cataract. The wild and rugged surroundings are very impressive. 50 feet. $7.50.
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What demoralized the barber shop / - Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From K.R. Niver: In a set of a barbershop, a number of men are either waiting for the barber or being shaved. The shop is in the basement and has sidewalk-level windows. As the film progresses, the feet and legs of passerbys can be seen by the occupants of the barbershop. Just as the film is ending, two females walk by the window. They stop and, as they do, the men in the barbershop evidence excitement by doing ridiculous things or nudging one another with their elbows (p. 359).
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Launch of life boat / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: Taken at the Pacific Coast Life Saving Service, Fort Point Station, Presidio, San Francisco, Cal., commanded by Capt. Joseph Hodgson, and shows the crew in the act of starting for a wreck. The scene opens with the opening of the boat-house door, followed by the boat speeding down a runway into the water. The sailors, with oars pointing upward, and the splashing waters, are clearly reproduced, making an interesting scene.
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Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick, of Pennsylvania, was constructed at a cost of $700,000, being equipped with one of the most powerful telescopes that has ever been produced, and is famous the world over. The view of the Observatory is very complete, showing the style of architecture, including the glass covered dome in which are placed the various astronomical instruments. Every Saturday night throughout the year is set apart for visitors to inspect the Observatory and look through the great glass. This...
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Sheep run, Chicago stockyards / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: A large flock of sheep being driven over the runs from the cars to the slaughter beds. The sheep, pressed by the driver and frightened by the surroundings and confusion, move very fast.
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Racing at Sheepshead Bay / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The finish and weighing out of a running race with nine starters. Won by famous Clifford, Sloane up. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Lurline Baths / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: At San Francisco. The main feature is the toboggan slide which the bathers use, some sitting, others lying down, head first or feet first. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Love in a hammock / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: A happy young couple are seated in a hammock under an old oak tree, ardently making love and evidently totally oblivious to all that is taking place about them. Two bad boys suddenly appear upon the scene, and one of them climbs into the tree while the other keeps watch. The urchin in the tree scrambles out on an overhanging branch, lying flat on his face, so as to be directly over the happy pair to hear what goes on. When the love making reaches a climax the branch on which the boy is lying breaks....
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A storm at sea / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Abadie, Alfred C., camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea. The picture was secured by lashing the camera to the after bridge of the Kaiserine Maria Theresa [sic], of the North German Lloyd Line, during one of its roughest voyages. The most wonderful storm picture ever photographed. Taken at great risk. 100 feet. 15.00.
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Panorama of Eiffel Tower / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Showing the entire height of this wonderful structure from the base of the dome and return, with the great Paris Exposition in the background, looking down Champs de Mars. A most realistic picture. 90 feet. $13.50.
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The mystic swing / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The professor shows his power to Mephisto by mysteriously placing a young lady in a swing. Mephisto then shows his power by making the young lady disappear from the swing, to the surprise of the professor. The professor makes another mystic pass and produces a second young lady then in the swing, and also a skeleton. 60 feet. $9.00.
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Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 9Aug1900; D16387.
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Coaches arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene is the broad piazza of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, and shows the arrival of tourists. Up dashes a spanking team of six, seemingly as fresh and spirited as when they started. Friends who are waiting on the piazza rush to greet the new arrivals and help them alight. 50 feet. 7.50.
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