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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Albert Hess Travel Films of the United States and Europe, circa 1940-1960
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1996.05
- Creators:
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Hess, Albert G.
- Dates:
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circa 1940-1960
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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Film reelscolor silent; black-and-white silent9.5mm; 8mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Amateur film shot in Europe and the U. S. by Dr. Albert G. Hess. Footage spans 40s and 50s.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 "Albert Hess Travel Film Collection."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Marie Brandes in 1996.
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
Albert Hess Travel Films of the United States and Europe, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| United States | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Europe | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogues (Motion pictures) | Genre Form | 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
