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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Rolf Jensen video of iron smelting in Fonta Djallon, Guinea
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1998.05
- Creators:
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Jensen, Rolf, (Professor of Economics)
- Dates:
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1995
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Video recordings8 hourscolor sound
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Video shot in 1995 in the village of Medina Timbobe, Guinea documenting the process of iron smelting in the Fonta Djallon region.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Rolf Jensen Iron Smelting Video Project."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Rolf Jensen in 1998.
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
Rolf Jensen video of iron smelting in Fonta Djallon, Guinea, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa, West | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Guinea | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| smelting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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