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William T. Miller films, circa 1963-1982
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
William T. Miller filmsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Reel | item | ||
1 | 1 | Seafair in Seattle; Victoria,
B.C. and Butchart Gardens 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1963 |
2 | 2 | Mount Rainier; July 4; Alki
Beach; Westport 1
reel (250 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1964-1965 |
3 | 3 | Trailer Park; Moving Out of the
Park; Floods 1
reel ( 250 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1966 |
4 | 4 | Marine Core Air Station El Toro;
El Toro Field; Around Los Angeles; Mount Rainier 1
reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1967 |
5 | 5 | El Toro 1
reel ( 300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1967 |
6 | 6 | Newport Fishing Trip, El Toro;
San Diego Zoo; Sequoia National Park 1
reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1967 |
7 | 7 | El Toro; Disneyland; Griffith
Park 1
reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1967 |
8 | 8 | Jeep Rally; Woodland Park Zoo;
Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley National Parks 1
reel (300 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1968 |
9 | 9 | Mount Rainier; Black Canyon of
the Gunnison and Wind Cave National Parks 1
reel ( 200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1968 |
10 | 10 | Road Trip in Mexico 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1969 |
11 | 11 | Rose Bowl Parade 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
12 | 12 | Forestry Field Trips 1
reel (125 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
13 | 13 | Hikes and Packing Trips;
Skiing 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
14 | 14 | California Trip 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
15 | 15 | Renton and Vicinity 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
16 | 16 | Typical Occurrences; Moving;
Alki 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
17 | 17 | Amusement Park; Costumed Dancing;
Acrobatic Bear 1
reel (150 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
18 | 18 | Aquarium and Zoo
Visit 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
19 | 19 | Street Fair; A Dog in
Snow 1
reel (175 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1960s |
20 | 20 | Mexico 1971 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
1971 |
21 | 21 | Zoo; Amusement Park; Marine
Show 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; 8mm
|
circa 1971 |
22 | 22 | Home Fireworks; Hiking and
Camping 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1971 |
23 | 23 | Seattle Waterfront; A Road Trip;
Snow and Ice 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
1971-1972 |
24 | 24 | River Rafting; A Biking Trail;
Zoo Visit 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
1972 |
25 | 25 | Midway Rides; An Urban Festival;
Freeway Accident Aftermath 1
reel (350 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1976 |
26 | 26 | Coastline Waves; Driftwood
Sculptures; Lighthouse 1
reel (200 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1976 |
27 | 27 | Fighting a Fire; Wildlife on
Rainier 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1970 |
28 | 28 | Ellensburg; Zoo; A Wedding;
Victoria, B.C. 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1970s |
29 | 29 | Forest and Mountain Hiking; An
Urban Park; Snoqualmie Falls 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1970s |
30 | 30 | Backyard Celebration; Seattle
Waterfront; San Francisco 1
reel (400 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1970s |
31 | 31 | Disneyland 1
reel (350 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
circa 1970s |
32 | 32 | Summer 82; Whale Watching; Rock
Climbing 1
reel (50 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
1982 |
33 | 33 | Alaska 1982 1
reel (50 feet) : silent, color ; Super 8mm
|
1982 |
Commercial FilmsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Reel | item | ||
34 | 34 |
The Great
Train Robbery 1
reel (80 feet) : silent, black and
white ; 8mm
|
1903 |
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)