Harvard African Expedition

Dublin Core

Title

Harvard African Expedition

Alternative Title

Files formerly disseminated as Strong_1.flv, Strong_2.flv, Strong_3a.flv, Strong_3b.flv, and Strong_4.flv

Subject

Strong, Richard P. (Richard Pearson), 1872-1948
Kluxen, Guido (recordist)
Tropical medicine--Research
Scientific expeditions
Tropical medicine--Africa
Digital video
Nonfiction films
Silent films
Harvard School of Public Health. Dept. of Tropical Medicine
Public health

Description

Between 1913 and 1934, Richard P. Strong made several expeditions to afflicted areas in South and Central America and in Africa to investigate diseases and obtain material for his laboratory and teaching work. This film, divided in to five files, is from the Harvard African Expedition of 1934 and serves to recreate the original 54 inch reel without sound.

Abstract

Footage of the 1934 Harvard African Expedition, as filmed by Guido Kluxen.

Creator

Kluxen, Guido

Date

1934

Rights

The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu

Access Rights

Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information

Is Part Of

Richard P. (Richard Pearson) Strong papers, 1872-1948 (inclusive), 1911-1945 (bulk), GA 62

Format

video

Extent

5 videorecordings (177.9 MB total)

Medium

Digital video

Type

moving image

Moving Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Motion pictures (visual work)

Citation

Kluxen, Guido, “Harvard African Expedition,” OnView, accessed September 14, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/6157.