Identity area
Reference code
AU ANUA 582
Title
Gilbert Herdt Sambian archive
Date(s)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
3m (1 type 2 box; 26 large film canisters)
Context area
Name of creator
(24 February 1949 -)
Biographical history
Dr. Gilbert Herdt is a cultural anthropologist, Professor and Founder of the Department of Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University, and Founder of the National Sexuality Resource Center (NSRC). His studies have involved the study of the 'Sambian' people of Papua New Guinea and their social practices and beliefs, and how regulate sexual behaviour and creates a unique sexual culture.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Consisting of 1 box of administrative documents on the 26 canisters of film rushes on the 'Sambia' People (a pseudonym created by Herdt) of Papua New Guinea.