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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the National Anthropological Film Center films of the Canela, 1975-1979
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1986.13CAN
- Creators:
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National Anthropological Film Center (U.S.)Schecter, StevenCrocker, William H. (William Henry), 1924-Sorenson, E. Richard
- Dates:
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1975-1979
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor sound; 123,972 feet16mmLinear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of a full film record and edited film created for the National Anthropological Film Center, Smithsonian Institution and filmed among the Canela Indians, a Ge speaking tribe in northeastern Brazil. Collection also contains associated texts, still film, sound recordings, annotations (recorded narratives), production logs, and field notes.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Sponsor
Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the National Anthropological Film Center in 1986.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
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
National Anthropoligcal Film Center films of the Canela, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Brazil | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Canela | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Music | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
