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'''Rudolf Pöch''' (17 April 1870, [[Tarnopol]], [[Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria]] – 4 March 1921, [[Innsbruck]]), was an [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[Physician|doctor]], [[anthropologist]], and [[ethnologist]].
'''Rudolf Pöch''' (17 April 1870, [[Tarnopol]], [[Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria]] – 4 March 1921, [[Innsbruck]]) was an [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[medical doctor]], [[anthropologist]], and [[ethnologist]].


Pöch is also known as a pioneer in [[photography]], [[cinematography]], and [[audio engineering]]. He can be regarded as a founding father of the Institute for [[Anthropology]] and [[Ethnography]] at the [[University of Vienna]].
Pöch is also known as a pioneer in [[photography]], [[cinematography]], and [[audio engineering]]. He can be regarded as a founding father of the Institute for [[Anthropology]] and [[Ethnography]] at the [[University of Vienna]].
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His work for the Ethnological Museum in [[Berlin]] inspired Pöch to undertake an expedition to [[New Guinea]] (1901–1906), where he was the first to find scientific evidence for the existence of [[pygmies]]. Pöchs technical equipment is especially noteworthy. It included a [[camera|photo camera]], a [[cine camera]] and a [[phonograph]], which enabled Pöch to take pictures, video and audio documents of the indigenous population. His 72 recordings of songs and narratives in [[Papuan languages]] were seen as a sensation at the time.
His work for the Ethnological Museum in [[Berlin]] inspired Pöch to undertake an expedition to [[New Guinea]] (1901–1906), where he was the first to find scientific evidence for the existence of [[pygmies]]. Pöchs technical equipment is especially noteworthy. It included a [[camera|photo camera]], a [[cine camera]] and a [[phonograph]], which enabled Pöch to take pictures, video and audio documents of the indigenous population. His 72 recordings of songs and narratives in [[Papuan languages]] were seen as a sensation at the time.


A second expedition between 1907 and 1909 led Pöch to [[South Africa]]. During World War I, Pöch became (in)famous for his ethnological studies in [[prisoner of war]] camps.
A second expedition between 1907 and 1909 took Pöch to [[South Africa]]. During World War I, Pöch gained notoriety for his ethnological studies conducted in [[prisoner of war]] camps.


Although many of Pöch's theories on the indigenous people of New Guinea proved false, scientific research and museums still profit from his collections. Today, his technical equipment is on display at the [[Naturhistorisches Museum]] in Vienna.
While some of Pöch's theories regarding the indigenous people of New Guinea have been discredited, scientific research and museums continue to benefit from his collections. His technical equipment is currently exhibited at the [[Naturhistorisches Museum]] in Vienna.


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|description= [[Wax cylinder]] recording from [[German New Guinea]] on August 23, 1904, recorded by Rudolf Pöch.
|description= [[Wax cylinder]] recording from [[German New Guinea]] on 23 August 1904, recorded by Rudolf Pöch.
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Internet Archive author |sname=Rudolf Pöch}}
* {{Internet Archive author |sname=Rudolf Pöch}}
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 29 May 2024

Rudolf Pöch

Rudolf Pöch (17 April 1870, Tarnopol, Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria – 4 March 1921, Innsbruck) was an Austrian medical doctor, anthropologist, and ethnologist.

Pöch is also known as a pioneer in photography, cinematography, and audio engineering. He can be regarded as a founding father of the Institute for Anthropology and Ethnography at the University of Vienna.

His work for the Ethnological Museum in Berlin inspired Pöch to undertake an expedition to New Guinea (1901–1906), where he was the first to find scientific evidence for the existence of pygmies. Pöchs technical equipment is especially noteworthy. It included a photo camera, a cine camera and a phonograph, which enabled Pöch to take pictures, video and audio documents of the indigenous population. His 72 recordings of songs and narratives in Papuan languages were seen as a sensation at the time.

A second expedition between 1907 and 1909 took Pöch to South Africa. During World War I, Pöch gained notoriety for his ethnological studies conducted in prisoner of war camps.

While some of Pöch's theories regarding the indigenous people of New Guinea have been discredited, scientific research and museums continue to benefit from his collections. His technical equipment is currently exhibited at the Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Song of the "Ujangong" mask dance
Wax cylinder recording from German New Guinea on 23 August 1904, recorded by Rudolf Pöch.
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