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Martha E. Montgomery home movie #1

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Washington (D.C.); United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth County -- Plymouth

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Source catalog description

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

Entertainment during a family gathering. Features clips of people dancing and others lounging around. Includes footage of the beach and a wedding. Filmed during the late 70s or early 80s.

Collection
Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection
Archival grouping
Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection / Martha E. Montgomery Family
Recorded places
Washington (D.C.); United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth County -- Plymouth
Cataloged creator or photographer
National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.)
Recorded subjects
African Americans; Christmas; Dancing; Domestic and family life; Drumming; Beaches; Swimming; Weddings
Format and extent
6 Motion picture film (6 Super 8 film reels)
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This is a catalog record for historical archival material, not a biography. Catalog wording reflects the source record. Metadata reuse does not grant permission to reproduce restricted photographs or documents.

Sources & collection details

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20170412_Montgomery_S8_01-06

Collection: Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection

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