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The Moving Past: A Collection of Archival Films
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Author/contributor
- Sobel, David (Producer)
Title
The Moving Past: A Collection of Archival Films
Abstract
Made between 1918 and 1929, these Canadian documentary short films are a useful resource for historical research and teaching. They also complement other primary sources. Widely viewed and popular with the public at the time, they are useful for understanding how perceptions and perspectives were influenced and constructed. This specific Library and Archives Canada film collection is significant, exceeding 1,000 films. Their subjects are diverse and will be of interest to labour and social historians; better farming techniques, celebrations of industrial technology, scenic vacation spots for the leisure class and appropriate workplace behavior, are just some subjects addressed by the films in the collection. --Website description
Date
2024-
Language
English
Accessed
3/6/25, 4:19 PM
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Contents: The Drive 1925 (6:07) -- Fresh From the Deep 1922 (4:31) -- Her Own Fault 1922 (11:40) -- Life in a Mining Camp 1921 (3:35) -- Silver Mining in Ontario 1919 (9:24) -- Someone at Home 1925 (14:24) -- Speeding Up Your Business 1922 (3:36) -- The Educational Playground 1922 (12:34) -- A Story of Stone 1924 (9:03) -- When Summer Comes 1922 (6:33) -- Where Nature Smiles 1921 (6:00) -- Your Future Car 1922 (12:26).
Citation
The Moving Past: A Collection of Archival Films. (2024). [Video recording]. https://www.themovingpast.com
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