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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the William Wrather films of the Southwestern United States circa 1926-1941
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1991.14
- Creators:
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Wrather, William Embry, 1883-1963
- Dates:
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circa 1926-1941
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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3 Film reels47 minutesblack-and-white color silent; 1261 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
William Wrather's amateur footage of the "Indian Fair" at Gallup, New Mexico and other footage of New Mexio and Arizona from the 20s through the early 1940s.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Catherine Wrather in 1991.
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
William Wrather films of the Southwest, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
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North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Arizona | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
New Mexico | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Diné (Navajo) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Apache | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hopi-Tewa | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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