181. [Donald Bixler collection reel 4] (26:47)

Date:
1955/1956
Summary:
Compiled footage from the years 1955-1956, primarily focused on a young Lynn. Begins with scenes of Christmas: Nelle and Lynn decorating the tree, holiday cards on the mantle, Lynn opening presents. Shot of exterior of Bixler home at 8539 Broadway Street and Lynn playing in the yard. Shot of Lynn in Easter dress with basket. Shows some footage taken through airplane window. Cut to the 1956 Indianapolis 500 race taken from the stands ; Bixler family visits Sarasota, Florida and the Sarasota Jungle Gardens ; Lynn's birthday and a children's party ; the Bixlers at Little America Amusement Park in Indianapolis ; Lynn and friends playing outside ; Lynn showing balloon animals to the camera ; Lynn and Nelle playing board games ; Lynn's classroom at school at Christmastime ; footage of animals from Cincinnati Zoo, including monkeys and seals performing.

182. [Donald Bixler collection reel 5] (18:29)

Date:
1957/1960
Summary:
Begins with two older couples (realtives?) posing with Nelle and Lynn ; Bixler family visits Parrot Jungle in Miami where exotic birds perform. Lynn playing on the swing set in the Bixler backyard ; Lynn and Nelle boarding a plane ; some dark footage of one of the couples from the beginning along with scenes of a backyard garden ; Lynn playing with the dog ; Nelle and Donald modeling a formal dress for the camera ; Nelle prepares a turkey for Thanksgiving ; scenes of what appears to be a big family gathering ; people out on a the water and the Bixler's boat with the confederate flag ; ends with more footage of Lynn and Nelle at the beach.

183. [Donald Bixler collection reel 6] (16:56)

Date:
1960
Summary:
The Bixler family visits Kentucky Lake. Shows footage of a bridge (possibly Eggner's Ferry) ; Donald and Lynn swimming ; scenes taken while out on a boat, including a large ship carrying lumber and a rock quarry. A confederate flag can be seen flying at the end of the boat. Several shots of Nelle and Lynn inside the boat and Nelle cooking. Brief footage of Pickwick Landing Dam. Film ends with scenes along Highway 68, including The Hitching Post store in Aurora, KY.

184. [Donald Bixler collection reel 7] (21:53)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Title card: "The Bixler's go to Florida, Hollywood-Miami, February 1956". Images of postcards advertising flights to Florida. Lynn and Nelle at Storyland, a kiddie park with a fairy tale and nursery rhyme theme ; shows Lynn at a petting zoo interacting with various animals, including a monkey who steals her hat ; monkeys on leashes and in costume perform at a tourist attraction. The Bixlers visit Africa USA ; footage of a Jeep safari (some blurry) and river cruise with many shots of zoo animals and lush foliage. Next is the Parrot Jungle and a crocodile show. Brief footage of homes along the water in Fort Lauderdale. The film ends with Lynn playing in the ocean, her "first experience with the Atlantic Ocean".

185. [Donald Bixler collection reel 8] (22:39)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Film reel of various travels. Visit to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky ; footage of the yard and garden at Washington Boulevard house ; Lynn and Donald at the swimming pool ; Lynn and puppy ; very brief scenes at a zoo ; Bixler family playing in the yard ; "World Famous Pluto Spring" gazebo at French Lick Springs Hotel ; seals and dolphins performing at Miami Seaquarium ; footage from Africa USA safari and an Indian village attraction (possiblyl Miccosukee Indian Village) ; scenes of driving down Miami streets with special focus on motels. Ends with Lynn playing with the puppy back at home.

186. [Donald Bixler collection reel 9] (13:53)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Opens with footage of an unidentified dam. Briefly shows exterior of Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo. Film mostly shows construction projects in various stages filmed across the seasons. Lots of footage of men working and close-ups of machinery. One site is Eastgate Shopping Center in Indianapolis. Another appears to be a stadium or racetrack.

187. [Dr. Harold Feil 90th Birthday Tribute] (49:29)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Harold S. Feil, Edward R. Feil, Naomi Feil, Nellie Feil, Jonathan Hellerstein, Kathryn Hellerstein, Beth Hellerstein, Mary Feil Hellerstein, George Feil
Summary:
A biographical film made by Edward Feil for his father, Harold's 90th birthday. The audio is an oral history recording of Harold speaking. Dr. Harold Feil was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York on June 26, 1889. He served in World War I and later went on to become a prominent cardiologist based in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a pioneer in the field of electrocardiography and in 1947, Dr. Feil, along with Dr. Claude Beck and Dr. Walter Pritchard, performed the first successful defibrillation of the human heart with long-term survival.

