At 5:07 look at the women's Sunday hats. They used to call them 'crowns of glory'. And at 7:11 see the sign for Slades Bar B Q. Was this the family business?? If so it STILL seems to be a business since 1938 on Tremont St. You can google it! I wonder if someone should tell them about this footage.
The beginning of the film which includes the church, and Slades is filmed in the South End section of Boston, MA. Having grown up in this part of Boston, and in this era, I would recognize it anywhere. And the seaside dock scenes at the end appear to be Martha's Vineyard, a popular vacation spot for people of color. This was indeed nostalgic. Thank you for sharing the footages.
We need to see more positive things about African Americans. Home movies about our happy life in America because as Langston Hughes I too sing America. After all it is our home too.
At 5:07 look at the women's Sunday hats. They used to call them 'crowns of glory'. And at 7:11 see the sign for Slades Bar B Q. Was this the family business?? If so it STILL seems to be a business since 1938 on Tremont St. You can google it! I wonder if someone should tell them about this footage.
I wish i could see files of my family from the 60s
The beginning of the film which includes the church, and Slades is filmed in the South End section of Boston, MA. Having grown up in this part of Boston, and in this era, I would recognize it anywhere. And the seaside dock scenes at the end appear to be Martha's Vineyard, a popular vacation spot for people of color. This was indeed nostalgic. Thank you for sharing the footages.
That is great insight! I appreciate the information.
Hey Retro Vision! This is amazing footage and we love your archives. Do you have an email we can reach you at to ask about more? Thanks :)
We need to see more positive things about African Americans. Home movies about our happy
life in America because as Langston Hughes I too sing America. After all it is our home too.
Amen! 👍🏾
Love it❤
Between 1962-1969?