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Date(s)
- circa 1989-1995 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
26 large film canisters containing 146 film reels (16mm), 1 type 2 box, 1 type 1 box
Context area
Name of creator
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 26 canisters of film rushes on the 'Sambia' People (a pseudonym created by Herdt) of Papua New Guinea for Under the Sun (BBC), one box of associated notes and correspondence, and one box of VHS tapes featuring various versions of the final programme.
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Researchers must sign access agreement.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
16mm films. May require digitisation for use. Contact archives at archives@anu.edu.au for more information.