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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Hamilton Rice Expedition films, circa 1924-1940
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1994.06
- Dates:
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circa 1924-1940
- Languages:
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Some supplementary materials are in Spanish.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelsblack-and-white sound; black-and-white silent35mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Films of the 1924-25 Hamilton Rice Expedition to the Amazon.
Supplementary materials: associated texts
Legacy keywords: Expeditions ; Explorers ; Seaplanes ; Hunting ; Rapids ; Boats ; Radio technology
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Maureen Harrington in 1994.
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
Hamilton Rice Expedition films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Amazon River Region | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Brazil | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rice, Alexander Hamilton | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
