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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Robert Myles Miller films of Suriname, 1963
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2000.11
- Creators:
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Miller, Robert Myles
- Dates:
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1963
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reelcolor reversal; 1,100 feet16mm6 Sound recordings1/4 inch audio reels, audiocassettes120 Photographsblack-and-white negatives, color slides1 Video recordingBetacamSP1 Video recordingVideo reel1 inch0.25 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Film and other materials related to Miller's expedition to Suriname in January 1963. Related materials include color slides, black-and-white still negatives, photocopies of notes and copy of article.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Custodial History
Previously titled Robert Myles Miller Suriname Film Project.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Robert Myles Miller in 2000.
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
Robert Myles Miller films of Suriname, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 2000-011
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Expeditions | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
