William T. Miller films, circa 1963-1982
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, William T. (Seattle)
- Title
- William T. Miller films
- Dates
- circa 1963-1982 (inclusive)19631982
- Quantity
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12 reels (3,800 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
22 reels (4,450 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm - Collection Number
- PH0954
- Summary
- Home movie films taken by William T. Miller, and 1 commercial film
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access to the original films is restricted due to preservation concerns. Arrangements can be made to view the films by contacting the Visual Materials Curator.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The films in this collection document the activities of the William T. Miller family of the Seattle metropolitan area. Spanning three decades, the films focus primarily on life in Washington State, as well as on various vacations taken around the greater American West. In addition to these locales, the films also document trips to Alaska and Mexico.
Other Descriptive Information
The films in this collection contain neither title cards nor credits. Individual film titles have been derived from canister and box labels present at the time of donation, when available.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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William T. Miller films
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Description: Seafair in Seattle; Victoria, B.C. and Butchart Gardens1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1963Container: Reel 1, Item 1
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Description: Mount Rainier; July 4; Alki Beach; Westport1 reel (250 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1964-1965Container: Reel 2, Item 2
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Description: Trailer Park; Moving Out of the Park; Floods1 reel ( 250 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1966Container: Reel 3, Item 3
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Description: Marine Core Air Station El Toro; El Toro Field; Around Los Angeles; Mount Rainier1 reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1967Container: Reel 4, Item 4
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Description: El Toro1 reel ( 300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1967Container: Reel 5, Item 5
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Description: Newport Fishing Trip, El Toro; San Diego Zoo; Sequoia National Park1 reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1967Container: Reel 6, Item 6
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Description: El Toro; Disneyland; Griffith Park1 reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1967Container: Reel 7, Item 7
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Description: Jeep Rally; Woodland Park Zoo; Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley National Parks1 reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1968Container: Reel 8, Item 8
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Description: Mount Rainier; Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Wind Cave National Parks1 reel ( 200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1968Container: Reel 9, Item 9
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Description: Road Trip in Mexico1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1969Container: Reel 10, Item 10
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Description: Rose Bowl Parade1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 11, Item 11
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Description: Forestry Field Trips1 reel (125 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 12, Item 12
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Description: Hikes and Packing Trips; Skiing1 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 13, Item 13
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Description: California Trip1 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 14, Item 14
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Description: Renton and Vicinity1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 15, Item 15
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Description: Typical Occurrences; Moving; Alki1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 16, Item 16
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Description: Amusement Park; Costumed Dancing; Acrobatic Bear1 reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 17, Item 17
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Description: Aquarium and Zoo Visit1 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 18, Item 18
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Description: Street Fair; A Dog in Snow1 reel (175 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1960sContainer: Reel 19, Item 19
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Description: Mexico 19711 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: 1971Container: Reel 20, Item 20
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Description: Zoo; Amusement Park; Marine Show1 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mmDates: circa 1971Container: Reel 21, Item 21
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Description: Home Fireworks; Hiking and Camping1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1971Container: Reel 22, Item 22
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Description: Seattle Waterfront; A Road Trip; Snow and Ice1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: 1971-1972Container: Reel 23, Item 23
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Description: River Rafting; A Biking Trail; Zoo Visit1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: 1972Container: Reel 24, Item 24
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Description: Midway Rides; An Urban Festival; Freeway Accident Aftermath1 reel (350 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1976Container: Reel 25, Item 25
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Description: Coastline Waves; Driftwood Sculptures; Lighthouse1 reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1976Container: Reel 26, Item 26
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Description: Fighting a Fire; Wildlife on Rainier1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1970Container: Reel 27, Item 27
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Description: Ellensburg; Zoo; A Wedding; Victoria, B.C.1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1970sContainer: Reel 28, Item 28
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Description: Forest and Mountain Hiking; An Urban Park; Snoqualmie Falls1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1970sContainer: Reel 29, Item 29
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Description: Backyard Celebration; Seattle Waterfront; San Francisco1 reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1970sContainer: Reel 30, Item 30
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Description: Disneyland1 reel (350 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: circa 1970sContainer: Reel 31, Item 31
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Description: Summer 82; Whale Watching; Rock Climbing1 reel (50 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: 1982Container: Reel 32, Item 32
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Description: Alaska 19821 reel (50 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mmDates: 1982Container: Reel 33, Item 33
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Commercial Films
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Description: The Great Train Robbery1 reel (80 feet) : silent, black and white ; 8mmDates: 1903Container: Reel 34, Item 34
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Amusement parks--United States
- Amusement ride films
- Family vacations--Alaska
- Family vacations--California--Disneyland
- Family vacations--California--Sequoia National Park
- Family vacations--Mexico
- Fire extinction
- Fourth of July
- National parks and reserves--West (U.S.)
- Parades--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Rock climbing
- Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Whale watching--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Miller, William T
- Miller, William T. (Seattle)--Archives
Corporate Names
- San Diego Zoo--In motion pictures
- Seafair--In motion pictures
- Tournament of Roses--In motion pictures
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Woodland Park Zoo--In motion pictures
Geographical Names
- Alaska--In motion pictures
- Alki Beach Park (Seattle, Wash.)--In motion pictures
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Colo.)--In motion pictures
- Butchart Gardens (Victoria, B.C.)--In motion pictures
- California--In motion pictures
- Death Valley National Park (Calif. and Nev.)--In motion pictures
- Disneyland (Calif.)--In motion pictures
- El Toro (Calif.)--In motion pictures
- Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif)--In motion pictures
- Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (Calif.)--In motion pictures
- Mexico--In motion pictures
- Rainer, Mount (Wash.)--In motion pictures
- Rainier, Mount (Wash.)
- Renton (Wash.)--In motion pictures
- Seattle (Wash.)
- Sequoia National Park (Calif.)--In motion pictures
- Westport (Wash.)--In motion pictures
Form or Genre Terms
- Amateur films
- Nonfiction films
Titles within the Collection
- Great train robbery (Motion picture : 1903)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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