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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to Our First History, circa 1970
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2013.03
- Dates:
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circa 1970
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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1 Film reelcolor sound; 1,200 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Edited film about what archeology in Ecuador shows about that country's early history.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 the National Anthropological Archives in 2013.
Custodial History
From the Paulina Ledergerber papers in the National Anthropological Archives. Film print was donated to the Anthropology Dept according to paper on cover of film shipper.
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
Our First History, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
HSFA 2013.3.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| South America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Archaeology | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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