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Monmouth, Illinois, in 1937 — Historical footage

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Filmed in the summer of 1937, this black-and-white 16mm film celebrates the people and the businesses of a pre-war small Midwestern town. Monmouth College and some of its students are featured in two of the segments.

Includes the county courthouse, Bijou Theater, many downtown businesses, and antique automobiles.

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