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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Louise Cort films of Temple Potters of Puri, 1979-1980
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1984.08
- Creators:
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Cort, Louise Allison, 1944-
- Dates:
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1979-1980
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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Film reels3 hourscolor silent; 5200 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Full film record shot of the Kumbhar Bisoi potters serving the Jagarnath Temple in Puri, India. Documentation includes: the preparation, distribution, and use of the sacred food of the Jagarnath Temple; the process of producing pots in which this food is cooked and distributed; and the annual festival of the Kumbhar Bisoi potters.
Collection also contains sounds recordings.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Previously titled "Temple Potters of Puri 1979-1980."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Louise Cort in 1984.
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
Louise Cort films of Temple Potters of Puri, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 1984.8.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| India | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Ceramics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
