Color, no sound. Footage of the Far Western Classic round of the Put Up or Clam Up International Clam-Eating Contest at Ivar’s Acres of Clams, Pier 54 on the Seattle waterfront. Seattle firefighter, Bill Ormbreak is crowned the winner after eating 154 clams in six minutes.

The Put Up or Clam Up International Clam-Eating Contest was part of the 97th International Association of Fire Chiefs’ convention. Bill Ormbreak’s name is incorrectly spelled on his shirt as “ORMBRECK” in this footage.

Item 870, Record Series 2801-11, Seattle Municipal Archives