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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Kenneth Orr films, circa 1949-1951
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2001.08
- Creators:
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Orr, Kenneth G. (Kenneth Gordon), 1916-2001
- Dates:
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circa 1949-1951
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelsblack-and-white silent16mm
- 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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
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Preferred Citation
Kenneth Orr films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
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North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Burma | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
La Salle County (Ill.) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Excavations (Archaeology) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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