Surveys professional, amateur, and personal cultural life of Metropolitan Boston, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Ballet, the Opera Company, folk dancing, singing, painting, and other activities.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012964
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Boston (Mass.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Culture
Music & Performing Arts → Folk dancing
Music & Performing Arts → Operas
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)