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The WPA FILM LIBRARY is an historical collection of superb breadth and depth. WPA Film Library
16101 S. 108th Ave.

Come to the WPA Film Library for high-quality footage on every subject imaginable: Hundreds of music performances, newsreels, crisp contemporary shots, campy home movies, classic Americana and much more. The collections date back to the turn of the century and cover World War I, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights movement – and this just scratches the surface of the extensive coverage of Ameri

can Politics, including world events from the past one hundred years. A particular strength of the collection is the music collection which includes some of the greatest music groups of the 1950s and 1960s like Sly & The Family Stone, The Supremes, Janis Joplin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, and a plethora of other great performers. WPA’s collections also document political events, landmarks, Americana, and vintage training films. Premium Collections
Music Scene, Hullabaloo, The Porter Wagoner Show, The Dolly Show, Pop Goes the Country, and WNET’s SOUL!. Client List
Worldwide clients include broadcasters, documentaries, television shows, feature films, commercials, museums, and online educational companies. Orland Park
IL 60467
USA
Tel: +1-708-460-0555
Fax: +1-708-460-0187
TollFree: +1 800 323 0442

Contact name: Diane Paradiso
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wpafilmlibrary.com

06/20/2024

On June 18th, 2024, one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball died. The impact Willie Mays has had on the sport cannot be exaggerated. MPI Stock Footage Archive honors Willie Mays with this clip of him as a New York Giant, before the team moved out to San Francisco.

On June 18th, 2024, one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball died. The impact Willie Mays has had on the sport cannot be exaggerat...

05/16/2024

Former President Jimmy Carter, speaking at the Israeli Knesset, on the need for the United States and Israel to respect human rights of speech, expression, and movement. WPA Film Library present this clip during a month that highlights World Press Freedom.

Former President Jimmy Carter, speaking at the Israeli Knesset, on the need for the United States and Israel to respect human rights of speech, expression, a...

04/30/2024

With Columbia University in the news over widespread student protests against the Israeli government prosecution of the war in Gaza, it's important note the historical pattern presenting itself. WPA Film Library presents this photo of students at Columbia University protesting the prosecution of the Vietnam War in April of 1968. Then, as in now, those protests also spread to other college campuses around the country. Then, as in now, those protests tested America's commitment to free speech and civil liberties.

04/15/2024

A little bebop improv jazz for your listening enjoyment from WPA Film Library in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.

03/19/2024

First day of Spring! Sun is out longer, and the temperatures are warmer --- at least that’s what’s supposed to happen. WPA Film Library hopes the weather reflects the new season!

First day of Spring! Sun is out longer, and the temperatures are warmer --- at least that’s what’s supposed to happen. WPA Film Library hopes the weather ref...

02/12/2024

WPA Film Library honors Black History Month, following the theme of the year --- African Americans and the Arts. We present Amiri Baraka reciting a portion of his poem “Snapshots of Everything” on SOUL!

WPA Film Library honors Black History Month, following the theme of the year --- African Americans and the Arts. We present Amiri Baraka reciting a portion o...

01/16/2024

Winter has certainly arrived here at WPA Film Library. So this clip certainly fits right alongside the 100th anniversary of the first Winter Olympics in France. Something warmer to look forward to…the summer Olympics will also be in France this year.

Winter has certainly arrived here at WPA Film Library. So this clip certainly fits right alongside the 100th anniversary of the first Winter Olympics in Fran...

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WPA FILM LIBRARY is one of the largest independent stock footage libraries. Our clients include advertising agencies, corporate, educational, television producers, feature films, and online.

WPA FILM LIBRARY has an historical footage collection of superb breadth and depth. The collections date back to the turn of the century and cover World War I, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights movement – and this just scratches the surface of the extensive coverage of US and world events from the past one hundred years.

A particular strength of the collection is the music collection which includes some of the greatest music groups of the 1950s and 1960s like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, and a plethora of other great performers. WPA’s collections also document political events, landmarks, Americana, and vintage training films.