The Wilderness world of Sigurd F. Olson

An exploration of the creative response to nature of America’s foremost interpretive naturalist, Sigurd F. Olson. He talks about the challenges and joys of writing, and the wilderness areas of Canada and the northern United States, with film of the dramatic changing seasons of this area.

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production company

Filmedia

co-director

Ray J. Christensen

Steve A Kahlenbeck

Duration

00:28:24:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323403

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - United States

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection - Citizen participation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Seasons - Canada

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Canada

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - United States

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Literature → Creative writing

People → Olson, Sigurd F., 1899-

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1980

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