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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Charles Shontz collection, 1955-2009
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1990.22
- Creators:
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Shontz, Charles, 1926-2019
- Dates:
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1955-2009
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Film reels47 minutesblack-and-white silent; 1700 feet2 DVDSlidesLinear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot during Shontz' year as a Fulbright teacher in the Union of Burma. Documented are aspects of daily and ceremonial life primarily in the locations of Taunggyi, Yaung-whe (on Inle Lake), Namkhan, Kentung, and Rangoon. Scenes of ethnographic interest include: the annual Buddhist Festival of Lights in Taunggyi; a pwe festival sponsored by a Lisu chief at Kentung near the Laos border which includes shots of Ekaw, Lisu, and Palaung (Ta-ang) peoples; masked dance by Black Karens in Taunggyi; Intha "leg rowers" on Inle Lake towing a float with Buddah images; a festival of the northern Shans in Namkan; and Hindu fire walkers and Siamese dancers in Rangoon. Arch Nicholson was director.
Collection also includes 35mm color photographic slides, 2008 DVD of slides with Dr. Shontz' annotation, 2006 DVD of film with Dr. Shontz' annotation (video has earlier annotation by Dr. Shontz), correspondence and other paper records associated with the film and photographs.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Charles Shontz Footage of Burma 1955-1956."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Charles Shontz in 1990, 2008 and 2009.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
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
Charles Shontz collection, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 1990.22.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Burma | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Agriculture | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dance | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Festivals | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
