Scott Nixon home movies

Contributors: Nixon, Scott (Creator)

Dates of Creation: Circa 1930-1970s.

Scope and Content Note: Over 75,000 ft. of film was gifted to the University in 2000 by the Augusta Museum and the Augusta Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. In addition to family life, the collection is especially strong in its documentation of railroads, highways, and transportation culture.

Biography: A member of the Amateur Cinema League, Scott Nixon traveled widely from his home in Augusta, GA documenting these travels on 16 mm and Super 8 film (1930s to 1970s).

Access: Portions of this collection may be viewed online; the remainder may be accessed upon request. Additional information about the items in this collection can be found in the MIRC Reference Catalog.

Subjects: Amateur films
Augusta (Ga.)--Description and travel.
Golf--United States--History--20th century.
Neon lighting.
Railroad trains

Geographic Coverage: Augusta (Ga.)
Canada
United States