Thomas E. Montgomery films

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sova.nmai.ac.436
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sv4456d69e2-b972-45b7-90a4-9e1b747b16a5
Filmmaker
Montgomery, Thomas E.
Provenance
Collection donated to the National Museum of the American Indian in 2008.
Filmmaker
Montgomery, Thomas E.
Culture
American Indian -- Pueblo -- New Mexico
Summary
This collection contains seven 16mm black and white films shot by Thomas E. Montgomery between 1932-1939, including footage of American Indian dancers in Santa Fe.
Biographical / Historical
Details regarding these recordings and Thomas E. Montgomery's biography are unknown at this time. Additional research required.
Extent
7 Film reels (16mm)
Date
1932-1939
Archival Repository
National Museum of the American Indian
Identifier
NMAI.AC.436
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Film reels
Home movies
Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Thomas E. Montgomery films, film number NMAI.AC.436; National Museum of the American Indian Archives Center, Smithsonian Institution.
Arrangement
Arranged by catalog number.
Processing Information
Collection level record written by Emily Moazami, Head Archivist, 2024.
Rights
Due to the fragile nature of the materials, this collection is closed until the tape has been digitzed.
Genre/Form
Home movies
Scope and Contents
This collection contains seven 16mm black and white films shot by Thomas E. Montgomery between 1932-1939. The travelogues and home movies include depictions of American Indian dancers in Santa Fe, as well as footage shot in Cuba, Rainier National Park, Guatemala, and the 1932 New Jersey state fair, among other topics.
Restrictions
Due to the fragile nature of the materials, this collection is closed until the tape has been digitzed.
NMAI.AC.436
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Record ID
ebl-1704818100791-1704818100972-0