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Scenes of the SS Morro Castle luxury cruise ship burning at sea, and of rescue of survivors on New Jersey coast.

(Sound present only at end of clip beginning around 3:10 mark). Scenes of Ward Line ship, the SS Morro Castle engulfed in fire during its return to New York from Havana, Cuba. Coast guard boats, fishing smacks, big liners stand by to rescue travelers. Local citizens and police assembled on the coastline to retrieve the dead and nurse the wounded. Scenes of grief stricken and shocked survivors including men, women, and children. Some scenes from rescue ships which included the SS Andrea F. Luckenbach, the SS Monarch of Bermuda, and the SS City of Savannah. Three survivors recount their stories (sound is present at this point in the clip, starting around 3:10 mark).

Location: Asbury Park New Jersey USA
Date: 1934, September 8
Duration: 4 min 11 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675023615
Celebration of Jewish New Year in New York.

People assembled at temple in New York for celebration of Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year. Prayers are offered. Rabbi blows a Shofar.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1934, September 10
Duration: 49 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: Hebrew
Clip: 65675023616
Ski jump record by Edward Blood student of University of New Hampshire.

Edward Blood from University of New Hampshire establishes ski record in interstate tournament. 12000 spectators watch his 150 feet jump at Bear Mountain, New York. 1931.

Location: Bear Mountain New York USA
Date: 1931
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675023625
Esther Williams at premier of her film Raw Wind in Eden.

Esther Jane Williams at premier of her film Raw Wind in Eden. She arrives in Atlantic City by helicopter, dives into the sea and swims ashore. Crowd gives her a warm welcome. 04 August 1958.

Location: Atlantic City New Jersey USA
Date: 1958, August 4
Duration: 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023640
Opening of New Yonkers racecourse at New York.

Opening of New Yonkers racecourse at New York with the most modern amenities. Scenes of people moving in clubhouse. Crowd views the opening of the race course marked by horse race.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1958, August 4
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023642
Launching and assembling of V-2 rocket.

Launch of V-2 rocket at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The V-2 rocket is used for high altitude research. Technicians assemble various parts of rocket using German parts, and insulate it. Scenes of placing alcohol tank, oxygen tank, propulsion unit and tailing house in position.1947.

Location: White Sands New Mexico USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 6 min 19 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023660
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