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National Anthropological Archives
MS 3359 Cards used in the preparation of the Sign Language film during the summer of 1934
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS3359
- Creators:
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Bull Head, (Blackfeet chief)
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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3 Boxes
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Also contains duplicates and miscellaneous cards. Not in alphabetical order. These cards attempt to give the meaning of the sign- a sort of etymology of explanation of how it came to be, but no descriptions of signs are given. (MCB, 5/66).
Administration
Existence and Location of Originals
Film: "July 11, 1934. Smithsonian Institution. Richard Sanderville, Chief Bull, Sign Talker. Paul D. Hellyer, Camera, J. G. Carter, [Director ?]" 11 reels negative, 1 reel positive nitrate film transferred to U. S. National Archives, 1960; converted to safety film; available for consultation in Moving Pictures Division, U. S. N. A.
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 3359, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 3359
Local Note
Local Note
Cards are in handwriting of General H. L. Scott. Recorded from (?) Richard Sanderville, a Blackfoot Indian.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign language | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Language and languages -- Documentation | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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