151. [Donald Bixler Collection Reel 11] (16:35)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Film opens with footage from a trip to Ontario (possibly a fishing trip). Footage taken while sailing in a motorboat with several unidentified men. The group later toasts food over a fire. A car drives past a building reading "Town of Fort Frances Public Utilities". The filmmaker boards a plane at Einarson Bros. Flying Service in Minnesota and films the flight from the window. Cut to the Bixler home at 8235 Washington Boulevard in Indianapolis. Shows Lynn and Nelle at home ; Lynn playing the piano ; the family decorating a Christmas tree. The camera then takes a tour of the interior of the Bixler home, showing the decor ; the entire family poses in front of the camera. Lynn and Donald in the backyard during the springtime ; the family takes a scenic picnic ; Lynn riding a pony, led by Nelle. Ends with more footage taken through the clouds aboard an airplane.

153. [Donald Bixler collection reel 13] (15:09)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Opens with a shot of Nelle and Lynn ; footage of Ft. Lauderdale beach with a pier ; small boats in a harbor taken from the water ; views of palm trees and waterfront homes as the camera sails by. Cut to the Bixler's home in Indianapolis during wintertime ; scenes of snow covered streets ; Nelle shoveling the walk while Lynn plays. Cut to Nelle with Lynn, holding a dog, posing for the camera along a riverbank and walking through the woods at Clifty Falls State Park (Madison, IN) ; Lynn and friend on a jungle gym ; views of Washington Boulevard (their street) with spring flowers blooming. Nelle and Donald and a younger man riding in the back of a boat with a confederate flag ; people at a busy swimming pool and a girl (probably Lynn) receiving a swimming lesson ; the Bixlers attending a large picnic ; more scenes in the yard ; children getting on a schoolbus.

157. [Donald Bixler collection reel 3] (28:40)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Opens with a group of kids flying a toy airplane in a field ; Bixlers and guests (another couple and a boy) at the Indianapolis 500 ; Bixlers and friends at a backyard party, people riding horseback and atop a car ; footage taken from inside an airplane and "hi-lites" of Thomaston, AL trip. Inside the Bixler home, a birthday celebration for an older woman (possibly one of Lynn's grandmothers) ; Lynn and friend in a swimming pool near the beach ; Bixlers and another couple visit the Sarasota Jungle Gardens ; more beach scenes and relaxing at a hotel. Briefly shows a Ringling Brothers circus in the process of being torn down.

160. [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.

161. [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".

162. [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.

165. [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.

167. [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.

168. [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.

169. [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.

172. [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.

173. [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.

174. [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.

175. [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.

176. [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.

177. [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.

178. [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.

179. [Esso : unknown] (01:00)

Date:
1966
Summary:
In a Christmas commercial for Esso, toddlers play in front of a Christmas tree as a narrator talks about the importance of Christmas.

180. [Fall '74] (04:26)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Naomi Feil
Summary:
Lighting test taken using Naomi in different parts of the Feil home. Shows her standing in the living room and the kitchen. Ed then sits at the kitchen table while testing different lights. Ends with footage of Naomi shopping at the grocery store.

181. [Falmouth School ca. 1938] (04:29)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Black and white footage of girls of various ages in school uniforms playing tennis and other games. Shows a sign reading "Falmouth High School for Girls". Possibly taken in Cornwall, England.

182. [Farm work ca. 1965] (01:25)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie taken circa 1965 in an unknown location, likely in Illinois. Shows men on tractors working in a field and using farm machinery to plant crops.

183. [Feil family gatherings, 1953-1970] (15:14)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Compilation reel of home movies of the Feil family spanning 1953 to 1970. Shows many short scenes with frequent cuts. 1953: Maren's sister Ann Leslie pushing baby Leslie in a carriage and the family gathers around to admire the baby ; Herman and a pregnant Mary playing with baby Kathryn. She then plays with her grandparents, Harold and Nellie ; A close up of the "Gourmet Cooking for Cardiac Diets" title page. This book was written by Nellie under her pen name, Florence Field, with an introduction by Harold ; Footage of Kathryn Hellerstein's first birthday party. 1954: Kathy and Leslie playing in a box while Mary holds baby David. 1957: Leslie, Betsy, and Maren holding baby Ellen arriving at Harold Feil home. Harold opens presents (possibly for his birthday) while surrounded by Leslie, Betsy, David, and Jonathan. 1961: Birthday party for someone, possibly Maren ; children at the Feil home celebrating Christmas and opening presents. 1965: Another birthday party - again it appears Maren is being celebrated. Vicki, Beth, Naomi, and baby Eddie are present. 1970: Joint birthday party for Betsy and Ed Feil.

