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Image Not Available for Vocalization and speech in chimps, 16 mm film
Vocalization and speech in chimps, 16 mm film
Image Not Available for Vocalization and speech in chimps, 16 mm film
Object Number 61-3-00/1.2
Display Title Vocalization and speech in chimps, 16 mm film
Descriptions
Object Description Titled film but amateur filming using microphones, done in the home. A couple demonstrate the process and results of their efforts to train chimps raised in captivity to speak. Footage mainly of the scientists interacting with chimps dressed in children's clothing and teaching or enforcing with food certain sounds and words "cup" "papa" and "mama". bw, sound, 14 min.
Department Photographic
Date 1950
Artist C. Gayes
Artist K. J. Gayes
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Film
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Department of Anthropology, Harvard University

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