Ninth Ward Outing at Anderson Cove at Pineview Reservoir, 1973

 

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There's something haunting about watching silent 8 mm film. Some might say nostalgic, but I still feel like it's a little bit spooky. As I watch these 50-year-old video clips of a ward outing, I feel a little bit voyeuristic, like I'm watching something not intended for me. Like I'm trespassing on friends who are putting their guards down and willing to be open and vulnerable.

And then I try to come up from my deep thoughts and I think, "Dang, the Ninth Ward really likes to party. What fun."

Thanks, Lynn Larsen, for passing these wonderful videos along. I'd love to have those who knew these folks identify them. We showed clips of this in a planning meeting and some said, "There's Vonda," and "There's Stick and Melba." 

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The videos are small. Be sure to click on the "expand" or "full screen" icon on the lower right hand corner for a larger view.

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