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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Rickshaw Films collection, circa 1950-1959
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1988.21
- Creators:
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Rickshaw Films (Production Company)
- Dates:
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circa 1950-1959
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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15 Film reelscolor silent; 1,500 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
15 16mm films produced n the late 1950's by Rickshaw Films of Hong Kong documenting the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and handicrafts in Hong Kong.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 James Colvin 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
Rickshaw Films collection, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Hong Kong | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Philippines | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Taiwan | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Cities and towns | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Amis (Taiwan people) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Igorot (Philippine people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Kalinga (Philippine people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
