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A panoramic study of the Smithsonian Institution, which supplies its immense collection of art and museum pieces largely by its own exploration and searching. Mentions briefly ethnology, biology, entomology and other sciences - giving glimpses of work in each field. Shows field teams investigating a new volcano, and archaeologists in Mexico.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311342
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art museums
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Science and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)