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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the S. Dillon Ripley films, undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2007.21
- Creators:
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Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon), 1913-2001
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reels32,000 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Film materials associated with S. Dillon Ripley, ornithologist and secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Many of the films record his scientific travels with others of ornithology and family home movies.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Films were initially deposited at HSFA by Ripley's office.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Rosemary L. Ripley in 1994.
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
S. Dillon Ripley films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
S. Dillon Ripley's papers are held by Smithsonian Institution Archives and Yale University Library.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific expeditions | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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