184. [Feil family gatherings, 1964-1967] (04:02)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Naomi Feil, Nellie Feil, Julius Weil, Vicki Rubin, Betsy Feil, Amy Feil, Edward G. Feil, Maren Mansberger Feil, Ellen Feil, Helen Kahn Weil, David Hellerstein, Harold S. Feil, Herman Hellerstein, George H. Feil, Beth Rubin, Ken Feil, George Feil, Daniel Hellerstein, Susan Hellerstein, Beth Hellerstein, Leslie Feil, Kathryn Hellerstein, Mary Feil Hellerstein, Jonathan Hellerstein
Summary:
Compilation reel of home movies from 1964 to 1967, not edited in chronological order. 1967: Birthday party for Nellie Feil (possibly a joint party with Harold). The family gathers at picnic tables in a yard. Vicki presents a birthday cake to Nellie. Naomi holds a baby Kenny. The Weils are in attendance at this party. 1964: Another birthday party for Nellie. Betsy shows pictures of the Beatles to the camera. Daniel and Susan give a card to Nellie. The children mill about and play in the yard. 1965: Dark footage of a party at Harold Feil home. Guests are friends of the elder Feils - possibly an anniversary party. Film is cut with leader and shots of Ed in his studio, testing filters on the camera lens.

185. [Feil Home Movie - England and France 1959] (22:40)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil, Charles Long
Summary:
Begins with Ed shooting aerial footage of Cleveland in a small plane piloted by his friend, Charles Long. The film then shows Charles and Ed on their trip to Europe, with scenes from London and Capri, where Charles is joined by a girlfriend. Shares footage with other travelogues to Europe in 1959. Highlights include: people feeding pigeons at Trafalgar Square, passing Windsor Castle, views of Parliament, Big Ben, and crossing the Tower Bridge to see the Tower of London. In Capri, the group goes swimming in the ocean and sunbathes on the rocks.

186. [Fiji islands 1956] (04:18)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Film begins with British Merchant Navy ship. Primarily shows blurry footage of Fiji, including a village with thatched roof buildings and new construction. Local children interact with and smile for the camera. A storefront advertises Procera bread. The film then shows a busy intersection in a town - the crowd is diverse with people in traditional and western-style clothes.

188. [Fireworks] (01:21)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil
Summary:
Brief home movie showing fireworks exploding in the night sky. Unknown location, possibly July 4th celebration.

189. [Fishing trip 1939--Wilkinson family] (04:57)

Date:
1939
Summary:
Shows the Wilkinson family taking a fishing trip on a lake or river. Includes many shots of the water taken from a motorboat. Bernadine Bailey's nephew, Paul Freeman Wilkinson, is seen rowing a boat. Closes with more footage of the Wilkinson's Scottish terrier playing with a crawdad.

190. [Frankfurt, Germany 1954 #2] (04:39)

Date:
1954
Summary:
A continuation of the footage from [Frankfurt, Germany 1954] and similar street scenes of the town center of Frankfurt am Main. Footage of rubble and ruins of buildings from World War II. Shows construction and rebuilding near the ruins. Notable landmarks include Alte Oper.

191. [Frankfurt, Germany 1954] (04:23)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Street scenes of the town center of Frankfurt am Main. Footage of rubble and ruins of buildings from World War II. Shows construction and rebuilding near the ruins. Notable landmarks include St. Catherine's Church. A movie poster for "How to Marry a Millionaire" starring Marilyn Monroe is visible. The film was released in West Germany in 1954.

192. [Galena, Illinois ca. 1969] (02:26)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Summertime at Chestnut Mountain Ski Lodge. Two unknown boys in cowboy hats pose for the camera. The group then visits the Ulysses S. Grant Home.

196. [Geothermal area, Iceland ca. 1971] (02:16)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie of Bailey's trip to Iceland circa 1971. This film shows a geothermal area in Iceland that features bright blue pools, bubbling hot springs, and steam rising from the ground.

198. [Golfing at Medinah Country Club] (06:29)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie of Bailey and an unknown male companion golfing at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Also shows a few brief shots of a house and garden. Late 1950's era.

199. [Grand Canyon rough cut] (22:01)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Silent footage of a man and a women as they observe the Grand Canyon. Shows different views and perspectives from inside Grand Canyon National Park.

200. [Greenland ca. 1971] (02:35)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie of Bailey's trip to Greenland circa 1971. Shows Bailey and Carson Ritchie in a small coastal village. Captures many images of locals, particularly women, performing household and agricultural labor.