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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Theodore Richards travel films, 1924-1928
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.25
- Creators:
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Richards, Theodore
- Dates:
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circa 1924-1928
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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8 Film reelsblack-and-white silent16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Amateur film shot by Theodore Richards. Films were taken mostly in Africa, China, Japan, South America, India, and Egypt.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Theodore Richards worked for the Hawaiian Board of Missions as well as the Kamehameha School for Boys.
Administration
Sponsor
Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Robert Midkiff in 1993.
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
Theodore Richards travel films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Europe | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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Suitland 20746
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