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Extent:

0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1992-1996

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records documenting the planning and production of the radio series "Folk Masters" and "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Is." Materials include scripts, show lists, correspondence, and budget information.

Topic:

Radio programs  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-076, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 04-076

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa04-076

Extent:

5.5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Brochures

Clippings

Compact discs

Black-and-white photographs

Color transparencies

Color photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Electronic records

Date:

1974-1999

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the activities of Martha Knouss, Marketing Manager, with earlier records dating back to when Knouss was Marketing Assistant for the Office of Telecommunications. Materials include Knouss' correspondence and memoranda; meeting minutes of the Smithsonian Marketing Committee; program news releases, schedules, and fact sheets; carriage reports; video listings; special events and conference information; budget summaries; public inquiries; production brochures, logos, and promotional information; and photographs of staff members. Some television and radio productions documented in these records include "Here at the Smithsonian," "Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden," "Folk Masters," and "Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America."

Topic:

Marketing  Search this

Documentary television programs  Search this

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Brochures

Clippings

Compact discs

Black-and-white photographs

Color transparencies

Color photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-094, Smithsonian Productions, Marketing Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-094

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Marketing Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-094

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Date:

1982-1998

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by John Tyler, Audio Production Manager, documenting the planning, development, execution, and distribution of original radio series and programs as well as of recordings of special events and concert series. Radio series include "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was;" "Folk masters;" "The Guitar: Art and Soul;" "Guitar: Electrified, Amplified, Deified;" "American Roots Labor Day Special;" "Spirits of the Present: The Legacy of Native America;" "Radio Smithsonian;" "American Chamber Music Series;" and "Remembering Slavery." Recordings include "Wade in the Water;" "Don't mourn, organize!: songs of labor songwriter Joe Hill;" and "Music of New Mexico." Materials include correspondence, memoranda, scripts, tape catalogues, title lists for cassette tapes and compact disks, lists and catalogues of Folkmasters programs, audio time logs, microphone lists, runsheets, "Radio Smithsonian" schedules, brochures for events and concert series recorded by Smithsonian Productions and for award events, Smithsonian and non-Smithsonian newsletters and press clippings discussing Smithsonian Productions recordings or programs, interview schedules, budgets, press releases, notes, studio floor plans, and contractor and intern files with project descriptions, calendars and schedules, and demonstration DAT tapes. Also includes releases for Earth Day performers.

Topic:

Radio programs  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 01-202, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 01-202

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa01-202

Extent:

7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Brochures

Clippings

Illustrations

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color transparencies

Sound recordings

Date:

1979-1997

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records documenting the marketing activities of Smithsonian Productions, with earlier records dating back to when the office was known as the Office of Telecommunications. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Denise Freeland, Marketing Coordinator, and Martha Knouss, Marketing Manager; budget summaries; press kits and carriage promotion information; production scripts, fact sheets, and promotional information; public inquiries; press releases; program subscriber lists; articles pertaining to productions and related matters; photographs and contact sheet of Smithsonian Productions staff, on-site shoots, symposiums, and special performances; subscriber questionnaire and survey forms; production graphic design samples; fund raising and video mailer project information; and information regarding Hispanic media. Some television and radio productions documented in these records include "Here at the Smithsonian," "Jazz Smithsonian," "Folk Masters," and "In Open Air: A Portrait of the American Impressionists."

Topic:

Marketing  Search this

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Radio programs  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Brochures

Clippings

Illustrations

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color transparencies

Sound recordings

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-096, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Marketing Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-096

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-096

Extent:

70 cu. ft. (70 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Audiotapes

Date:

1992-1995

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of original audiotape recordings, on 2 inch reels, documenting the production of Folk Masters at the Barns of Wolf Trap: a concert series that presented diverse, traditional music and musicians from across the Americas in a major concert venue. The series was hosted and artistically directed by Nicholas R. Spitzer, folklorist and research associate at the Smithsonian Institution. Radio Smithsonian recorded the original performances and later edited them into hourly programs for American Public Radio affiliates nationwide.

Restrictions:

Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if listening copies are not currently available. Listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.

