Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the John L. Buckner film of an Adena burial mound excavation, circa 1939

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1983.08
Creators:
Buckner, John L.
Dates:
circa 1939
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Film reel
23 minutes
black-and-white silent; 400 feet
8mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Footage documenting the archaeology of the Wright burial mound, a middle to late Adena culture site in Eastern Kentucky. This large-scale mound excavation was made possible by a work crew provided by the Works Progress Administration. The film shows archaeological methodology, particularly in the manner of excavation through arbitrary stratigraphic levels. Documented are artifacts including an arrowhead, a bead necklace, and presumably other, as yet unidentifiable, prestige goods. Also includes footage of the excavation of a human burial and the associated burial goods.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Custodial History
Previously titled "Adena Burial Mound Excavation ca. 1939."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky in 1983.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Preferred Citation
John L. Buckner film of an Adena burial mound excavation, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Number

Local Number
HSFA 1983.8.1


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