[Footage of leisure activities and views of Churchill and Saturday Cove]

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Identifier1998-05-05-B_AV_014SourceThe Robert L. Simons Collection (1998-05-05-B)CreatorSimons, Robert L., 1905-1973DescriptionFilm footage of leisure activities and views of Churchill (Manitoba) and Saturday Cove (Maine), circa 1930s-1940s. The first segment, filmed in and around Churchill, is comprised of aerial and on-the-ground shots of mountains, lakes, tundra, and buildings. The Prince of Wales Fort is visible in one of the aerial views (00:03:33). There are also several scenes of dogsledding activities. The next segment, which starts at 00:10:25, is filmed in Saturday Cove and features unidentified individuals relaxing outside and participating in leisure activities, such as playing tennis and setting off fireworks. No exterior shots of any aircraft are present in the footage.

The footage is in color and is silent.

Label on film container: "Churchill & Saturday Cove."Creation Datecirca 1930s-1940sSubjectAeronauticsBush flyingDogsAnimalsOutdoor recreationPlaceManitobaCanadaMaineChurchill (Man.)Saturday Cove (Me.)United StatesExtent1 film reel (17 min., 13 sec.) : silent, color ; 8 mmOriginal Format8mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Robert L. Simons Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Footage of leisure activities and views of Churchill and Saturday Cove]