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Series title:[Universal Newsreel]Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1953-09-09Item number (ISN):189417Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:UNITED STATES. NATIONAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONAccession:1981-0144Media:FilmPart:1 of 1Production date:1953-09-09Production company:Universal PicturesDescription:Natives enter the world of retail commerce after opening their own department at a Simpson's department store in Montreal, Quebec. Included: long shot of a city street with a building under construction; medium shot of a Native Indian ceremony with Natives in traditional costume; close-up of a fire in a dish; a Native Chief performing the ceremony; the presentation of a certificate; close-up of the document which reads "Remembrance of this Day, to the President of Simpson's Co., I present these tokens from my heart, this ear of corn is your life. This mask of our ancient belief our heart string to the Great White Spirit, signed Chief Poking Fire"; ceremonial dancing; Natives wearing masks; the store manager A.R. Lofft department store in Montreal, Quebec smoking a ceremonial pipe and being presented with a mask; long shot of a group of Natives looking up at the building; the Union Jack being raised on a flag pole on top of the building under construction. <62s>Language:MuteOriginal number:Vol. 26~Rel. 503Detailed holdings information: -
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