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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Floyd Henry Wells films, 1958-1977
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1998.21
- Creators:
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Wells, Floyd Henry
- Dates:
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1958-1977
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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27 Film reelscolor silent; 26,398 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of amateur travel film shot in the 1950s-1970s by Floyd Henry Wells.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Floyd Henry Wells was a retired insurance salesman and a member of Wally Byam Caravan Club of Airstream trailers.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by David McCuistion in 1998.
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
Floyd Henry Wells films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