189. [Drawing] Horses (05:33)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Edward G. Feil, Ken Feil, Naomi Feil, Beth Rubin
Summary:
Home movie of the family and two friends sitting by a fence and watching a horse in a pasture. All have art supplies and make drawings of the horse. Later, Eddie, Kenny, and a group of children stand in someone's front yard. The house has Halloween decorations. Ends with footage of Eddie waiting at the school bus stop with other children.

190. [Easter 1946 and Chicago home] (04:44)

Date:
1946
Summary:
Home movie of Bernadine Bailey and her second husband, George W. McCord. They were married from 1946-1947 and resided in Florida. The film shows a sunrise Easter service being held at Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. Next are scenes of flowers in a garden and Bailey and McCord sunbathing. She is reading the June 1946 issues of Holiday magazine. The original title indicates that this was shot at 223 E. Superior St in Chicago, a residence Bailey held during the 1940's.

191. [Easter 1947] (04:19)

Date:
1947
Summary:
An older couple greeting people in a receiving line. The woman is Nellie Voigt Freeman, Bailey's mother. The original title indicates this was part of an Easter celebration. Bailey is present in the group. The film then focuses on flower in a garden - the original title indicates this is Artillery Lane in St. Augustine.

194. [Eco original time lapse, 1984] (10:18)

Date:
1984
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Time lapse film showing the movement of clouds and fog, as well as the growth of flowers. Footage was shot between May and June of 1984.

195. [Ed Yale Graduation Home Movie] (02:42)

Date:
1949
Main contributors:
Harold S. Feil, Edward R. Feil, Mary Feil Hellerstein, Herman Hellerstein, Nellie Feil, George Feil
Summary:
Home movie of Ed Feil's 1949 Yale graduation ceremony. Shows graduates lined up behind a "Class of '49" banner and proceeding to their seats, commencement speakers addressing the crowd, and Ed posing with his parents while smoking a long pipe. The film then cuts to Mary and Herman walking in a garden with an unknown older man and close ups of flowers.

196. [Eddie and Kenny playing 1970] (02:55)

Date:
1970
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Edward G. Feil, Ken Feil, Naomi Feil
Summary:
Home movie of Eddie and Kenny playing with a friend at the Feil home. Naomi looks on as the group plays and dances for the camera.

197. [Eddie and Naomi's birthday, 1968] (08:22)

Date:
1968
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Edward G. Feil, Naomi Feil, Ken Feil, Julius Weil, Helen Kahn Weil, Beth Rubin
Summary:
Begins with a birthday party for Eddie and his friends. Naomi puts on a puppet show for the children while a maid holds baby Kenny nearby. Eddie is presented with a cake, then the children all play in the yard. At a joint party for both Eddie and Naomi, the Weils join the celebration. They sing and clap as Eddie and Naomi are given birthday cakes. Eddie then opens presents. Ends with the children playing in the yard.

198. [Eddie karate #2] (45:44)

Date:
1970
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Edward G. Feil, Beth Rubin, Ken Feil, Naomi Feil
Summary:
Home movie of Beth (wearing karate gi) participating in karate classes and demonstrations, including breaking a board and receiving her black belt. She performs at the State Fair, where the film also shows a Caledonian Pipe Band on parade and an organ grinder with a monkey. Also shows Naomi and Eddie taking karate lessons.

199. [Ellen and Susan's birthday 1969] (03:03)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Edward G. Feil, Ken Feil, Beth Rubin, Leslie Feil, Ellen Feil, Naomi Feil, Nellie Feil, Mary Feil Hellerstein, Susan Hellerstein, David Hellerstein, Daniel Hellerstein, Beth Hellerstein, Kathryn Hellerstein, Vicki Rubin, Amy Feil, Betsy Feil, George H. Feil, Jonathan Hellerstein, Maren Mansberger Feil
Summary:
Home movie that begins with a birthday celebration for Ellen Feil and Susan Hellerstein at the Harold Feil home. Both birthday girls are given a cake as their siblings and cousins sit around the dining room table. At the Ed Feil home, Naomi, Beth, Eddie, and Kenny eat at the picnic table in the driveway with another little boy, possibly a friend. The children then ride bikes in the driveway.

200. [Ellington Ave home--Wilkinson family] (02:36)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie taken at the Wilkinson family home in Western Springs, Illinois. Bernadine Bailey's nephew, Paul Freeman Wilkinson, can be seen wearing a crown and playing with a toy sword. There is an couple and two other children with Paul, but their relation to the Wilkinson family is unknown.