Naskapi scenes, [ca. 1930]

Mss.Film.520

Date: Circa 1930 | Size: 1 film_reel(s), 16mm movie film
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Abstract

This film, shot by Speck, shows the method of twisting rabbit skins for blankets, sled dogs and sleds, snowshoes, wind breaks in the woods, ice fishing with nets, drums, and physical types. Southern Quebec or Labrador, probably Montagnais-Naskapi.

Background note

Frank G. Speck was an anthropologist.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 16mm movie film.

Provenance

Presented by Mrs. Frank G. Speck, 1950.

Alternate formats available

See the Frank Speck Papers, Series IV, Box 31, for DVD and digital tape copies.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Motion pictures.

Subject(s)

  • Indians of North America
  • Naskapi Indians -- Anthropometry
  • Naskapi Indians -- Clothing
  • Naskapi Indians -- Fishing
  • Naskapi Indians -- Transportation