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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Bernard Leach films, circa 1934-1937
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1986.06
- Creators:
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Leach, Bernard, 1887-1979
- Dates:
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circa 1934-1937
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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2 Film reelsblack-and-white silent; 2245 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Bernard Leach's film of Mashiko village pottery (1937) and his scenes of Japan, Hong Kong and Shanghai (1934-1935).
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Marty Gross Film Production, Inc. in 1986.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
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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
Bernard Leach films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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East Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Japan | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Korea | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hong Kong | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Shanghai (China) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Ceramics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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