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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the National Anthropological Film Center film of the Dalai Lama's visit to the Smithsonian Institution, 1979
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1986.13USA
- Creators:
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National Anthropological Film Center (U.S.)Dorjee, Ragpa
- Dates:
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1979
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reel8 minutescolor sound; 238 feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot for the National Anthropological Film Center, Smithsonian Institution, of the Dalai Lama's visit to the Freer Gallery of Art. The Dalai Lama is shown being received outside the Freer by secretary of the Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley; director of the Freer Gallery, Thomas Lawton; and director of the National Anthropological Film Center, E. Richard Sorenson. The Dalai Lama is then shown touring the Freer, particularly galleries displaying Tibetan pieces.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Dalai Lama's Visit to the Smithsonian Institution 1979."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Anthropological Film Center in 1986.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
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
National Anthropological Film Center film of the Dalai Lama's visit to the Smithsonian Institution, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 1986.13.20
Keywords
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| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Washington (D.C.) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Freer Gallery of Art | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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