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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the J. Ward Williams films of Papua New Guinea, 1935-1937
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1991.05
- Creators:
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Williams, J. Ward
- Dates:
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1935-1937
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reel36 minutesblack-and-white silent; 2000 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Incomplete footage shot during a gold prospecting expedition in north western Papua New Guinea. Scenes include villages along the Fly and Sepik Rivers, Papuans working in the Yodda gold fields, and various mining camps along the Fly River.
Supplementary materials: 4
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Administration
Custodial History
Previously titled "Ward Williams Footage of Papua New Guinea 1935-37."
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
J. Ward Williams films of Papua New Guinea, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 1991.5.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Papua New Guinea | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
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