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ANTHROPOLOGY DIVISION TO HAVE FILM LABORATORY

Will Cooperate With Pathe Exchange to Produce Educational Pictures--Have Equipped Room for Work

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Following the conclusion of negotiations between the Pathe Exchange. In corporated, and the Division of Anthropology at the University, by which the two are the cooperate in the production of educational film, the Division of Anthropology is planning to extend the scope of work already begun in its film laboratory in Peabody Museum.

Early last summer the Division of Anthropology began to study films sent to the Museum by the Pathe Exchange, to determine whether the material was suitable for classroom use. From films such as "Nanook" for example, it was found that valuable illustrative material dealing with the physical types and customs of the Eskimos could be gained.

C. S. Coon 3G, tutor in Anthropology, D. S. Vyers 1G, and H. A. Wolfe '29, have charge of editing the films, and have a room equipped for the purpose in Peabody Museum.

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