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Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020

Creator:
Overton, Cleve, 1928-2020  Search this
Subject:
Andreasen, Jude  Search this
Type:
Video recordings
Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
African American artists  Search this
Theme:
African American  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)22162
AAA_collcode_overclev
Theme:
African American
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
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Cleve Overton papers

Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Names:
Andreasen, Jude  Search this
Extent:
3.8 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
circa 1928-2022
bulk 1948-2020
Summary:
The papers of Washington, D.C.-based mixed media artist Cleve Overton measure 3.8 linear feet and date from circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Included are biographical materials; correspondence including letters from Overton to his wife Jude Andreasen while she was in various countries in Africa; writings, exhibition files, project files, printed materials, subject files, and photographs and photograph albums of Cleve, family, events, artwork, events and exhibitions.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of Washington, D.C.-based mixed media artist Cleve Overton measure 3.8 linear feet and date from circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Included are biographical materials; correspondence including letters from Overton to his wife Jude Andreasen while she was in various countries in Africa; writings, exhibition files, project files, printed materials, subject files, and photographs and photograph albums of Cleve, family, events, artwork, events and exhibitions.

Biographical material includes award certificates, biographical profiles, family history, travel documents, memorial records and obituaries, and an audiovisual recording from Cleve Overton's 80th birthday celebration. Also included is a disbound binder of biographical material compiled by Overton.

Correspondence mostly consists of Cleve Overton's letters to his wife Jude Andreasen while she lived in several countries in Africa as well as some letters he wrote to "Dear Ones," presumably friends and family. There are some letters from various correspondents addressed to Cleve Overton and there is one folder of condolence letters.

Writings include articles, essays, notes, and letters to the editor written by Cleve Overton. There is also one binder of book production records that was compiled by Overton and his wife Jude Andreasen about books they collaborated on and published.

Exhibition files consist of catalogs and announcements, clippings, photographs, artist statements, price lists, video recordings of receptions, and guestbooks of group and solo exhibitions of Cleve Overton's artwork.

Project files include correspondence, printed material, photographs, and other documentation related to Overton's art projects.

Printed material is mostly comprised of clippings, magazines, and books about Cleve Overton and his artwork, whereas subject files include a mixture of printed material, photographs and documents that were compiled by Overton on topics and artists that interested him.

Photographs are of Cleve Overton, his artwork, friends and family, exhibitions (images are of the opening receptions as well as the art), military service in Japan, and various protests and marches he participated in. Most of the series is comprised of snapshots but there are also some slides and digital photographs.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged as 7 series.

Series 1: Biographical Material, 1928-2020 (0.2 linear feet; Box 1)

Series 2: Correspondence, 1948-2021 (0.8 linear feet; Box 1)

Series 3: Writings, circa 1969-circa 2020 (0.3 linear feet; Box 2)

Series 4: Exhibition Files, 1992-2015 (0.6 linear feet; Boxes 2, 5)

Series 5: Project Files, 1987-2018 (0.4 linear feet; Boxes 2-3, OV 6)

Series 6: Printed Material and Subject Files, 1948-2022 (Boxes 3, 5)

Series 7: Photographic Material, circa 1935-2020 (Boxes 3-5)
Biographical / Historical:
Cleve Overton (1928-2020) was an African American mixed media artist based in Washington, D.C. Overton was born in Staten Island, New York on September 17, 1928. From 1945 to 1948, Overton served in the military in an All-Black army unit, the 76th/933rd AAA battalion in Japan. He studied art at the New School and other New York schools. He also ran his studio, the Potter's Wheel, where he offered pottery classes, and later he founded and managed his business, Earthworks. He was a skilled welder. He also taught as an adjunct professor of art at Baruch College and the College of Staten Island, CUNY.

Overton collaborated on many projects with his wife, Jude Andreasen. They moved to Washington, D.C. in 1989. Overton traveled extensively and lived in many countries in Europe and Africa. His time in Senegal led to the creation of a photographic series which were exhibited in IFAN National Museum in Dakar and later became a book The Doors of Senegal that he published with Andreasen. The couple published a second book of photography together, and Overton wrote three other books of his own: a memoir, a book of essays, and a novel.

