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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Catherine Ulstrom films of leprosy missions, circa 1948-1951
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1997.09
- Creators:
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Ulstrom, Catherine
- Dates:
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circa 1948-1951
- Languages:
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Moving image materials are silent; supplementary materials are in English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor silent16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Amateur film/footage shot by Catherine Ulstrom ca. 1948-1951 of leprosy missions and other sites around the world. Footage also includes some titled films relating to leprosy missions.
Collection contains supplementary materials, namely related texts.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Catherine Ulstrom Film Collection."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Jane Brissett in 1997. In 2000 various missionary publications involving Catherine Ulstrom's missionary work were donated.
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
Catherine Ulstrom films of leprosy missions, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| India | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Asia, Southeastern | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Missions to leprosy patients | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
