James H. White Movies

  • 1898
    Observation Train Following Parade

    Observation Train Following Parade

    Observation Train Following Parade

    2.51898HD

    New York City welcome to Sampson's Fleet after the Battle of Santiago Bay, Cuba.

    Observation Train Following Parade
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    2.81899HD

    "Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was...

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'
  • 1897
    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    2.81897HD

    From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick,...

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.
  • 1897
    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    3.61897HD

    The wharf is crowded with live stock, and the huge derrick slowly drops the large box or sling into the bunch. Into this cradle a horse is led, and...

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9
  • 1900
    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    3.51900HD

    The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque...

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
  • 1900
    Watermelon Contest

    Watermelon Contest

    Watermelon Contest

    3.9291900HD

    Four men each hold a large slice of watermelon, and have a race to see who can finish eating first. All four move quickly, but one man seems to be...

    Watermelon Contest
  • 1917
    Down the Old Potomac

    Down the Old Potomac

    Down the Old Potomac

    5.51917HD

    This fascinating 12-minute documentary from Edison's Conquest Pictures features a man in a small boat being pulled (from a horse on shore) down the...

    Down the Old Potomac
  • 1970
    S.S.

    S.S. "Coptic" Lying To

    S.S. "Coptic" Lying To

    41970HD

    “Magnificent view of hurricane at sea. Vessel rises at one moment, riding the wave mountains, and then dips into the trough of the sea. A...

    S.S.
  • 1897
    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    3.71897HD

    This was the first ship sailing for the Klondike from Seattle during the gold rush of 1897. The picture shows the excitement and enthusiasm that...

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6
  • 1900
    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.

    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.

    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.

    4.31900HD

    It is train time. We look down the long platform, crowded with people, and see the famous N.P. Railway Overland Express approaching rapidly. In a...

    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.
  • 1897
    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    3.2141897HD

    "The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first."

    Lurline Baths
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of Newport

    Panoramic View of Newport

    Panoramic View of Newport

    4.21900HD

    Possibly the sensation of the flight of a bird can be nearest realized by being on deck of one of the U.S. Government's fleet torpedo boats racing at...

    Panoramic View of Newport
  • 1898
    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    3.91898HD

    Taken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.
  • 1898
    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    31898HD

    An active outdoor film with cattle being driven from an outdoor corral by mounted cowboys.

    Cattle Leaving the Corral
  • 1898
    Lassoing a Steer

    Lassoing a Steer

    Lassoing a Steer

    21898HD

    Eight mounted cowboys pursue an escaped steer, riding at furious speed. Fine exhibition of lasso throwing. Mexican International.

    Lassoing a Steer
  • 1897
    Boxing for Points

    Boxing for Points

    Boxing for Points

    3.71897HD

    Men on field. Boxing. Both wear numbers on back. Large round-hose swings. Several men apparently refereeing. One with striped pants. Possible at west...

    Boxing for Points
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    3.21899HD

    Showing Central Park in the background.

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2
  • 1897
    Armour's Electric Trolley

    Armour's Electric Trolley

    Armour's Electric Trolley

    3.3571897HD

    At the Armour & Co. Chicago yard. Two railroad tracks dominate the center and right half of the frame as we look down about 40 meters where an...

    Armour's Electric Trolley
  • 1897
    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    4.61897HD

    Ten horse-drawn pieces of equipment of the Buffalo Fire Department pass by a stationary camera that looks down a broad avenue as they come toward...

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action
  • 1897
    Fisherman's Wharf

    Fisherman's Wharf

    Fisherman's Wharf

    3.71897HD

    Shows the wharf at San Francisco, Cal., with a large fleet of fishing boats at anchor.

    Fisherman's Wharf