Visiting the Eskimos

Duration: 15 min

Genre: Geography

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Silent

Credits: Commander Donald B. MacMillan

Description: Commander Donald B. MacMillan takes us to visit the northernmost Smith Sound Eskimos. Summer and winter dwellings contrasted, clothing made from skins that must first be softened by chewing. Sled building, carving ivory, getting food and playing interesting group games.

Metadata Source:Bell & Howell Filmosound Library Catalog of Educational Motion Pictures, 1942