Where can I find old footage of roller skating?

Question

I am a graduate student working on a documentary about roller skating. I am looking for 30 seconds of black and white roller skating footage. Can anyone out there help me?

Answer 1

You should try the National Museum of Rollerskating the web address is:
http://www.rollerskatingmuseum.com/
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National Museum of Roller Skating
4730 South Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
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Hours of Operation
Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM
Closed weekends and major holidays.
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Phone: [phone] extension 16 after office hours
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

I would contact them and ask if they could help you. They have exhibits for:
Inline Skating—Artistic Skating—
Roller Hockey—Speed Skating—
Roller Derby.

Also visit www.usarollersports.org for information on all types of competitive rollerskating in the US.

Other footage, not necessarily old, can be found at:
http://www.usarollersports.org/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/12/14/457316ed4992f

and also at:
rollersports.tv

Answer 2

Hi. I own a small archival stock footage firm. I have archival roller sktating footage. We offer discounts for students and educational institutions. You can reach me thru my website if you'd like more info www.PublicDomainFootage.com

Thanks

Answer 3

Lots of rollerderby footage on You Tube. Check out Dave's Derby World, might have some old picks. I love skating!