Turkey Town, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Floyd, Aynsley (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
74 pages (74 pages)
1 video file (1 video file (30 minutes) : digital, MOV file, sound, color)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Turkey Town is a documentary short that examines the recent population explosion of wild turkeys in urban areas in and around Boston. The film covers the history of the wild turkey population in Massachusetts, from extirpation in the mid 19th century through the intentional repopulation effort made by a government agency in the 1970's, to today, as the birds encroach upon urban spaces. Turkey Town addresses deeper philosophical questions about humanity's responsibility towards other species with whom we share our environment, and our roll as custodians of the natural world. Through interviews with biologists, ornithologists, members of the public, and those for whom the wild turkey has special significance, the film paints a picture of how a native species can be embraced, or rejected, by modern urbanites." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
74 pages + 1 video file (30 minutes) : digital, MOV file, sound, color
General
Media Component ID: TH-DIG014
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu