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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the John L. Brom films, circa 1956-1970
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1998.18
- Creators:
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Brom, John L.
- Dates:
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circa 1956-1970
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor sound; color silent16mmLinear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Various film materials shot in Africa during, primarily, the fifties by John Brom, a Czech filmmaker.
Suppemental materials: photographs, audio tapes, publicity materials, books.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Olga Brom Spencer 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
John L. Brom films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Leopoldville (Congo) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Zanzibar | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Japan | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | 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
