[National Archives Master Reel 1/2] (silent)

Complete Record: Description: Compilation of miscellaneous archival footage ordered from the National Archives by the producers of the documentary film Heaven (dir. Diane Keaton, 1987). Images include: funeral procedure, a group of people learning about inheritance, women going through the belongings of fallen soldiers, two young men interviewed regarding a treasure they have found; Black preachers and churches, World War II footage, people learning American Sign Language, and more. Reuse Statement: For information on reusing Prelinger Archives footage and obtaining written usage agreements, please visit www.prelinger.com. Subjects: 1940s, World War II, Religion, People with disabilities and those who are d/Deaf and/or hard of hearing, People of African origin or descent Tags: funerals; coffins; funeral coaches; death; wills; inheritance; coins; money; pile of coins; women going through belongings of fallen soldiers; preachers; churches; Black churches; African American church choirs; jets; Navy warships; WWII; World War II; soldiers in hammocks; tanks; Sainte-Mére-Église sign; Hymns written on chalkboard; sign language interpreters; missiles; cannons; battles; battleships Film Sponsor: Creator: Credits: Distributor: Contributor: Prelinger Archives Source Collection: Perpetual Productions Digitizing Sponsor: Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW) and Internet Archive Production Date: circa 1940 Release Date: Geographical Location: USA Genre/Form: newsreel Language: Rights: Film Format: 16mm film Element: reversal Color: b&w Color Process: Sound or Silent: silent Film Soundtrack Type: mos Edge Code: Frame Rate: 24 fps Length (feet): 269