Maurice Sorrell Home Movie #8

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original film reel (b), Original film canister (c). 2016.95.11.1a: 8mm film. This home movie begins with a title card that reads “Ansco”. The opening footage is of shriners’ participating in a parade. Multiple camera angles cover the parade at various points throughout the route. Along the route, various store signs can be seen in the background. Some of the signs that can be seen are “Morris Market”, “Standard” (drugs, cosmetics, liquor), and “Brass Brail”. There are a number of shots featuring women bandleaders. 2016.95.11.1b: Original film reel. 2016.95.11.1c: Original film can. Inside, there is a pink, handwritten note. Handwritten pen reads: “Shriners’ New York”.

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