Henry Wilczynski Collection
Collection Identifier: C.2011-07
Repository
CFA
CFA
Extent of collection
19 reels of 16mm films
19 reels of 16mm films
Inclusive Dates
1950 - 1972
1950 - 1972
Abstract
This collection contains the home movies of the Wilczynski family. They lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery. Some of the highlights of the collection are the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, IL, Chicago's Riverview amusement park, the Chicago Flower and Garden show, family weddings, Niagra Falls, and 1952 Chicago subway scenes.
This collection contains the home movies of the Wilczynski family. They lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery. Some of the highlights of the collection are the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, IL, Chicago's Riverview amusement park, the Chicago Flower and Garden show, family weddings, Niagra Falls, and 1952 Chicago subway scenes.
Creator
Wilczynski, Henry (was created by)
Custodial History
Ted Swigen, nephew of Henry Wilczynski, had possession of the films and brought them to CFA. His uncle Henry lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery.
Ted Swigen, nephew of Henry Wilczynski, had possession of the films and brought them to CFA. His uncle Henry lived on the south side of Chicago and ran a bakery.
Language of Materials
English
English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the rights to the films in this collection.
Chicago Film Archives holds the rights to the films in this collection.
Publisher
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