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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Richard Kenneth Saker films of Tibet, 1942-1943
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2008.16
- Creators:
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Saker, Richard Kenneth, 1908-1979
- Dates:
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1942-1943
- Languages:
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Moving image materials are silent; supplementary materials are in English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Film reels44 minutescolor silent; 500 feet8mm261 Negatives (photographic)black-and-white395 Photographic printsblack-and-white and hand-colored
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of film and photographs taken by Richard Kenneth Saker of Tibetan New Year (Losar) and of Western Tibet 1942-1943. Collection also includes chapters from his unpublished memoir relating to his tour of duty in Tibet.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Richard Kenneth Saker was the British Trade Agent posted to Gyantse, Tibet from 1941-1943.
Administration
Custodial History
Previously titled "Richard Kenneth Saker Film Collection, 1942-1943."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Stephen Saker in 2008.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
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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.
Preferred Citation
Richard Kenneth Saker films of Tibet, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tibet Region | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tibetans | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Buddhists | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Nomads | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| New Year | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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