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Herzstein and Lord Families Films, 1928-1969

Title: Herzstein and Lord Families Films 1928-1969

The Herzstein and Lord families films collection is composed of 37 reels of film which have been converted to DVD and VHS. Nineteen of these reels are of the family and events in Clayton, New Mexico from 1928-1960s. Other films of the family were taken in other locations such as California, Colorado, Texas and Mexico. There are also commercial films, primarily of the World's Fair in Chicago.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (3 VHS and 3 DVD)

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Herzstein Family. Herzstein and Lord families films [picture]

Title: Herzstein and Lord families films [picture] 1928-1969

The Herzstein and Lord families films collection consists of 37 reels of film which have been converted to VHS and DVD. Simon Herzstein and his daughter, Isobel Herzstein Lord, were responsible for the majority of the filming. There are also commercial films, primarily of the Worlds' Fair in Chicago. The New Mexico and Family films are interspersed on the 1st and 2nd DVDs. The films document community activities, store events and family trips. Most of the sporting events shown took place in Clayton, New Mexico. There are football and baseball games, diving, swimming, gymnastics, rodeo, car and aerial stunts. The automobile and motorcycle racing is in Albuquerque. Simon Herzstein's store was one of the first in the area to carry "ready to wear clothing." The film shows women modeling clothing and men modeling Stetson hats. Some of the local models are Della Brown, Wendell Priestley, Martha Bryan, Charlsie Mae Harding, Beth Pitts and Spence Groves. The majority of the footage on the 2nd DVD was filmed in Denver and Littleton, Colorado, California and Dalhart Texas. The footage is of Simon Herzstein, his wife, Maud, their children, Isobel Herzstein Lord, Simon, Jr., Sigmund and grandchildren. The vacation films are of Mexico, Panama Canal, Haiti and West Indies. Some are in color, which has been noted on the contents list. The Commercial series contains films of the Worlds Fair in Chicago done by Burton Holms Films in 1933, the "Making of Stetson Hats - Philadelphia," Stetson Hat Company and Eruption of Puna Volcano, Hawaii, 1955. The Worlds Fair films cover different exhibits and events at the fair such as the "Enchanted Island", "Streets of Paris," "The World a Million Years Ago", "Parade Grand Opening" and "Around the Fair."

ArchivalResource: 1 box (3 VHS and 3 DVD)

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John B. Stetson Hat Company,. Hat, Top [realia].

Title: Hat, Top [realia]. 1898-1920

Man's beaver top hat is black with a black velvet hatband. Grosgrain ribbon trims the brim. Inside there is a brown leather hatband and ivory silk lining. Stamped in gold on the leather is "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / HON. WARREN G. HARDING." On the silk lining in black is "JOHN B. STETSON CO. / 1224 CHESTNUT STREET" and the company logo with winged horses and a shield. There is also a white silk bow holding the leather hatband together.

ArchivalResource: 1 item : black, brown, ivory, gold.

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Connor, Robert E. Robert E. Connor genealogical research materials, 1872-1994 bulk 1983-1994.

Title: Robert E. Connor genealogical research materials, 1872-1994 bulk 1983-1994.

The collection includes genealogical and historical research on several topics. Genealogical research on the Connor and allied familes includes: correspondence regarding the research; photocopies of primary sources such as death registers, birth certificates, and parish records (many from England and Ireland); photocopies from published sources; datasheets; and family charts and pedigrees. There are also some handouts and photocopies about doing genealogical research, particularly Irish genealogical research. The collection also includes family charts and datasheets related to the genealogy of Benjamin Franklin, listing many members of the Bache and Duane families. There are also photocopies of articles and some printed materials on the history of the John B. Stetson hat company.

ArchivalResource: 1.25 linear ft.

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