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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Russell Esterline travel films, circa 1942
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2009.09
- Creators:
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Esterline, Russell
- Dates:
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circa 1942
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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3 Film reelscolor silent; 600 feet8mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot by Russell Esterline, ca. 1942 in Bombay, India; Singapore; and Penang, Malaysia. Family lore relates that Esterline was on one of the last boats out of Singapore before the Japanese invaded.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Mary Lehn in 2009.
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
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Preferred Citation
Russell Esterline travel films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 2009.9.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Bombay (India) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Penang (Malaysia) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Singapore | 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
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Suitland 20746
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