Overton exhibited widely and often. His mixed media art often reflected his profound commitment to environmental, social, and racial justice. He passed away in 2020.
Provenance:
The Cleve Overton papers were donated to the Archives of American Art in 2022 by Jude Andreasen, Cleve Overton's wife.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Occupation:
Mixed-media artists -- Washington (D.C).  Search this
Mixed-media artists -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Topic:
African American artists  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.overclev
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Cleve Overton papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9839f5a87-60ac-40f6-a8b3-8b6333336783
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-overclev
Online Media:

Correspondence

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Extent:
0.8 Linear feet (Box 1)
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1948-2021
Scope and Contents:
The bulk of this series consists of Cleve Overton's letters to his wife Jude Andreasen while she lived in several African countries: Niger, Zaire, Senegal, and Mauritania from 1981 to 1987. Also included in this series are Overton's letters to "Dear Ones," presumably friends and family. In both instances Overton's letters cover a wide range of topics from art, culture, race, social activism, travel, and politics, as well as discussing his personal life, activities, and work. There are a few folders of letters from various correspondents addressed to Cleve Overton and there is one folder of condolence letters addressed to Jude Andreasen.
Arrangement:
Letters written by Cleve Overton to others are grouped together at the beginning of the series and letters written by others are grouped together towards the end of the series. There is one folder of letters from unidentified correspondents and letter fragments at the end of the series.
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.overclev, Series 2
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Cleve Overton papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9acb08516-eab6-4134-a6ff-87c5d4b371c9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref10

Cleve Overton Letters to Jude Andreasen in Senegal

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 31
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1983-1984 March
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw90b7071bd-c66c-4bd2-a269-49ab507d7616
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref46

Cleve Overton Letters to Jude Andreasen in Senegal

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 32
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1984 April
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9688e75f6-4428-48d0-b9f9-f34f5e83ea9b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref47

Cleve Overton Letters to Jude Andreasen in Senegal

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 33
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1984 May-July
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9caccacba-9339-4e25-bdbc-d21f87b7dbb4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref48

Cleve Overton Letters to Jude Andreasen in Senegal

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 34
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1984 August
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9cead9c63-528b-4aaf-85a3-1c52f913c441
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref49

Cleve Overton Letters to Jude Andreasen in Senegal

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 35
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1984 August
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9c98f957d-d6a4-4901-abc7-3d6018020747
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref50

National Sorano Theater, The Doors of Senegal (1992) - General Information

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 13
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1992-1993, 2000
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 4: Exhibition Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw93f5eab1d-1f83-4803-8eec-b532ea88e177
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref77

National Sorano Theater, The Doors of Senegal (1992) - Photographs

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Extent:
3 Electronic discs (CD)
Container:
Box 2, Folder 14
Type:
Archival materials
Electronic discs (cd)
Date:
circa 1992
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 4: Exhibition Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9e416e823-1130-4cda-8d0d-95f5497fae09
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref78

National Sorano Theater, The Doors of Senegal (1992) - Slides

Collection Creator:
Overton, Cleve  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 15
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1992-circa 2000
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Cleve Overton papers, circa 1928-2022, bulk 1948-2020. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Cleve Overton papers
Cleve Overton papers / Series 4: Exhibition Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9a709c5d5-253f-4b3f-8fe4-788d3e77d2ac
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-overclev-ref79

Where Light and Sound Bend

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-04-28T18:57:41.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, African  Search this
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National Museum of African Art
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAfricanAr
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edanmdm:yt_-LaXPYHARos

Where Light and Sound Bend

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-04-28T19:05:23.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, African  Search this
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National Museum of African Art
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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edanmdm:yt_2U-fI4cGVHQ

Where Light and Sound Bend

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-04-28T19:03:13.000Z
YouTube Category:
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National Museum of African Art
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Where Light and Sound Bend

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-04-28T18:43:13.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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Art, African  Search this
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National Museum of African Art
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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Sheikh Amadou Bamba

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-11-04T18:43:29.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, African  Search this
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National Museum of African Art
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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edanmdm:yt_aXvFms7Vjz0

From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson at the National Museum of African Art

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-05-11T15:14:44.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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Art, African  Search this
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National Museum of African Art
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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Where Light and Sound Bend

Creator:
National Museum of African Art  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-04-28T18:34:50.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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Art, African  Search this
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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National Museum of African Art
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SmithsonianAfricanAr
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KanKouran West African Dance Company

Creator:
National Museum of the American Indian  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2013-01-29T17:28:42.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Native Americans;American Indians  Search this
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Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianNMAI
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edanmdm:yt_EysB76SNI8w

Adama Sambou and Ejam Kasa - “Colobane Yolooli (Our Colobane)” (Live Performance Video)

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-03-23T17:44:28.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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smithsonianfolkways
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