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[Travel in Hawaii and family dogs, circa 1956]
Film footage of travel in Hawaii and family dogs, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1956. The first segment is comprised of short clips of mountains, flora, coastlines, and boating activities in Hawaii, possibly near Oahu. A few scenes feature unidentified people, including a man splitting open a coconut and a woman demonstrating a hula dance. At 00:03:56, an…
[Family scenes and various military aircraft, 1930s]
Film footage of family scenes and various military aircraft, circa 1930s. The footage features a mix of home movie-style scenes of unidentified people and events, as well as scenes of early military aircraft. The home movie segments feature children at play and with animals, two men walking down a street, sporting events, and people posing for the camera. The aviation segments, which take place at…
[Crated Boeing 247D aircraft and scenes at house, Shanghai, China, circa 1930s]
Film footage of a crated Boeing 247D and scenes of the Barr family at a house, Shanghai, China, circa 1930s. The footage begins with a crated 247D aircraft being unloaded from a barge. Text written on the crate indicates that the aircraft was shipped from the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, Washington, to Julius A. Barr in Shanghai, China. After unloading, the fuselage section is shown being…
[Grounds and leisure activities at Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's house, Woodway, Washington, circa 1940]
Film footage of the grounds and leisure activities at Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's house, Woodway, Washington, circa 1940. The footage begins with a group of people, likely friends and family members of Johnson, eating a meal outdoors, playing lawn games, and relaxing in a garden. Johnson himself is seen at 00:00:47, possibly sitting with his wife and children. The footage then transitions…
[Construction of Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's home in Woodway, Washington, circa 1932]
Film footage of the construction of Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's home in Woodway, Washington, circa 1932. The footage features shots from the construction site of Johnson's Tudor-style mansion. A few scenes feature unidentified people walking around the site. In 1956, Johnson's widow sold the house to the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds. The property, which became known as Rosary Heights,…
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935]
Film footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935. The footage begins with short clips from the dedication of Boeing Field (referred to as "Boeing Airport" in the title card) on July 28, 1928. This includes a shot of Thomas D. Stimson of the National Aeronautic Association and scenes of military and civilian aircraft in flight, on the ground, and taking off.…
[Rescue operations for Boeing B-29 Superfortress "City of Galveston" crew, circa June 1945]
Film footage of rescue operations for Boeing B-29 Superfortress "City of Galveston" crew, circa June 1945. The footage, filmed by Commander Hiram Cassidy of the USS Pintado, documents the rescue of the crew of "City of Galveston," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress of the 39th Bombardment Group, after the aircraft was damaged during a bombing mission against Japan. Scenes include the aircraft hitting the…
[Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft taking off from airfield, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of U.S. Air Force Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft taking off from an airfield, circa 1950s-1970s. The footage is in color and is silent. Label on container: "002 take off."
[Travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, circa 1947-1949]
Film footage of travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1947-1949. The first segment is comprised of short clips of street scenes and landmarks in Paris and London. Identified landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, the Musée de l'Armée, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe. James C.…
[Associated Women Pilots of Boeing Field (AWPBF) at Boeing Field, Washington, circa July 1940]
Film footage of the Associated Women Pilots of Boeing Field (AWPBF) at Boeing Field, Washington, circa July 1940. The footage opens with several AWPBF members arriving at Boeing Field via a United Air Lines Douglas DC-3 "Mainliner" aircraft. The following scenes depict the women chatting together and with others, posing for the camera, and looking over aircraft, including an Aeronca Model K (tail…