Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the Wenner-Gren Foundation films, undated

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1998.08
Dates:
undated
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
Film reels
8mm; 16mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Research footage and prints of various films. Prints include: HOWLER MONKEYS OF BARRO COLORADO ISLAND, BABOON BEHAVIOR; MIAO YEAR; DEAD BIRDS; THE HUNTERS; SERI FILM' KEREPE'S HOUSE: A HOUSE BUILDING IN NEW GUINEA; BOW DANCE, EAGLE DANCE, CORN DANCE ET AL; BUFFALO DANCE; SUN BLANKET; PUY'E CEREMONIAL ROLLS 8-11; ROYAL WEDDING: ELIZABETH II and PHILIP; BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RHESUS MONKEY; CHARACTERISTICS OF GIBBON BEHAVIOR; GRAVEL SPRINGS FIFE AND DRUM; X-RAY FILM OF HUNGARIAN SPEECH; TALKING HANDS; BLADES AND PRESSURE FLAKING; TOOL MAKING; LASCAUX; CRADLE OF MAN'S ART; NOMADS OF THE JUNGLE (MALAYA); ETUDE RADIO-CINEMATOGRAPHIQUE D'UN SIFFLEUR TURC DE KUSKOY; DOCUMENTS SUR UNE LANGUE SIFFLEE TURQUE.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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

Sponsor
Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Wenner-Gren Foundation 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
Wenner-Gren Foundation films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
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Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu