David Soule Collection
Primary Format and Extent
video (270 min.) : si., col. ; 3/4 in.
Collection Date Range
1938 to 1983
Summary
Collection contains [George E. Whitmore--home movies] that show primarily a decade and more of Christmas celebrations. Footage has intertitles and shows consistent pattern of scenes: decorated tree and presents, Nativity scene, children opening and playing with presents, and Christmas dinner. Shots include train sets, children's cars and trucks, cowboy/cowgirl outfits, dolls and musical instruments. Other footage shows family vacations in Florida and Maine, South Portland High School graduations, Endicott Jr. College (Boston), a mid-1950s wedding and birthdays.
Biographical/Historical Notes
The Soule family resides in Maine. George E. Whitmore (1905-1988) is the maternal grandfather of David Soule.
Subject(s)
Children, Families, Food, Manners and customs, Students, Travel, Universities and colleges, Weddings, Women 
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