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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Film of Nigeria, circa 1960
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1999.08
- Dates:
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circa 1960
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reel14 minutescolor silent; 497 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Edited film documents a celebration of Nigerian independence attended by British royalty (possibly Queen Elizabeth). Pageantry includes processions of various leaders and their tribal members and dances. Film also includes street scenes in Lagos with a parade of Catholics and Protestants adults and children, school children in their uniforms, a funeral procession of a sportsman (Chief Joseph Koshonicla Randle?) and children playing games. A European influenced wedding is contrasted with a traditional Nigerian wedding which includes a recreation for the camera of a boy meets girl, boy wins parental consent to marry girl story. Cameraman is Olojo Kosoko.
Legacy keywords: Politics and government ; Processions ; Musical instruments drum ; Dance ; School children ; Games children ; Marriage customs and rites; Funeral rites and ceremonies
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 the National Anthropological Archives in 1999.
Custodial History
From the Peace Corps papers, Willie Mae Watson folder, National Anthropological Archives.
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
Film of Nigeria, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds the Mae Watson papers, part of the Peace Corps papers.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Nigeria | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Lagos (Nigeria) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Weddings | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Funeral rites and ceremonies | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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