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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White Horse Rapids / - Crahan, Thomas, production.; Bonine, R. (Robert K.), camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This picture was taken at the historical point signified by the above title, where so many daring and venturesome miners have lost their lives in attempting to shoot these mad and turbulent rapids in their flat bottom boats, constructed for the purpose of navigating the treacherous Yukon River, which flows through the rich gold fields of Alaska. This picture was secured at the time a party of miners in a boat were making their way over one of the very roughest spots. As they are tossed about by the mad current, the waves and spray are...
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Faust and Marguerite / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Marguerite is seated before the fireplace, Faust standing by her side. Mephistopheles enters and offers his sword to Faust, commanding him to behead the fair Marguerite. Faust refuses, whereupon Mephistopheles draws the sword across the throat of the lady and she suddenly disappears and Faust is seated in her place. 60 feet. $9.00.
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Ching Ling Foo outdone / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The magician enters upon the stage, and removing a covering from a small table, shakes it before the audience to show that there is nothing whatever concealed inside, places the cloth upon the floor, and when he removes it a large washtub is found to be entirely filled with water, which he splashes before the audience to show that there is no deception. He places the cloth over the tub again, and when he removes it five large geese are found to be swimming in the water. The magician takes the geese out of the tub,...
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Launching, no. 2 / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The camera was changed after the former subject had been photographed [Cataloger's note: see film entitled Launch of Japanese man-of-war "Chitosa"] and the ship is seen nearly head-on, bow first, still floating backward into the harbor, while in the foreground are seen numerous row-boats with their occupants. As the boat passes out of view the row-boats constantly move around and increase in numbers, thereby lending action to the scene. This film is also exceedingly sharp, and being shown in connection with the launching proper would prove interesting.
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Feeding sea gulls / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: A fine view of San Francisco Bay, from an Oakland ferryboat. Tug towing a scow passes by. Sea gulls sail through the air and dive into the seething wake of the boat. 40 feet. $6.00.
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Aunt Sallie's wonderful bustle / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: A sudden gust of wind sweeps Auntie's bonnet from her head, and she, in attempting to regain it, becomes overbalanced and falls over the stone-wall, landing on her bustle. Upon striking she immediately rebounds, disappearing from view. Alighting, she again rebounds and then lands safely beside her badly frightened companion. This picture is highly amusing and bound to create a great deal of laughter. Class A 50 ft. $7.50.
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Native daughters / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. In the foreground is shown an immense concourse of people, including ladies and children, while the background is formed by very high buildings, from the windows of which numerous flags are waving. The film opens showing the native daughters mounted on horses, passing through the immense throngs of on-lookers. They are dressed in white costumes, wear white Alpine hats, and are followed by a beautifully decorated float, drawn by white horses.
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Procession of floats / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. In the foreground are seen crowds of people, all being very close to the camera. The first float is drawn by four white horses and is at least twenty feet long. It carries a full load of little school girls, who sit along its full length facing the sides of the street. This is followed by a corps of firemen, and they in turn by a unique float drawn by six mules. Particular attention is drawn to the actions of a small boy who stands very close...
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Tourists going round Yellowstone Park / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Rapidly one after the other coach after coach passes before the camera. First comes a big one, six horses, crowded top and inside with tourists. They wave hats and handkerchiefs as they pass. Then comes another; then follows four more, each drawn by a four-horse team, while ten or a dozen more are strung out far into the distance. This is the Christian Endeavor excursion touring through the Yellowstone Park under the able management of the Northern Pacific Railway Co. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Leander Sisters / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Leander Sisters, performers.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: A clever, characteristic dance called the "Yellow Kid." Very unique. Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Parade of Chinese / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners, flags, etc. They are followed by an immense float drawn by four white horses. In the background is seen a beautiful arch, while across the street are hung numerous flags, which wave in the wind.
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English lancers charging / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Mitchell, Mason, production.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The stubborn resistance of the Boers is shown by the activity and persistency with which they fire the two large field pieces immediately in the foreground. It seems, indeed, a hopeless matter to attempt to capture and overthrow such an invulnerable position. The British Lancers are seen advancing, urged on by their officers, with the Royal colors flying in the air. They press the battery of Boers with such vigor that before the position is surrendered, there is scarcely a handful left to retreat, the remainder lying dead and wounded on the battle field. This picture...
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Cupid and Psyche / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Leander Sisters, performers.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: By the Leanders. The dress of one consists of a pair of wings and a bow and arrow; the other represents a fairy. Bathers in all stages of dress and undress watch the graceful dance. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Admiral cigarette / - Heise, William, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Copyright: Thos. A. Edison; 5Aug1897; 44332.
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Union Iron Works / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: Here was built the peerless battleship "Oregon." The scene is taken at lunch hour, and shows a great throng of employees leaving the shop. 50 feet. 7.50.
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Panorama of orphans' home, Galveston / - Smith, Albert E., production, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This is the building in which so many of the poor orphans met their death. The place is completely dismantled. In addition to the orphanage is shown one of the principal streets in Galveston blocked with overturned houses and other materials. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Burning of the Standard Oil Co's tanks, Bayonne, N.J. / - Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This picture shows a street scene at Constable Hook, Bayonne, N.J. In the background rise immense volumes of dense black smoke from the burning oil, reaching high in the heavens. Outlined against this dense oil smoke is seen some of a lighter color. This is from the fire engines and from the houses of the unfortunate residents, whom we see fleeing before the destructive march of this element of fire. Some of them are bringing out what remains of their homes, and they have pressed into service all manner of vehicles, men in some cases taking...
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Sutro Baths, no. 1 / - White, James H. (James Henry), production.; Blechynden, Frederick, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: One of the sights of San Francisco. A 50-foot slide is used by the bathers, who toboggan down its slippery surface in all positions. The bathers are clad in black trunks, making fine contrast with the flesh tints. 50 feet. $7.50.
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Arrival of the Governor General, Lord Minto, at Quebec / - Paley, William Daly, 1857-1924, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: This picture shows the Governor General, the Earl of Minto, accompanied by the Countess of Minto and their household, crossing the river in ice canoes. On the Quebec side the canoes find a solid ledge of ice projecting about 200 yards from the wharf, and over this the blanket clad snow shoers haul the Governor, his wife and guests. A very excellent picture of the Governor General of Canada clad in his winter travelling costume. Class B 100 ft. $12.00.
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The artist's dilemma / - Blackton, James Stuart, 1875-1941, production, camera.; Smith, Albert E., production, camera.; Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
From Edison films catalog: The scene opens in an artist's studio, the artist asleep in his chair. A large old fashioned clock opens and a young lady comes out and awaking the artist, requests him to paint her picture. While the artist is executing the work a clown comes down from the clock, takes in the situation and begins to make love to the lady. The artist detects him and compels him to desist his love making. He continues to paint. The clown becomes interested and asks the artist to allow him to paint the picture, and begins smearing a...
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