16 mm movies by Jake Howland taking during a helicopter overflight of Mene Grande Oil Company's camp San Tome in eastern Venezuela during the late 1950's.
Thank you Mr. Howland for sharing such a great video. My father worked for Mene Grande from the mid 40's, until 1971. I spent my childhood in San Tome and left to come to the States in 1963. This video brought back so many wonderful memories of old friends and the life I lived there. I'm 78 now and live between Texas and Alabama. Many blessings to y'all!
Llegué a San Tomé en septiembre de 1974 como Ingeniero de campo y viví por 20 años en campo norte, mis cinco hijos nacieron ahi...gratos recuerdo, muchas gracias por este video
Mr. Holland thanks for such a beautiful contribution, this video is a gem, thanks to the United States for its valuable help and teaching for many years, I would like to be at that time
holy stuff! I was looking for something like this! thanks for sharing, been living on San Tomé since 2015 but I have never stopped on my search for any historical footage of this beautiful town! and I expect to see more in the future...
I grew up with the Bell at Fort Wolters AFB in Mineral Wells, Texas. The base had two Bubble Helicopters at the entrance of the gate. My sister got caught in the rabid river waters of the Brazos River & one of the bases helicopters like this tried to rescue her. Mom got to her first & brought her to shore. A lot of the pilots from the Vietnam War trained at the base with this helicopter & the Huey Cobra.
It delightful to see San Tome portrayed through such an objective documentary film. Despite the film being captured in the 50’s, the quality is pretty good. I was born in San Tomé and, many of these structures seemed pretty new by the early 1970’s though I may say that a lot of these structures are still standing and in use. Talk about good quality constructions! Not the kind you see nowadays. I see the airport was still just a strip with a hangar, today it hasn’t grown much either. Great video!
wow,thanx so much for sharing this video.I was 9 years old back in 1971 and many fond memories of the staff school and 1974 in 5th grade.I sneaked over and climbed the san tome water tower one nite,i think i was 12
Hello Mr Howland, Your videos bring back many wonderful memories. I lived with my parents in El Tigrito and graduated San Tome Staff School in 1953. I saved a little boys life in the club pool for which Mene Grande gave a watch when I graduated. Servico Thomas was my parents business. I used to ride my Whizzer motor bike all over ST. Could you please contact me. I also was given a ride in that same Bell Helicopter.
Nací en Caripito Estado Monagas en enero del 1959 y a los 6 meses de haber nacido llegamos a San Tomé donde me crié. Muchos son los buenos recuerdos de un pueblo que considero fue ejemplo se sociedad. Agradezco al señor Howland por ese hermoso video que recoge 80 años de existencia. /I was born in Caripito Monagas State in January 1959 and 6 months after being born we arrived in San Tomé where I grew up. Many are the good memories of a town that I consider was an example of society. I thank Mr. Howland for that beautiful video that includes 80 years of existence.
It was exhilarating to see this video about San Tome I lived with my parents and siblings in Campo Sur for 10 years my father was transferred from San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago, to work there I have good memories of my childhood in this oilfield . I am currently living in Leeds, United Kingdom. Buena suerte.
Buenas tardes saludo Victor.. mi nombre es gustavo adolfo valecillos.. vivi en San Tome Campo Norte (1967 al 1970) mi papa trabajaba en petroleo venezuela, ante era CVP..., recuerdos algunos apellidos de vecinos Los ceballos, Los rondon
@@mendezinv.mgmendezinvmg2852 Un honor y mi saludo cordial Adolfo, generaciones vienen y salen. Estoy siempre complacido de conocer personas de esa generación que compartieron en San Tomé de nuestra vocación de trabajo.
16mm film! I would imagine that was considered quite nice equipment in those days. I was born there in 58. We lived in Campo Mata. So nice to see this film. Wish there was a way to converse with Mr Howland.
Buen dia. saludo... Este video y otros.. son excelentevideo..... Yo vivi en campo norte San Tome, en los años 1967 al 1970... estudie primaria en el Tigre, en el colegio San Antonio...me trae grandes y bellos recuerdos.. de olvidar... mi papa trabajaba en ese tiempo en CVP (Sr. Carlos Valecillos) era jefe de personal .
thanks for sharing these videos of my country Venezuela a beautiful view of the past ... video will have some other old airport? if so please place it thanks.
Hello Mr Howland. Is there any chance to get any of these videos? And do you mind if I translate some of them in Spanish? I'm Venezuelan and I lived for 11 years in San Tome, from 83 to 94, so it'd be nice to have'm. Thanks
I was born there 60 years ago, the best time of my life while living there, more than 20 years.
My Dad worked there his name was Thomas Law.
My mom worked as a nurse at the hospital.
I worked for Mene Grande Caracas for 15 years
Thank you Mr. Howland for sharing such a great video.
My father worked for Mene Grande from the mid 40's, until 1971.
I spent my childhood in San Tome and left to come to the States in 1963.
This video brought back so many wonderful memories of old friends and the life I lived there.
I'm 78 now and live between Texas and Alabama.
Many blessings to y'all!
