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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to Tembo, 1951
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1988.03
- Creators:
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Hill, Howard, 1899-1975RKO Radio Pictures
- Dates:
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1951
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Film reels1 hour 30 minutescolor sound projection print35mm; 7500 feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of TEMBO, a 1951 film produced and directed by Howard Hill, documenting a safari and search in Africa for the tribe of "Leopard Men," and a trailer for the film.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from The American Film Institute (National Center for Film and Video Preservation in 1988.
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
Tembo
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| Africa, East | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Africa, Central | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Tanzania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Congo (Democratic Republic) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Hunting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| archery | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Safaris | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Animals | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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