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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Nlaka'pamux Dances and Songs video, 1981
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1989.13
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology
- Dates:
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1981
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Video recording1 hourblack-and-white sound1/2 inch
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Full video record recorded for the Smithsonian's Urgent Anthropology program of Hilda Austin and Annie York demonstrating various Nlaka'pamux (Thompson River Salish) dances performed to traditional or personally composed songs. This video forms part of the Urgent Anthropology's Program Records in the National Anthropolgical Archives. Recorded by Wendy Wickwire and Anna Mouat in British Columbia.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Thompson Indian Dances and Songs, British Columbia, Canada 1981."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Anthropological Archives in 1989.
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
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Preferred Citation
Nlaka'pamux Dances and Songs video, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 1989.13.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| British Columbia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Nlaka'pamux (Thompson River Salish) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Songs | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| York, Annie, 1904-1991 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Austin, Hilda | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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