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John Nopel Home Movies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-320

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of seven 8 mm films without sound that have been copied onto DVD for use. The major topics of the films are: Boy Scouts, Pioneer Parade, Bidwell Park, boat races on Sacramento River, pet parade, Chico State College campus, Chico downtown plaza, Portola Winter Sports Club, football, marching band, plane and aerial view, skating, golf, and pets. Content of reel 7 listed as: 1936 Paradise, 1937 Don Brown’s Scouts, 1943 Dale Westberg (about 5’ of scooting), 1946 Reno Don, Mother B. Earl, J.J., Norma Thomas, 1948 Paradise Brown’s Westberg’s, Earl & Mary at Mother B’s home.

Dates

  • c. 1936-1948

Language of Materials

No sound.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

0.625 Linear Feet (Seven 8 mm reel films)

Arrangement

Arranged by in original order.

Custodial History

Gift.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

John H. Nopel

Existence and Location of Copies

DVD copy available for use. Mini DV copy of each film, not available for use.

Separated Materials

DVD use copy available in MSS CD drawer.

Title
John Nopel Home Movies
Status
Completed
Author
Pamela Nett Kruger
Date
June 21, 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository

Contact:
California State University Chico
400 West First Street
Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US