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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Thomas Seligman films, 1977 and 1988
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2015.09
- Creators:
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Seligman, Thomas K.
- Dates:
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1977 and 1988
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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5 Film reels90 minutescolor sound; 1,600 feet; Super88mm4 Video recordings7 hourscolor sound; VHS0.25 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Films shot by anthropologist Thomas Seligman in Papua New Guinea, Algeria, and Nigeria in 1977 and 1988.
Collection contains supplementary materials.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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 Thomas Seligman in 2015.
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
Thomas Seligman films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
Human Studies Film Archives
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