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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Richard Hawkins Imbalu films
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1985.01
- Creators:
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Hawkins, Richard C., 1922-2015Heald, SuzetteMacDougall, David
- Dates:
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1967
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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2 Videocassettes158 minutescolor sound
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of footage from the edited film Imbau, documenting a young men's initiation ceremony performed in 1967 by the Gisu of Uganda. Collection also contains an article written by Suzette Heald, transcriptions and translations.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
The camera original film has been lost. Workprint and sync track were returned to donor and and NAFC/HSFA made a 3/4" master that is now the archival original.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Richard Hawkins in 1985.
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 Hawkins Imbalu films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Bibliography
- Heald, Suzette, 1982. "The making of men: the relevance of venacular psychology to the interpretation of a Gisu ritual." Africa vol. 52(1):15-36.
Bibliography
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa, East | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Uganda | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Gisu (African people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Circumcision | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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