Collection is open for research but negatives and audiovisuial materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Some papers of living persons are restricted. Access to restricted portions may be arranged by request to the donor. Gloves required for unprotected photographs. Viewing film portions of the collection and listening to LP recording requires special appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
The Archives Center does not own exclusive rights to these materials. Copyright for all materials is retained by the donor, Franklin A. Robinson, Jr.; permission for commercial use and/or publication may be requested from the donor through the Archives Center. Military Records for Franklin A. Robinson (b. 1932) and correspondence from Richard I. Damalouji (1961-2014) are restricted; written permission is needed to research these files. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
The Robinson and Via Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
Preservation of the 8mm films in this collection was made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Film Preservation Fund.
Collection documents Jane and Michael Stern's travels across the United States collecting data for their books on American material culture subjects, with particular emphasis on food and dining.
Scope and Contents:
Collection primarily consists of the raw materials amassed by Jane and Michael Stern as they traveled the United States, researching for their books on American material culture subjects, with particular emphasis on food and dining. These materials include writings and notes from their various stops while traveling; photographs and slides of places they visited; vintage postcards collected in their travels; paper ephemera such as take-out menus, placemats, etc.; large quantities of trade literature such as product cookbooks (some dating back to the 1920s), food packaging and brochures on food related subjects, under headings such as "Meat, Fish, Game", "Parties, Etiquette, How-To", "Baking" and numerous others; trade literature on other material culture subjects the Sterns wrote books about with headings which include Rodeo, Cowboys, Indians" and many others; correspondence; business records, articles, and clippings. The collection is arranged into five series: Series 1, Research Documentation and Writings, 1975-2015, undated; Series 2, Product Cookbooks, and Trade Literature, 1890-1993, undated; Series 3, Photographic Materials, 1947-2008, undated; Series 4, Subject Files, 1910-1995; and Series 5, Vintage Postcards, undated.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged into five series:
Series 1, Research Documentation and Writings, 1975-2015, undated
Series 2, Product Cookbooks, and Trade Literature, 1890-1993, undated
Series 3, Photographic Materials, 1947-2008, undated
Subseries 3.1, Photographs, 1947-2002, undated
Subseries 3.2, Slides and Transparencies, 1965-2008, undated
Series 4, Subject Files, 1910-1995
Series 5, Vintage Postcards, undated
Biographical / Historical:
Jane Grossman Stern (1946-) and Michael Stern (1946-) are American writers best known for their popular series of books titled Roadfood. These publications provided recommendations of restaurants, truck stops, diners, delis, bakeries, and other food-related establishments in the United States who served classic American regional specialties. The Sterns are also authors of books about American material culture subjects including truckers, cowboys, kitsch, and dog shows. They have been guests on public radio, contributors to magazine columns, and have won numerous awards for their work.
Provenance:
Collection donated by Jane and Michael Stern, 2016.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
England
Date:
1975 July 2
Contents:
Sea songs--discussion of ships--Paddy Doyle's boots--discussion of chanties--General Taylor--Leave her Johnny, leave her; Truck songs--Give me forty acres (SB)--Pin ball blues (UP)--I been losin' (MC)--Truck stop woman (Mary Trevor and Jeannr Macky)
General note:
DPA number 75.556.04
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0387
General:
75.556.04
CDR copy
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 2, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Chugga tramp., Just me., I gave my heart to San Antone., I've been on the road., I'd like to say I'm proud., One of those countless truckstops., America., Wooly bum man., Rocky rose., Magic mojo.
103 I Gave My Heart to San Antone / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
104 I've Been on the Road / Bodie Wagner, Jim Ringer. Guitar,Harmonica.
105 I'd Like to Say I'm Proud / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
201 One of Those Countless Truck Stops / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
202 America / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
203 Wooly Bum Man / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
204 Rocky Rose / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
205 Magic Mojo / Bodie Wagner. Guitar,Harmonica.
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-LP-1017
FLP.79597
FLP.79597 ;.Philo.1015
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Ferrisburg, VT Philo 1975
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Vermont, United States.
General:
Lyrics ([4] p.) inserted ; notes by U. Utah Phillips on container. Performer(s): Folk songs; Bodie Wagner, guitar, harmonica, vocals; Pop Wagner, guitar, vocal; Martin Grosswendt, pedal steel, dobro; Alfred Gertler, bass, Jim Ringer, vocals; Hillary Woodruff, vocals; Joan Balter, fiddle; Joel Eckhaus, mandolin; Margaret MacArthur, vocals.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
