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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Richard Archbold films of expedition to Papua New Guinea, 1938-1939
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.27
- Creators:
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Archbold, Richard
- Dates:
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1938-1939
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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Film reels55 minutescolor silent; 1526 feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage documenting the third Archbold expedition which was a joint effort of the American Museum of Natural History and the government of the Netherlands Indies. Dyaks recruited in Borneo provided porterage and basic transport was by a PBY-2 (Catalina) flying-boat named "Guba" which was flown by Archbold. Areas visited included: northern slopes of Snow Mountains from the Baliem River to Lake Habbema, Mt. Wilhelmina, lowlands and mountains of the middle Idenburg River region, and the high valley of the Baliem.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Richard Archbold Expedition to Papua New Guinea 1938-1939."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from the Archbold Biological Station in 1993.
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
Richard Archbold films of expedition to Papua New Guinea, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 1993.27.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Papua New Guinea | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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