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Title:
Ajishama : the white ibis / by John Dickinson ; script, producción de campo, Peggy Dickinson ; guión, dirección, producción, John Dickinson.
Publisher:
Documentary Educational Resources,
Copyright Date:
2003
Description:
1 videocassette (85 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Subject:
Korta, José Maria.
Indians of South America--Venezuela--Agriculture.
Indians of South America--Education--Venezuela.
Yecuana Indians--Social life and customs.
Yecuana Indians--Economic conditions.
Guahibo Indians--Social life and customs.
Guahibo Indians--Economic conditions.
Jesuits--Missions--Venezuela.
Documentary films.
Other Authors:
Dickinson, John. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88630313
Dickinson, Peggy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008072799
Documentary Educational Resources (Firm) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50027886
Notes:
Originally produced in 2002.
Summary:
Recorded over several years, presents the work of the controversial Jesuit missionary, José Maria Corta, with the indigenous peoples of the upper Ventuari Amazon in Venezuela. He refused to preach Christianity and worked with the Indians to improve their agricultural practices and eventually helped establish educational programs that incorporated local cultural norms.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)55631498
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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