Thematic groupings of archival film — curated entry points into the archive.
Domestic scenes, street life, and ordinary moments from across the United States, 1930s–1970s.
8 films
Two decades of amateur film from the Golden State — beaches, suburbs, freeways, and family holidays.
5 films
Children at play, at school, and at home — candid moments of growing up across the decades.
4 films
Festive family gatherings, decorated homes, and holiday traditions captured on amateur film.
1 films
Highways, road trips, and the open road — automobiles and landscapes of mid-century America.
Interior and domestic life — meals, gatherings, and the private world of the family home.
3 films
