Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the Kenneth Orr films, circa 1949-1951

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.2001.08
Creators:
Orr, Kenneth G. (Kenneth Gordon), 1916-2001
Dates:
circa 1949-1951
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
Film reels
black-and-white silent
16mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Film footage taken by archaeologist Dr. Kenneth Orr in Burma (local life, archeology and pottery) 1949-51 and at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois (excavations and camp life).
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Dr. Kenneth Orr was a British archaeologist who worked extensively in Burma and taught at the Unversity of Chicago.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Phoebe Morrison Pugh in 2001.

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
Kenneth Orr films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

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Asia Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Burma Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Human Studies Film Archives
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