B. F. Jackson collection, [motion picture], 1945-1950.
by Jackson, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) .
Description: 1 videocassette : si. and sd., b&w and color ; 8 mm ; 2 film reels (675 feet) : si. and sd., b&w and color ; 16mm (pos.) .Subject(s): Ruleville (Miss.) | Parades, -- Mississippi -- Cleveland | Christmas, -- Mississippi -- Cleveland | Automobile racing -- Mississippi -- Indianola Contents:Reel 2 "Christmas Parade in Cleveland, MS" -- Reel 5 "Car Racing in Indianola, MS" Archivist's note: These were the titles used by B. F. Jackson and were not assigned by the archivist.| Item type | Location | Collection | Call Number | Vol Info | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media Request | Media Room | Film | MP/2002.03/Reel 2 and Reel 5 | Reel 2 and Reel 5 | Available |
Title assigned by curator.
Beta SP videotape copy available.
Reel 2 "Christmas Parade in Cleveland, MS" -- Reel 5 "Car Racing in Indianola, MS" Archivist's note: These were the titles used by B. F. Jackson and were not assigned by the archivist.
Original reels are restricted.
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The footage documents urban delta life in the 1940's. The films were shot by Ruleville native B. F. Jackson who owned theaters throughout the Mississippi delta and occasionally showed his own films.