Fifth Down (Dartmouth vs Cornell 1940); Format: 16 mm.; Sound/Color: sound,b&w; Length: 1350 ft., 1940 Digital Version Available
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Description
This film documents a 1940 football game between Dartmouth and Cornell. It includes footage of Dartmouth supporters wearing masks which are racist caricatures of Indigenous people. The narration refers to the Dartmouth football team as "the Indians" and invokes racial stereotypes of Indigenous people to describe the team's performance.
Original description: "After a resume of earlier games in the 1940 Dartmouth Football season. the film covers the Indians vs. Cornell at Memorial Field in Hanover. N.H. In a breathtaking finish. the officials allow Cornell a fifth down which leads to victory over the Big Green. 7-3. The Dartmouth fans are furious!.......................But wait a minute! The film of the game solves the controversy. and Dartmouth triumphs 3-0! Running time: 35 min."
Dates
- 1940
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site five days notice required for access. Film cannot be projected due to condition. Consult archivist for further information.
Conditions Governing Use
May be protected by U.S. Copyright law.
Extent
1 Digital File(s) (1 mov file)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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