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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Why Mrs. Jones got a divorce / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene opens by showing a pretty cook mixing bread in the kitchen. Jones comes in unexpectedly from a trip and carries a dress suit case. He inquires for his wife and is told by the cook that she is absent. Jones is hungry and asks for something to eat. The cook is very obliging and Jones becomes unruly, chuckles the cook under the chin. The cook puts her arms around Jones' neck and leaves finger imprints of flour on his back. This is where the trouble commences. Jones' wife suddenly appears and accuses Jones of...
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Bowery waltz / - Heise, William, camera, production.; Kelly, James T., performer.; Kent, Dorothy, performer.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: Shows James T. Kelly and Dorothy Kent, of Waite's Comedy Company, in the famous "Bowery dance." The dancers are dressed in costumes characteristic to the surroundings, and the dance as shown is an exact reproduction. The subject shows many humorous situations, is clear, sharp, and the figures show full life size. Suitable for coloring.
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Fishing smacks / - 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 Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, Cal., with a large fleet of fishing boats at anchor. The crews are engaged in mending nets, arranging lines, etc., all of which lend action to the view. The figures are clear and life size, and the scene is truthfully reproduced.
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The kiss / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Nothing new, but an old thing done over again and done well. Some one has attempted to describe a kiss as "something made of nothing," but this is not one of that kind, but one of those old fashioned "home made" kind that sets the whole audience into merriment and motion, and has always proven a popular subject. It is very fine photographically and an exhibit is not complete without it. 60 feet. $9.00.
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Bird's-eye view of dock front, Galveston / - Smith, Albert E., production, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Showing dismantled cars, wrecked warehouses, schooners and tugs that had been stranded on the docks; also the tents that had been rigged up for the poor people who had been left entirely homeless. 75 feet. 11.25.
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Searching ruins on Broadway, Galveston, for dead bodies / - Smith, Albert E., production, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This shows the heart of one of the tremendous drifts in the east end of Galveston. Hundreds of dead bodies are concealed in these immense masses, and at the time the picture was taken the odor given out could be detected for miles. The subject shows a gang of laborers clearing away the debris in the search for corpses, one of which was discovered while the picture was being taken. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Stanford University, California / - 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 above University, noted the world over, being the personal gift of the late Senator Leland Stanford. The view shows an immense arch in the background through which are seen coming groups of students, some walking, others on bicycles. The figures show life size, clear and distinct. The ivy covered walls of the building form the background to a pleasing picture.
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Breaking of the crowd at military review at Longchamps [sic] / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This picture shows thousands of people leaving their seats in the grand stand and going across the parade grounds toward Paris. A very sharp and clear picture. 50 feet. 7.50.
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S.S. "Williamette" leaving for Klondike / - 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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Surf at Monterey / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The water breaks over the rocks, and is dashed into silvery spray, high into the air. Exceptionally fine water effects. 50 feet. $7.50.
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The magician / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene opens on a theatrical stage. The magician enters from the wings, and making a bow to the audience, removes his coat and hat, and they disappear mysteriously into the air. He then takes a white handkerchief from his pocket, holds it over his knees, and his long trousers disappear, and behold! he is clad in knickerbockers. He next makes a pass with a magic wand and a table suddenly appears before the audience, on which is a large pile of tissue paper. The magician takes up the paper and shakes it a few times...
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S.S. "Coptic" sailing away / - 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 after she has been fully turned and on her way across the Pacific. The boat shows large and clear with smoke coming from the stack. In the foreground is a constantly changing crowd of people composed of men, women and children. Action is added by some late comers who rush to the dock to wave their last farewell. Life-size, sharp and clear.
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An animated luncheon / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene takes place in a fashionable cafe. A well dressed couple enter and after a careful perusal of the menu, conclude on an order of boiled eggs and Welsh rarebit. The obliging waiter delivers the order. The guests break open the eggs, and two beautiful white chickens fly across the room. The diners then perform a similar trick with the Welsh rarebit just served, and two beautiful white rabbits hop from the dish and are seen kicking and squirming as they are lifted to the floor. It was all a joke but the waiter was...
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New Black Diamond express / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress); Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress); Hendricks (Gordon) Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly approaching in the distance, clearly outlined against the grey mountains. Smoke can be seen pouring in volumes from the stack of the locomotive, and as the train approaches closely, she sounds a whistle, warning some section men, who are working on the tracks in the foreground. As she rushes by the camera, the swing motion of the train gives a vivid idea of the lightning speed at which she is traveling. 60...
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Wash day in Mexico / - Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: In front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by. Naked Mexican child is playing in the foreground. 50 feet. $7.50.
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An artist's dream / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene opens in the interior of an artist's studio. Mephisto appears mysteriously and signals the pictures to come to life. They step down from the frames and walk forward, admiring their costumes. Mephisto then touches the artist on the shoulder, awaking him, and disappears. The artist, after rubbing his eyes, sees the picture on his right hand side and jumps up to embrace her. After embracing her once, he makes a second attempt and she disappears. The artist now wakes up, jumps to his feet and runs to see if the pictures are still in...
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Cripple Creek bar-room scene / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Shows tap room of the "Miners Arms," stout lady at the bar, and three men playing stud horse. Old toper with a silk hat asleep by the stove. Rough miner enters, bar maid serves him with Red Eye Whiskey and he proceeds to clean out the place. Barmaid takes a hand with a siphon of vichy, and bounces the intruder, with the help of the card players, who line up before the bar and take copious drinks on the house. 45 feet. $6.75.
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Grandma and the bad boys / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene opens in the kitchen which is strewn with cooking utensils, indicating that grandma is busy preparing the Christmas pastry. Two bad boys of the red headed, freckled face type, enter. The mischievous expressions on their faces indicate that they have already planned a huge joke on grandma. One of the boys climbs to the kitchen table and takes down the old kitchen bracket lamp, which is equipped with a very large chimney, the other goes to the flour barrel and scoops out a quantity of flour, pouring it into the chimney of the lamp...
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Charge of Boer cavalry [no. 2] / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: In the distance is seen a number of grey objects rapidly approaching, which, upon drawing closer, are recognized as a company of Boer cavalry. As they draw nearer, you can see that they are straining every nerve and urging their horses to the utmost speed. Waving their sabres aloft on they come, so that the audience involuntarily make an effort to move from their seats in order to avoid being trampled under the horses. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Charge of Boer cavalry [no. 1] / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From New York clipper: Shows a wild charge of Mounted Boer up a steep hill. The action of the picture is spirited and photographically it is an excellent film. The opening scene shows a bleak hillside with the Boer cavalry in the distance, galloping rapidly to the front. They cross the ridge just as the film ends.
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