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"1967."
Home movies of the Burwell family as they settled into their new home in Huntsville. There is some vacation footage but the majority of the film is of mid-century Huntsville and Chattanooga.
Beach scenes [11:55]
Cattle and rural scenes [09:57]
Chores [08:02]
Clay shooting [09:13]
Dog [00:01, 4:38, 7:46, 18:01, 20:01, 20:51]
Fly [21:33]
Homes [02:28, 03:10]
Snow [03:52, 06:46]
Lookout Mountain Hotel [09:07] -
"1979."
Home movies that primarily depict a Christmas scene and an extended cruise around the Caribbean.
Christmas [00:02]
Royal Caribbean Resort in Labadie, Haiti [05:03]
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [08:16]
Miami [09:44] -
"1st Roll 1950."
The label on the inside of the can notes, "B&W Jeff horse back riding. Picnic with Dave 1951. Christmas 1950."
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"Abstract Record of Hospitalization and Notification of Hospital Discharge" for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The document notes Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s personal information, date of admission, diagnoses, operations, and recommendations for assignment. -
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"Annex #1 to accompany March Order No. 1".
This annex discusses the schedules, vehicle use, and uniforms for March Order Number 1. -
"Annex No. 2-March Tables".
These tables show March Units Numbers one through four with their miles, time, and units. -
"Army of the United States-Seperation Qualification Record".
"This record of job assignments and special training recieved in the Army is furnished to the soldier when he leaves the service. In its prepara-tion, information is taken from available Army records and supplemented by personal interview. The information about civilian education and work experience is based on the individual's own statements. The veteran may present this document to former employers, prospective employers, representatives of schools or colleges, or use it in any other way that may prove beneficial to him." -
"B&W Movies. Farm, Fishing. Christmas. Mertle Beach. [illegible] about 1951."
Family films depicting farm life in Madison County in the early 1950s. Additional footage includes a family vacation to what is likely the Smoky Mountains and Myrtle Beach.
Farm life [00:01]
Snow [01:15]
Christmas [03:02, 12:13]
Valley and wilderness scenes [06:57, 07:10]
Industrial plant/debris pit [06:47] -
"Battle of Anzio Timeline".
The timeline describes events spanning from to 18 December 1943 to 4 June 1944. Events from 22 January 1944 to 14 February 1944 are highlighted. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" for a Browning pistol.
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Browning pistol and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" with bedroll container
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Arctic overshoes, barrack bag, and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" with footlocker container.
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his various clothing and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Christina's 3rd B'day Party. Eddie modeling 1978."
Home movies about family life in late 1970s Alabama.
Children playing with microphone [00:03]
Young boy showing off Confederate money [00:26]
Christmas pageant [03:28]
Birthday party [06:48] -
"Conductor's Report of Army, Navy Or Marine Personnel Carried" from the Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
The conductor's report notes 158 passengers in coach from Augusta to Atlanta. -
"Eddie 6-8 months old 1972."
Scenes of grandparents playing, feeding, and interacting with infants. The infants briefly played together.
Grandparents [00:01, 01:00, 01:35, 15:20]
Feeding [05:57, 07:47]
Children playing [11:00, 13:43, 14:33, 14:46]
Stroller/high chair [02:50, 06:42, 08:26] -
"Eddie about 3 yrs old singing."
Several home movies of a young boy playing with a microphone followed by family footage of a trip to Disney World.
Play [00:03, 00:45]
Disney World trip [01:40]
Aerial gondolas [04:46, 06:13]
Boats and boating [05:01, 05:30, 07:47, 09:46, 12:15]
Monorail [05:17]
Puppet show [07:59] -
"Eddie Burwell 1 week to 1 month."
"Film of parents and grandparents caring for and playing with an infant Eddie Burwell. Footage includes the family dog, relatives, and interior and exterior shots of the house.
Dog [00:15, 04:43, 05:20, 07:12]
Relatives [03:10, 05:12, 11:06, 11:47, 12:01]
Exterior of house [05:20] -
"Eddie in Mich. 1973."
Home movie clips detailing a visit from relatives, a toddler’s attempt at household chores and playing grown-up, and additional footage from the family vacation to Grizzly Gorge.
Baby attempting grown-up things [00:06, 05:49, 13:25, 14:05, 14:30]
Grandparents [00:38, 00:50, 00:57, 11:01, 11:35, 11:43, 11:52]
Dog [05:20, 05:34, 14:21, 14:38]
Baby playing on floor [07:19, 10:01, 10:55]
Vacation/family events [14:46, 18:35] -
"eDescription" of Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s film.
A typed list of Major Edwin D. Burwell's film descriptions. -
"Immunization Register".
The immunization register shows dates Edwin D. Burwell Jr. recieved vaccines for smallpox, triple typhoid, tetanus, yellow fever, and others diseases. -
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"Letter Orders No 8-20".
The orders grant Edwin D. Burwell Jr. seven days of leave to Great Britain. -
"Lion Country Safari Aug 1973."
Footage of a family trip to Georgia. Included is early footage of Zoo Atlanta, the Little White House in Warm Springs, and the Callaway Gardens.
Callaway Gardens [10:10]
Little White House at Warm Springs [08:35]
Zoo Atlanta [00:06] -
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"Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service".
The record contains Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s personal information, military history, and insurance notice. -
"Moore Visit EDB, Sr. Parker Picnic. Paul, Harold."
The information card inside the can notes, "Christmas 1956. 4th July 1957."
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"Officer's Accrued Leave Record".
The document notes that the beginning of the officer's active duty was 26 September 1941 and lists the amount of leave he took and accrued each year since then. -
"Officer's Adjusted Service Rating Form".
This form details Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s credits based on service, time overseas, combat, and parenthood. It also notes individual desires and eficiency index. The back of the form provides instructions for its completion and notes that credits and desires are secondary to the needs of the military. -
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"Optimist Picknic. Soapbox Derby. Memphis Zoo."
The label on the inside of the can notes, "Optimist Picnic. Parade. Memphis Zoo about 1952." -
"Panama City. Draining Paul's lake. Smokies. 1956."
A collection of home movies including a trip to Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, filling a lake, and family gatherings.
Aquarium [03:02, 03:48, 04:01, 05:18]
Beach scenes [00:03, 01:45, 01:52]
Family gathering [09:20]
Filling a lake [06:47]
Play [05:52]
Wide pan of pre-development Madison County [10:02] -
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"Picknick - Meridian. Xmas. Smokies. Grand Canyon - Fire (1964)."
The label on the inside of the can notes, "Picnic 1955. Western trip 1964."
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"Picnic. Guntersville. Cherokee. Christmas Trains."
Family films of Christmas and a vacation in the Smoky Mountains during the 1950s.
Noccalula Falls [00:01, 00:50]
Family life [00:38, 01:18, 02:20, 03:55, 06:03]
Boats and boating [02:04, 02:46
Flags [02:56]
Landscapes and infrastructure [03:23, 04:22, 06:10, 07:12]
Cherokee Trading Post [05:17]
Christmas [07:35]