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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Clement Meighan films, circa 1961-1969
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1998.10
- Creators:
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Meighan, Clement W. (Clement Woodward), 1925-1997
- Dates:
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circa 1961-1969
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reels16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Edited and unedited film and outtakes documenting the archeological work of Clement Meighan in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Egypt and Sudan, shot primarily by Joan Meighan. Includes edited films, ROCK ART OF BAJA CALIFORNIA, MOCHICA: MASTERS OF PREHISTORIC CERAMIC ART, and LITTLE HORSES OF THE SEA.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Joan Meighan 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
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Preferred Citation
Clement Meighan films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
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North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
California | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Chile | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archaeology | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Excavations (Archaeology) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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