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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Hassoldt and Ruth S. Davis films, circa 1930-1960
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1994.08
- Creators:
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Davis, Hassoldt, 1907-1959Davis, Ruth
- Dates:
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circa 1930-1960
- Languages:
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Moving image materials are silent; supplementary materials are in English.
- Physical Description:
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23 Film reelscolor silent; 17,000 feet16mm8 Linear feet500 Photographs
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of motion picture film outtakes, production elements, and incomplete edited films shot in Guyana and French Guiana. Collection also includes numerous photographs from the two filming projects as well as other travels and a Denis Roosevelt filmed African expedition, newspaper articles, correspondence, books, unpublished manuscripts and travel writings as an explorer.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Hassoldt Davis Collection ca. 1930s - 1950s."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Aline Hulbert in 1994.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
Digital Content
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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.
Conditions Governing Use
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Preferred Citation
Hassoldt and Ruth S. Davis films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Africa, West | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Guyana | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
French Guiana | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Côte d'Ivoire | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Boni (French Guianese and Surinamese people) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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