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Nevada United States 1936 stock footage and images

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White Russian, Anna de Wolkoff, at work in her Haut couture Boutique in London, England.

The Haut couture Boutique of White Russian Anna de Wolkoff (aka Anna Nikolayevna Wolkova), daughter of Admiral Nikolai Wolkoff, the Imperial Russian Naval Attache in London, who remained there after the Bolshevik revolution. She pins underlayment fabric on a customer and then has her assistant bring a roll of dress fabric which de Wolkoff drapes and folds, to create a new gown for her customer. The assistant comments about having trouble finding matching fabrics. Anna De Wolkoff suggests a shop in Herald Square, where she used to go when she was a "matching girl." Three takes are repeated during this film. In the last one, the garment is beginning to take final shape. (Note: Anna de Wolkoff was arrested on 20 May 1940 and charged with violating the Official Secrets Act. She was tried, convicted,and sentenced, On 7 November 1940, to 10 years imprisonment for "attempting to assist the enemy.")

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1937
Duration: 2 min 38 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063445
A woman looks at art objects in Russian Prince Vladimir Galitzine's emporium in London, England United Kingdom.

Antique shop of White Russian emigre Prince Vladimir Galitzine at 20 Berkeley Street in London, England, United Kingdom. A wealthy woman customer, dressed in furs, is seen examining various objects in the shop. A portrait of Russian Emperor Nicholas II with an antique frame. Closeup of a white pitcher holding a piece of paper with a drawing of a Russian Orthodox church, and the words: "Emperor's Memorial Fund." Sidewalk view of ground-level display case containing antique items. The Berkeley street address, 20A, is painted above the display. Closeup shows a sign above the address, reading "Prince Vladimir Galitzine Antiques." A closeup of the Haut Couture Boutique of White Russian emigre, Anna de Wolkoff (aka Anna Nikolayevna Wolkova) with sign reading "Anna de Wolkoff."

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1937
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675063446
White Russian emigres sing and drink at an Anglo Russian sports club in London, United Kingdom.

White Russian emigres gathered at an Anglo Russian sports club in London, United Kingdom. A group of men and women relax and converse at the sports club. A waiter serves vodka to the the group. They sing a Russian song, accompanied by one of them who plays a guitar. Then one of them calls for a special (larger) drink, which the waiter brings on a tray. The man receiving the drink holds it while they begin to sing a particular song, to a woman in the group. She rises as the man with the drink bows low before her. She takes the drink and downs in one continuous swallow, as her companions urge her on, singing with increased tempo and shout when she finishes. She hands the empty glass back to the man, who kisses her hand. Scene shifts to the group deciding what to do next for the camera. Some drink more. The guitar player sings and plays and others join in. Closeup of the waiter standing with a woman who drinks down the contents of a beverage can. The waiter enters and serves all again, with glasses of vodka. The party continues with more singing.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1937
Duration: 4 min 46 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063447
African American WACS of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion march in formation after arrival in Birmingham England.

African American women soldiers of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed “Six Triple Eight", Women's Army Corps (WACS), march in formation on February 15, 1945, during World War 2. Location is Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, at the time of the unit's arrival in Birmingham. A military band of male soldiers precedes the group of marching WACS. The long column of African American WACS, marching 4 deep, is led by commanding officer Major Charity Adams. Close up views of the women marching. WACS in front of the unit carry the American flag in the procession.

Location: Birmingham England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, February 15
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675078785
The Women's Army Corps (WACS) African-American division, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, assemble for review (WW2)

Wide shot of African-American WAC soldiers assembled on field for review. The women soldiers hold an American flag before them. General John C.H. Lee emerges from his car and shakes hands with other officers before ascending to a platform to review. Major Charity Adams, leader of the battalion, shakes hands with officers as well and then stands in front of platform to review. View of officers, including WACS from other battalions. (World War II period)

Location: Birmingham England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, February 15
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675078784
Major Charity Adams inspects women of the African-American WAC 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (WW2)

Women soldiers of the all African-American WAC battalion, the “Six Triple Eight," come to attention while their commander, Army Major Charity Adams, inspects them. Close ups of women's faces during inspection. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion march while British police "bobbies" look on. View of soldier's feet as they march. (World War II period)

Location: Birmingham England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, February 15
Duration: 1 min 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675078783
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