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Title: Radio advertising demo and jingles, Strawbridge and Clothier.
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator)
Description: Demonstration tape for radio advertisement production. Narrator explains elements of radio marketing segments. Features several jingles, including Pepsodent toothpaste, Strawbridge and Clothier, and Strawbridge and Clothier Clover Day Events.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID01
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Tree planting
Date(s): 1954
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor)
Description: Dogwood trees, sponsored by Strawbridge & Clothier and the Blue Star Memorial Highway Committee, are planted along the Pennsylvania Turnpike during Pennsylvania Week. Vice Admiral James L. Kauffmann, USN, gives a formal address. The trees are dedicated to the men and women of Strawbridge & Clothier who have served in the armed forces. There is a formal ceremony, interviews, and a large crowd. Francis R. Strawbridge, Francis R. Strawbridge, Jr., Francis R. Strawbridge, 3d, Isaac H. Clothier,...
Show moreDogwood trees, sponsored by Strawbridge & Clothier and the Blue Star Memorial Highway Committee, are planted along the Pennsylvania Turnpike during Pennsylvania Week. Vice Admiral James L. Kauffmann, USN, gives a formal address. The trees are dedicated to the men and women of Strawbridge & Clothier who have served in the armed forces. There is a formal ceremony, interviews, and a large crowd. Francis R. Strawbridge, Francis R. Strawbridge, Jr., Francis R. Strawbridge, 3d, Isaac H. Clothier, Jr., Isaac H. Clothier, 3d, and Isaac H. Clothier, 4th, are all present.
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Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC02_03
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Introducing James A. FitzPatrick, Traveltalk
Date(s): 1950
Contributor(s): FitzPatrick, James A., 1894-1980 ("Host"), Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor)
Description: Travel documentary filmmaker James A. FitzPatrick sits behind a desk and introduces one of his travel films to the audience. The broadcast of the film is sponsored by Strawbridge & Clothier. Two takes.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC02_02
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Easter on the Boardwalk
Date(s): 1950~, 1950
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor)
Description: Ella Waters, Strawbridge & Clothier's fashion director, greets participants in the Easter Parade on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Includes a variety of footage showing crowds and people walking the boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC05
Collection: Film and Video, Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Holiday in Philadelphia
Date(s): 1960~, 1960
Contributor(s): Kellman, Louis W., 1906–1988 (film producer), Clark, Dick, 1929-2012 (narrator), Philadelphia (Pa.). Board of Trade and Conventions (originator)
Description: Film follows a fictitious family visiting the city of Philadelphia. Includes footage of many tourist attractions in the city as well as sporting and cultural events. Highlights city planning around sites adjacent to City Hall and Independence Hall. Includes behind the scenes footage of American Bandstand at the WFIL TV studio. Film is narrated by Dick Clark. Made for the Board of Trade and Convention of the City of Philadelphia. Set furnishings were provided by and credited to Strawbridge and...
Show moreFilm follows a fictitious family visiting the city of Philadelphia. Includes footage of many tourist attractions in the city as well as sporting and cultural events. Highlights city planning around sites adjacent to City Hall and Independence Hall. Includes behind the scenes footage of American Bandstand at the WFIL TV studio. Film is narrated by Dick Clark. Made for the Board of Trade and Convention of the City of Philadelphia. Set furnishings were provided by and credited to Strawbridge and Clothier.
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Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC07
Collection: Film and Video, Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Bride Week
Date(s): 1950
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor), Radio Corporation of America. RCA Victor Division (Production company)
Description: A promotion for Bride Week at Strawbridge & Clothier's Philadelphia store. An attendant helps a young woman put on her gown and hands her a bouquet of flowers. The woman then poses for the camera in her full wedding attire and looks very happy.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC02_01
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Quarter Century Club: 125 Years of Strawbridge and Clothier.
Date(s): 1993
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator)
Description: Narrated piece on the history of the company from its founding to the 1990s. Back up soundtrack with cues.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID09
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: A Modern Store
Date(s): 1932
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor)
Description: The construction and opening of the new Strawbridge & Clothier retail store on 8th and Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Includes footage of Simon and Simon the architect firm who designed the new building; officials from the city; demolition and construction of the new building; laying of the cornerstone, and the store opening with exterior and interior views showing Market Street and a variety of views of the retail space. Concludes with footage of suburban stores in Ardmore and...
Show moreThe construction and opening of the new Strawbridge & Clothier retail store on 8th and Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Includes footage of Simon and Simon the architect firm who designed the new building; officials from the city; demolition and construction of the new building; laying of the cornerstone, and the store opening with exterior and interior views showing Market Street and a variety of views of the retail space. Concludes with footage of suburban stores in Ardmore and Jenkintown.
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Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC01
Collection: Film and Video, Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Cornerstone laying, Wilmington store
Date(s): 1951
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (Sponsor)
Description: The cornerstone of Strawbridge & Clothier's new Wilmington, DE branch is layed on a chilly November day. Speeches are given to a group of spectators and reporters before the cornerstone is officialy put into place. Includes appearances by Thomas E. Brittingham, Jr., President of Metropolitan Merchandise Marts, Inc., Dwight G. Perkins, President of Strawbridge & Clothier, and Robert E. Strawbridge, Chairman of the Board of Strawbridge & Clothier.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995250_FC03_02
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Strawbridge and Clothier, moving from Jenkintown to Willow Grove, employees speak. "Willow Grove".
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator)
Description: Production piece about the closing of the Jenkintown store and the opening of the Willow Grove store.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID20
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Closing Wilmington Strawbridge and Clothier, employees speak. "Concord"
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator)
Description: Production piece about closing the Wilmington store and opening the Concord store.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID16
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Strawbridge and Clothier Executive Dinner introducing new company President and Chairman of the Board.
Date(s): 1955-04-21
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator), Perkins, Dwight (speaker), Strawbridge, Robert E. (Robert Early), 1871-1963 (speaker), Clothier, Isaac Hallowell, Jr., 1875-1961 (speaker), Strawbridge, G. Stockton (George Stockton), 1913-1997 (speaker)
Description: Speakers to executive group. Dinner speeches by Dwight Perkins, Robert E. Strawbridge, Isaac H. Clothier, Jr., G. Stockton Strawbridge. Regarding changes in organization, introducing a new president.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID04
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier

Title: Quarter Century Club: Stockton Strawbridge's induction at banquet
Date(s): 1960-02-02
Contributor(s): Strawbridge & Clothier (originator), Perkins, Dwight (speaker), Strawbridge, Francis R. (Francis Reeves), 1911-1966 (speaker), Clothier, Isaac Hallowell, Jr., 1875-1961 (speaker), Strawbridge, G. Stockton (George Stockton), 1913-1997 (speaker), Waters, Ella (speaker)
Description: G. Stockton Strawbridge's induction into Quarter Century Club. Speakers include Francis Strawbridge, Jr., G. Stockton Strawbridge, Dwight Perkins, Isaac Clothier, Jr. Presentation by Ella Waters.
Collection ID: Strawbridge and Clothier photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1995.250)
Hagley ID: AUD_1995250_B31_ID07
Collection: Strawbridge & Clothier