On The Vineyard: Summer Vacation in 1940 and 41 with the James Family | Narrated by Bow Van Riper

In 2019, the Museum received a donation of a remarkable short film made by summer visitor Charles M. James. Shot in color during the summers of 1940 and 1941, this film offers a detailed glimpse of Island summers from 80 years ago. Recently digitized and being shown for the first time ever, the film is narrated by Research Librarian Bow Van Riper, who discusses the places, people, and vessels captured by James. The Museum is grateful to Dwight Kulwin, who donated the film. For more information about the Martha's Vineyard Museum visit www.mvmuseum.org.