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A weave of time the story of a Navajo family, 1938-1986

Title
A weave of time [videorecording] : the story of a Navajo family, 1938-1986 / producers, Susan Fanshel, John Adair, Deborah Gordon ; director, Susan Fanshel.
Publication
Los Angeles, CA : Direct Cinema, 1987.

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Additional Authors
  • Fanshel, Susan.
  • Adair, John, 1913-
  • Gordon, Deborah (Film producer)
  • Burnside, Tom.
  • Direct Cinema Ltd.
Description
1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
A documentary following anthropologist John Adair's study of Navajo silver crafts in Pine Springs, Ariz., and his acquaintance with Tom Burnside and his family, all Navajo handicrafters. Covers Adair's first visit in 1938 to his reunion with the Burnsides in 1986. Focuses on the Burnsides' many handicraft skills, family scenes, community ceremonies, and their current life-style.
Subjects
Audience (note)
  • Ages 16 through adult.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Issued also as motion picture.
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Call Number
*UGS-95
LCCN
87708265 /F/r94
OCLC
22488355
Title
A weave of time [videorecording] : the story of a Navajo family, 1938-1986 / producers, Susan Fanshel, John Adair, Deborah Gordon ; director, Susan Fanshel.
Imprint
Los Angeles, CA : Direct Cinema, 1987.
Audience
Ages 16 through adult.
Additional Formats
Issued also as motion picture.
System Details
VHS.
Added Author
Fanshel, Susan.
Adair, John, 1913-
Gordon, Deborah (Film producer)
Burnside, Tom.
Direct Cinema Ltd.
Research Call Number
*UGS-95 [Video]
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