Llegué a San Tomé en septiembre de 1974 como Ingeniero de campo y viví por 20 años en campo norte, mis cinco hijos nacieron ahi...gratos recuerdo, muchas gracias por este video
Mr. Holland thanks for such a beautiful contribution, this video is a gem, thanks to the United States for its valuable help and teaching for many years, I would like to be at that time
holy stuff! I was looking for something like this! thanks for sharing, been living on San Tomé since 2015 but I have never stopped on my search for any historical footage of this beautiful town! and I expect to see more in the future...
I grew up with the Bell at Fort Wolters AFB in Mineral Wells, Texas. The base had two Bubble Helicopters at the entrance of the gate. My sister got caught in the rabid river waters of the Brazos River & one of the bases helicopters like this tried to rescue her. Mom got to her first & brought her to shore. A lot of the pilots from the Vietnam War trained at the base with this helicopter & the Huey Cobra.
It delightful to see San Tome portrayed through such an objective documentary film. Despite the film being captured in the 50’s, the quality is pretty good.
I was born in San Tomé and, many of these structures seemed pretty new by the early 1970’s though I may say that a lot of these structures are still standing and in use. Talk about good quality constructions! Not the kind you see nowadays.
I see the airport was still just a strip with a hangar, today it hasn’t grown much either.
Great video!
This is awesome! I was born there in 1955 and we left in 1958 to go back to Texas. I remember swimming in that swimming pool.
wow,thanx so much for sharing this video.I was 9 years old back in 1971 and many fond memories of the staff school and 1974 in 5th grade.I sneaked over and climbed the san tome water tower one nite,i think i was 12
Hello Mr Howland, Your videos bring back many wonderful memories. I lived with my parents in El Tigrito and graduated San Tome Staff School in 1953. I saved a little boys life in the club pool for which Mene Grande gave a watch when I graduated. Servico Thomas was my parents business. I used to ride my Whizzer motor bike all over ST. Could you please contact me. I also was given a ride in that same Bell Helicopter.
Wanderfull years. You lived freelly and at those days the security was allways present and whit not mucha you was happy with te live you had.
Nací en Caripito Estado Monagas en enero del 1959 y a los 6 meses de haber nacido llegamos a San Tomé donde me crié. Muchos son los buenos recuerdos de un pueblo que considero fue ejemplo se sociedad. Agradezco al señor Howland por ese hermoso video que recoge 80 años de existencia. /I was born in Caripito Monagas State in January 1959 and 6 months after being born we arrived in San Tomé where I grew up. Many are the good memories of a town that I consider was an example of society. I thank Mr. Howland for that beautiful video that includes 80 years of existence.
It was exhilarating to see this video about San Tome I lived with my parents and siblings in Campo Sur for 10 years my father was transferred from San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago, to work there I have good memories of my childhood in this oilfield . I am currently living in Leeds, United Kingdom. Buena suerte.
Great video, congrats!!! We would like to hv more videos such these, if you hv them pls do not hesitate in uploading asap....thanxs God bless u
Muchas gracias Mr Howland por este video!! Vivi 27 años en San Tomé, mis 5 hijos nacieron alli, y tambien mi 1er nieto. Guao, que de recuerdos!!
Alguien de las Seiscientas Campo Sur? Debo agradecer a Dios y al Sr Howland por compartir este vídeo. Mi esposa fue de San Tomé y Yo también.
Buenas tardes saludo Victor.. mi nombre es gustavo adolfo valecillos.. vivi en San Tome Campo Norte (1967 al 1970) mi papa trabajaba en petroleo venezuela, ante era CVP..., recuerdos algunos apellidos de vecinos Los ceballos, Los rondon
@@mendezinv.mgmendezinvmg2852 Un honor y mi saludo cordial Adolfo, generaciones vienen y salen. Estoy siempre complacido de conocer personas de esa generación que compartieron en San Tomé de nuestra vocación de trabajo.
16mm film! I would imagine that was considered quite nice equipment in those days. I was born there in 58. We lived in Campo Mata. So nice to see this film. Wish there was a way to converse with Mr Howland.
Mr. Howland. I would like to ask you if you remember the name of the pilot, and when he reached San Tomé. Thank you
This is gold! Thanks for sharing
Buen dia. saludo... Este video y otros.. son excelentevideo..... Yo vivi en campo norte San Tome, en los años 1967 al 1970... estudie primaria en el Tigre, en el colegio San Antonio...me trae grandes y bellos recuerdos.. de olvidar... mi papa trabajaba en ese tiempo en CVP (Sr. Carlos Valecillos) era jefe de personal
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Muy bonito video, naci en San Tome, creci en El Tigre y San Tome.
thanks for sharing these videos of my country Venezuela a beautiful view of the past ... video will have some other old airport? if so please place it thanks.
Jake - amazing video. As the Venezuelans would say, it was "muy emocionante" to see such old footage of our beloved camp. What year was this taken?
perfecto yo naci alli!!
Hello Mr Howland. Is there any chance to get any of these videos? And do you mind if I translate some of them in Spanish? I'm Venezuelan and I lived for 11 years in San Tome, from 83 to 94, so it'd be nice to have'm. Thanks
men were did you get this video??? i lived there!
Hola. Los invito que visiten nuestro grupo en Face Book. "Hijos y Amigos de San Tome" Saludos.
Viva san tome :D
El mejor lugar del mundo para crecer
This is awesome! I was born there in 1955 and we left in 1958 to go back to Texas. I remember swimming in that swimming pool.
Muy bonito video, naci en San Tome, creci en El Tigre y San Tome.