Research Guides: Researching Waltham: Resources for Research, Teaching, and Learning: Film and Videos

Film and Videos

Provided below are some films and videos that provide historical background and portray the significance of Waltham, Massachusetts.

Image Left: Residents of Waltham driving down Main Street.

Image Center: Students participate in an activity during DCS's program titled "Waltham: The More You Know".

Image Right: A sign on South Street that reads, "Welcome to Waltham. America's history is our history. Home of the Brandeis University Judges."

Archives

Videos from the Archives
The Brandeis Library houses historic films and videos about the university, alumni interviews, and oral histories from faculty. Click this link for more information.

Videos

Brandeis Department of Community Service: WTMYK Demographic and Community Assets
This video from Brandeis' own Department of Community service highlights the demographics of Waltham, as well its community assets.
Discover the Diversity of Moody Street
The Chronicle from WCBV 5, one of Boston's news stations, created a video highlighting the diversity of restaurants located on Waltham's Moody Street.
Francis Cabot Lowell
This video provides a general overview of the life and work of Francis Cabot Lowell, one of the founders of the Boston Manufacturing Company that was located in Waltham.
The History of the Watch Company
This video gives an extensive overview of the history of the Waltham Watch Company and its impact on the City of Waltham.
Lyman Estate Tour
This video gives a tour of the Lyman Estate, home to Waltham native Theodore Lyman, a Congressman, scientist, and military officer. The Estate os one of Waltham's many National Historic Landmarks.
A Monorail in the Median: Jeannette McCarthy, TEDxWaltham
Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy speaks at TEDxWaltham in 2018 about the local history of the city and its industrial development.
The Museums of Waltham
The Waltham Tourism Council has created this video to highlight the many museums found in the city, including Brandeis' own Rose Art Museum.
Waltham: The More You Know Playlist
The Department of Community Service has compiled a collection of videos centered around Waltham tourism and exploration, designed to help you get to know the city a little bit better.
Waltham – The Gateway to History
This mini-documentary gives a general overview of the history of Waltham, MA.
WTMYK: Waltham's History
As part of DCS's Waltham: The More You Know programming, this video provides a concise overview of the history of the city.
“Waltham Watch” – The Factory History
This history documentary of the Waltham Watch Company was created by Jonathan A. Boschen as part of a final project for the Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts.