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Bank robber John Dillinger shot dead in the Biograph theater in Chicago.

Bank robber John Dillinger shot dead in Chicago, Illinois. Exterior of a house. Men move past the house. Dillinger with his girl friend at the Biograph Theater in Chicago. People gather in a large number inside the theater. Dillinger being shot dead in the theater. Dead body of Dillinger lying on a stretcher.

Date: 1934, September 22
Duration: 22 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675051581
Buildings blaze at Chicago's Union Stockyard.

Buildings blaze at Chicago's Union Stockyard, in Chicago Illinois. Firemen at work. Raging flames consume buildings. Large crowd gather to put off fire. Smoke pours out of buildings. Buildings ruined and people walking about in aftermath of devastating fire.

Date: 1934, May 19
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675040109
A new Zoological garden opens at Brookfield in New York.

Governor Horner and Mayor Kelly along with other dignitaries present at a function on the opening of a new zoological garden at Brookfield in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of people present at the eve. Animals in the zoo such as lions, elephant, bears and crocodiles. A zoo-keeper with a bird in his hands.

Date: 1934, July 2
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029834
Helen Mack wins the title "The American Beauty" in New York, United States.

Scenes from the "The American Queen of Beauty ' pageant in New York City, United States, in October 1934. (The "Miss America" pageant was not held in 1934 due to Great Depression financial troubles that affected the pageant in 1933. This "American Queen of Beauty" pageant was sponsored by Madison Square Garden, and held only this one time, in 1934). Contestants in swim suits move around the judges. The judges consisting of experts are seated on the center of the stage. Helen Mack, who was Miss New York State, is seen being given the title of American Queen of Beauty after she defeated 3,000 girls from 30 states. She holds the silver winner's cup.

Date: 1934, October 8
Duration: 37 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675042752
Lieutenant Commander M Scott Carpenter, assisted by technicians, enters space capsule in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Lieutenant Commander M Scott Carpenter and technicians enter into transfer van at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Lt. Commander M Scott Carpenter enters gantry area, talks to technicians and Lieutenant Commander Walter Schirra. All personnel, except Carpenter, wear white coveralls. Some display "McDonnell" on their backs and others "NASA." Lieutenant Commander M Scott Carpenter prepares to enter space capsule named 'Aurora 7'. Technicians assist Lieutenant Commander M Scott Carpenter as he enters space capsule.

Date: 1962, May 24
Duration: 2 min 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024559
Technicians prepare the space capsule before launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Technicians prepare the space capsule for launch. United States flag. United States written on space capsule. Space capsule named as 'Aurora 7'. Lieutenant Commander John Glenn talks on telephone. Technicians make adjustments to space capsule.

Date: 1962, May 24
Duration: 3 min 31 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024561