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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the H. Arlo Nimmo Film of Tawitawi, Philippines, 1963
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2011.02
- Creators:
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Nimmo, Harry
- Dates:
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1963
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reel3 minutescolor silent; 50 feet8mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot at the Bajau (Sama Dilaut) village of Tungkallang, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. Footage depicts village scenes incuding houses, houseboats, a wedding and fishing nets.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Donated by H. Arlo Nimmo to the National Anthropological Archives as part of the H. Arlo Nimmo papers.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Anthropological Archives in 2011.
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
H. Arlo Nimmo Film of Tawitawi, Philippines, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds the H. Arlo Nimmo papers.
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 2011.2.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tawitawi (Philippines) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Fishing | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Village Communities | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Bajau (Southeast Asian people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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