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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Walter Link travel films, circa 1930-1969
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2004.22
- Creators:
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Link, Walter, 1902-1982
- Dates:
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circa 1930-1969
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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22 Film reelsblack-and-white silent; 16,447 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Amateur film footage shot by geologist Walter O. Link of oil exploration in Indonesia and Borneo and amateur travel films shot in Brazil, Peru, Caribbean, China, Europe, United States, North Africa, Australia and the Arctic. Collection also contains home movies.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Sponsor
Collection was partially preserved with a 2005 grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation. Cataloging supported by Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Katharine Coles in 2004.
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
Walter Link travel films, 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 |
| North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Arctic regions | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Travelogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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Suitland 20746
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