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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Joseph Ross Travel Film Collection, 1937-1961
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2018.02
- Dates:
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1937-1961
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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17 Reels16mm, black and white/color, silent. camera original reversal/print, 18,180 feet
- Repository:
Little is known about the filmmaker Joseph Ross He travelled extensively and also had an intense interest in gardens and gardening. The films reflect these interests. Although most document his travels, several were shot around his home of gardens being planted and mature gardens.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The colletion consists of footage presumably shot by Joseph Ross during his travels and around his home. Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand, Tahiti, Mexico, and Guatemala are featured in the travel films. The travel films include tourist footage as well as limited documenation of local peoples and traditional cultural activities.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series:(1) Motion Picture Films, 1937-1961; (2) Photographs, 1947
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Little is known about the filmmaker Joseph Ross. He was the great uncle of the donor's wife and he owned a business in Albany, New York. He travelled extensively and also had an intense interest in gardens and gardening. The films reflect these interests. Although most document his travels, several were shot around his home of gardens being planted and finished gardens.
Administration
Author
Wendy Shay
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These films were donated to the National Anthropological Film Collection by Jim Shreve in 2018.
Processing Information
Each film was examined for condition and content. When appropriate repairs were made to the film. The films were prepared for long-term storage and placed in archival cans.
The photographs were removed from original frames.
Processed by Wendy Shay, June 2018
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use although only reference copies may be used. For more information contact the staff at HSFA@si.edu .
Conditions Governing Use
Contact thte repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Joseph Ross Travel Film Collection, National Anthropogical Film Collection (fomerly the Human Studies Film Archives), National Anthropological Archives
Keywords
Human Studies Film Archives
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