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Human Studies Film Archives
The Jerry Leach Trobriand films, 1974
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1988.11
- Creators:
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Leach, Jerry W. (Jerry Wayne)
- Dates:
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1974
- Languages:
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Sound recordings of commentary on edited film in multiple languages: Motu, Pidgin, and English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelsblack-and-white color silent sound; 3208 feet16mm12 Sound tape reels5 inchLinear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of TROBRIAND CRICKET, a film about the game of cricket as interpreted by the Trobriand Islanders, and associated footage and commentary. Collection also includes transcripts, production papers, and reviews.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Sponsor
Digitization and preparation of sound recordings for online access has been funded through generous support from the Arcadia Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Jerry Leach in 1988.
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
Jerry Leach films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Papua New Guinea | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Trobriand Islanders | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sports | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
