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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Reuben Miller, Jr. films of world travel, circa 1925-1927
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.07
- Creators:
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Miller, Reuben, Jr.
- Dates:
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circa 1925-1927
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelsblack-and-white silent; 7125 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage taken on an around the world trip includes the following locations: Africa, Java, Bali, Singapore, Hawaii, China, Zanzibar Island, Jamaica, Trinidad, South America, and Panama Canal.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Reuben Miller, Jr. World Travel Films ca. 1925."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Margaret M. Hitchock in 1993.
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
Reuben Miller, Jr. films of world travel, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Caribbean Area | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Central America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Panama Canal (Panama) | Geographic | 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
