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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Janet Hoskins collection, 1985-1991
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1988.02
- Creators:
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Whitney, Laura ScheererHoskins, Janet
- Dates:
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1985-1991
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor sound16mmVideo recordings
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
OBLIGATIONS TO THE ANCESTORS 1/2" VHS video; SETTING UP THE GONGSTAND RITUAL; MISCELLANEOUS KODI; PREPARATIONS FOR THE FEAST IN MANGGANIPI; FEAST IN DREAM VILLAGE; Materials shot on the Island of Sumba in Indonesia.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Janet Hoskins and Laura Scheerer in two accesions in 1988.
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
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Janet Hoskins collection, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sumbanese (Indonesian people) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sumba Island (Indonesia) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
