Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the Thomas Stauffer films, circa 1964

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.2004.09
Creators:
Stauffer, Thomas Reynolds, 1935-
Dates:
circa 1959-1964
Languages:
Supplementary materials are in English; moving image materials are silent.
Physical Description:
Film reels
color silent; 16,000 feet
Sound recordings
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Footage and audiotapes of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan recorded between 1959 and 1964.
Legacy keywords: Sheep ; Animal husbandry ; Cookery ; Musical instruments ; Dance ; Domestic life ; Nomads
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Thomas R. Stauffer in 2004.

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
Thomas Stauffer films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Asia Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Afghanistan Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Pakistan Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Qashqāʾī (Turkic people) Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
silent films Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

Human Studies Film Archives
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