Hartwell Home Movies
These clips were made possible through the dedicated work of my father, George Hartwell. When Mom's Uncle Frank died in 1965, we inherited his 16mm video camera and projector. Dad learned to operate the equipment and eventually shot over 3,700 feet of movie film of family activities through the late 1970s. The film is silent, as there was no microphone on the camera, but that made it all the more fun to laugh and heckle during movie viewings - usually at Christmas gatherings or up at our cabin on Bow Lake.
Note that you can expand each clip to full screen for a full theater effect. Dim the lights, pass the popcorn, and enjoy the show!
Note that you can expand each clip to full screen for a full theater effect. Dim the lights, pass the popcorn, and enjoy the show!
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Hartwell-Hansen Xmas 1974
The Hartwell-Hansen Christmas gathering of 1974 (?), at 25380 Water St, Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Most of the kids are shown, along with a special appearance from Sir Lancelot, our dog (otherwise known as "Lance Link, Secret Chimp."
Brock Star
Cousin Brock steals the show in this clip at the cabin from the summer of 1969. He firsts tests out the garden hose, then gets some help from his siblings in selecting his food at the picnic table.
Easter Egg Hunt - Hartwell
The 1968 version of the Easter Egg hunt at the Hartwell house, 11 Edgewood Rd, Durham, NH, featuring Stephen, Peter and Ann
Going to Summer Camp
Stephen and Peter bring their gear out to the car at 11 Edgewood Rd, in preparation for the drive to Camp Forest Hills in Groton, NH. Ann helps too; she will miss her dear brothers...
Hartwell-Hansen Xmas 1974
The Hartwell-Hansen Christmas gathering of 1975 (?), at ?
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Penny Dog
The arrival of Penny, our new golden retriever, at our cabin in the summer of 1975 (?). This clip also features Grammy (Beatrice Elizabeth Abell) and her second husband Ralph Mason, along with a cameo of cousin Brock and his dog Adak.
Dock Shot
An annual summer tradition, the cousins all line up on the dock for a photo shoot. This is the summer of 1968, so we have a complete set of 9 (plus Aunt Priscilla) for the first time. Left to right: Leigh, Stephen, Lorrie, Peter, Jay, Jill, Ann, Todd, Brock.
Easter Egg Hunt - Hartwell-Hansen
The Hansens and Hartwells get together for a combined Easter Egg hunt, for even more mayhem.
On the Warpath
The Hartwell family is on our western trip in the summer of 1966. At a roadside stop, with the Grand Tetons in the background, Peter goes on the warpath.
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