Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the W. Raymond Wood film of the River Basin Survey in Fort Pierre, South Dakota,1952

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1988.01
Creators:
Wood, W. Raymond
Dates:
1952
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Film reel
color silent; 90 feet
16mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Footage taken by W. Raymond Wood when he was a member of the Smithsonian Institution River Basin Surveys field party directed by Franklin Fenenga. Footage includes excavation work at the Indian Creek, the Buffalo Pasture, and the Thomas Riggs sites.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "W. Raymond Wood's Footage of the 1952 Smithsonian Institution River Basin Surveys, Fort Pierre, South Dakota 1952."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Anthropological Archives in 1988.

Using the Collection

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.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
W. Raymond Wood film of the River Basin Survey in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Related Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds the River Basin Survey papers.

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
HSFA 1988.1.1


Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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Fort Pierre (S.D.) Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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River Basin Surveys Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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