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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the William O. Field films, 1928-1963
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1997.07
- Creators:
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Field, William O. (William Osgood), 1904-
- Dates:
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1928-1963
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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6 Film reels2 hours 46 minutesblack-and-white color silent; 5200 feet16mmLinear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of films by geologist William O. Field of the Nile River, Kashmir, the U.S.S.R., Moscow, and Samoa. The collection also includes 8 albums of still photographs and 8 albums of negatives of Africa, photographs of British Guiana, folders with paper materials relating to the Africa expedition/film, miscellaneous photographs and other papers.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Diana S. Field in 1997.
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 O. Field films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
Human Studies Film Archives
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