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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Morton Klass films of West Bengal, India, circa 1964
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2011.03
- Creators:
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Klass, Morton, 1927-2001
- Dates:
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circa 1964
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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12 Film reelscolor silent; 600 feet8mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot probably in a West Bengal, India, village.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Transferred from the National Anthropological Archives in 2011.
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
Morton Klass films of West Bengal, India, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Related Materials
Related Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds the Morton Klass papers.
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 2011.3
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| India | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| West Bengal (India) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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