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Historical Films of Martha’s Vineyard
Chris Baer, a teacher in photography and graphics at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and author of “Martha’s Vineyard Tales,” containing many “This Was Then” columns, has unearthed early 8 mm movies of Martha’s Vineyard. More information can be found in his article “Forgotten Films.” Below are four of these historical videos.
Aftermath of the 1938 hurricane at Menemsha and Hariph’s Creek. 8 mm film by Hubert “Obie” Tower of Vineyard Haven.
Aftermath of the 1944 hurricane in Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown. 8 mm film by Hubert “Obie” Tower.
The first six minutes of “On and About the Vineyard,” a longer undated film by Hubert “Obie” Tower.
Excerpts of “Menemsha Scenes,” starring a young Susan Gaskill, circa 1946-47, by Fred Gaskill of Oak Bluffs.
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