Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to Pahs and Papas, 1920

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1998.14
Creators:
Chester, C. L.
Dates:
1920
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Film reel
10 minutes
black-and-white silent; 704 feet
35mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Edited film produced and directed by C.L Chester in cooperation with Field and Stream magazine. A group of tourists visit a Maori village on the Wanganui River. Activities in the village include basket making, weaving, carving, dancing and demonstrating a fierce face.
Legacy Keywords: Weaving ; Basket making ; Carving ; Dance ; Body adornment
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Preservation was supported by a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation.
Custodial History
Previously titled "AFI/Tennessen collection."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from American Film Institute (National Center for Film and Video Preservation) in 1998.
Processing Information
Titles supplied by the archivist for untitled films.

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
Pahs and Papas, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
HSFA 1998.14.1


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Australasia Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
New Zealand Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Maori (New Zealand people) Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Travelogs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
silent films Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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