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Motion Picture MP2014-30

Daniel Family Home Movies, 1963-1964

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
395 feet
Running Time
11 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
E. Clifton Daniel, Jr.
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Received
Margaret Truman Daniel and E. Clifton Daniel Papers
Description

This silent home movie, presumably shot by E. Clifton Daniel, shows Margaret Truman Daniel, E. Clifton Daniel, Clifton Truman Daniel, William Wallace Daniel, and baby Harrison Gates Daniel at home in New York City and in Florida. Also included in this footage are former president Harry S. Truman and former first lady Bess Truman. A portion of this footage is closed for privacy reasons. 

Date(s)
December 1963 - December 1964
Available Format(s)
Motion Picture

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

Written on original container: “Christmas 1964 – Doodie’s 1st Birthday – World’s Fair”

00:00    Baby Harrison Gates Daniel in high chair at the Daniel family apartment in New York City.  
00:08    Scenes from Christmas 1963 of Daniel family with Harry and Bess Truman in New York.  The Daniel children are seen playing with their presents.
01:20    The Daniel family, with Harry and Bess Truman, at Key West
01:40    The Daniel’s and Truman’s on Excursion Boat in ocean.  Clifton Truman Daniel and William Wallace Daniel are shown in the captain’s chair.
02:20    The Daniel’s visit Sea World.
02:45    More views of the Daniel’s with Harry and Bess Truman on excursion boat. 
03:00    Dedication of the Truman Bridge at Key West.  The Daniel’s are seen on an aircraft carrier.  Clifton Truman Daniel and William Wallace Daniel are shown holding large commemorative medals.
04:10    New York World’s Fair, 1964 – Outdoor views of exhibits and carnival rides.
05:20    Harry and Bess Truman departing unknown house.
05:30    Harry S. Truman flying kites with his grandsons Clifton Truman Daniel and William Wallace Daniel. 
06:05    Harrison Gates Daniel’s first birthday.   He is seen with birthday cake.  The Daniel family is seen as well as Harry and Bess Truman.
07:15    Clifton Truman Daniel shows Bess Truman one of the presents.  
07:20    More views of Harrison’s first birthday party.
08:05    Halloween 1964.  Clifton Truman Daniel and William Wallace Daniel costumed as clowns.  They are at a party with other children.  
09:10    Clifton Truman Daniel and William Wallace Daniel in swimming pool.  Also seen are Margaret Truman Daniel, Clifton Daniel and baby Harrison Gates Daniel.
11:00    END