Episode of Series “Australian mosaic”.
Immigrants from a variety of backgrounds talk about the personal belongings they brought with them, why they brought those particular items and the memories they evoke. The interviews are intercut with a dramatisation of a young woman arriving in a new country and arranging her personal possessions in her room.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302859
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Emigration and immigration - Psychological aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Immigrants
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Personal property
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Personal property
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)