Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the Floyd Henry Wells films, 1958-1977

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1998.21
Creators:
Wells, Floyd Henry
Dates:
1958-1977
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
27 Film reels
color silent; 26,398 feet
16mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Collection consists of amateur travel film shot in the 1950s-1970s by Floyd Henry Wells.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Floyd Henry Wells was a retired insurance salesman and a member of Wally Byam Caravan Club of Airstream trailers.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by David McCuistion in 1998.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
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.
Preferred Citation
Floyd Henry Wells films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
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Human Studies Film Archives
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