[The Princeton University Reunion Parade]

Year Published: 1929

Description: Either 1929 or 1930 home movie film of Princeton University's annual reunion "P-rade", showcasing a swath of different classes and marching bands. From my research, the graduating class does participate in the parade and is the last in the parade line, which would appear to be the case here for the class of 1929. They also appear to be dressed in Princeton's "beer jacket" suit, which was typical wear of the graduating class (also wearing some sort of neckerchief scarf atop it). However, they seem to be holding signs relating to the stock market crash of 1929. Could make out the following signs: "Prosperity is the Issue", "Bonds Backfired", "Look What We Did to Wall Street" "Like the [unreadable] Stocks we Are Back Again" If you're a Princetonian and could shed some more light on it, please leave a comment! *Contact regarding usage* Soundtrack Added, Songs from LoC jukebox: Hinky Dinky Parlay Voo - Jan Garber Orchestra American Jubilee Foxtrot - Conway's Band If you're wondering about the new logo watermark in the corner, unfortunately people have been re-uploading scanned footage without even providing attribution; some editing out the old wordmark as well, so this style will be used on some films. Transparency might be increased, however. Corrected for framing, exposure, contrast & sharpness throughout film. Film was a positive print so was working with lesser quality. #Princeton #P-rade #VintageCollege #1929 #1930 #1920s #16mmFilm #ivyleague #parades

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRokeVCtxVg

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