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"Family Across the Sea", 1990

 Item — Carton: 28

Scope and Contents

VHS tape, 58 minutes, produced by South Carolina Educational Television: "A documentary exploring the cultural, historical, and linguistic connections between the 'Gullah' people of the Southeastern United States, and the people of Sierra Leone in West Africa, A delegation of Gullah people travels from the United States to Sierra Leone to trace the roots of their heritage." Description from WorldCat. This tape highlights "rice processing and basketry."

Dates

  • Creation: 1990

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions. The Grass Roots collection is open and available for use.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 15.0 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608