Topic:

Radio programs  Search this

Concerts  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Audiotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-087, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 04-087

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa04-087

Extent:

2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Brochures

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Date:

1989-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of John R. Paulson, Audio-Visual Production Specialist. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; production scripts, proposals, shoot schedules, and credits; release forms; contracts; budget summaries; camera reports; conference and awards information; and technical articles.

Productions documented in these records include: "Folk Masters from the Barns of Wolf Trap," "The Poetics of Line: Seven Artists of the Nsukka Group, Nigeria," "Radio Smithsonian," "Lewis Latimer," "Discovering America," "Monumental Propaganda," "Here at the Smithsonian," "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was," "Ain Ghazal," "River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi River," "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi," "VIARC [Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center] Theater Program," "Woody Guthrie's Legacy," and "The Colors of Invention: An Exploration of Color, Technology, and Culture."

Topic:

Intellectual property  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Budget  Search this

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Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Brochures

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-157, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-157

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-157

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1973-1998

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the radio production activities of John Tyler, Radio Production Specialist. Material primarily includes production scripts; program schedules and listings; carriage reports; radio control room modifications project information; and incoming correspondence.

Productions documented in these records include: "American Roots," "Folk Masters: Traditional Music in the Americas," "Folk Masters at the Barns of Wolf Trap," "Radio Smithsonian," "Jazz Smithsonian," "Guitar: Electrified, Amplified, Deified," and "Smithsonian Galaxy."

Topic:

Radio programs  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-158, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-158

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-158

Creator::

Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Audiotapes

Compact discs

Sound recordings

Date:

1991-1997

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audio recordings documenting two similar radio series collectively known as "Folk Masters." "Folk Masters: Traditional Music in the Americas" was produced in 1991 in conjunction and features virtuosos of folk music in concert at Carnegie Hall. "Folk Masters from the Barns of Wolf Trap" was produced from 1992 to 1997 and features traditional music artists in concert at the performance facility managed by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. This series was directed and hosted by folklorist Nicholas R. Spitzer and distributed by Public Radio International. Materials include session tapes, production masters, safety masters, archives, and related materials in a variety of formats.

Restrictions:

Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if listening copies are not currently available. Listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.

Topic:

Folk music  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Concerts  Search this

Genre/Form:

Audiotapes

Compact discs

Sound recordings

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-106, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 06-106

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa06-106

Extent:

8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Clippings

Brochures

Color transparencies

Color photographs

Date:

1982-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by John P. Meehan, Audio-Visual Production Specialist; Jacquie Gales Webb, Producer; Paul B. Johnson, Director; and other Radio Smithsonian staff, documenting the planning, development, and execution of original radio series and programs.

Radio productions documented in this accession include "Memphis: Cradle of Rock 'n' Soul;" "Folk Masters at the Barns of Wolf Trap;" "Jazz Smithsonian;" "Remembering Slavery;" "River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi River;" "Jazz Singers;" "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was;" "Red, Hot, and Blue!;" and "Radio Smithsonian." Video productions documented in this accession include "Perpetual Campaign: The President, The People, and The Court;" "Negative Campaigns;" "Low Road to High Office?;" "Beyond Category: the Musical Genius of Duke Ellington;" "Jazz Age in Paris: 1914-1940;" "Rescue in the Wild: Endangered Species and Habitat Protections at SI;" "The National Zoo: Think Tank;" "Afro-Americans and the Evolution of a Living Constitution;" "First Ladies;" "Workers and Managers;" "Celebrations;" "Titanic Mail Story;" and "Swedish Sculpture." Television productions documented in this accession include "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi;" "Here at the Smithsonian;" and "People and Pianos: 300 Years."

Films documented in this accession include "Preserving an Architectural Heritage: The Decorative Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright" and "In Open Air: A Portrait of the American Impressionists."

Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, scripts, treatments, release forms, contracts, photographs, clippings, press releases, and budgets.

Topic:

Intellectual property  Search this

Video recordings -- Production and direction  Search this

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Contracts  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Documentary films  Search this

Documentary videos  Search this

Documentary television programs  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Clippings

Brochures

Color transparencies

Color photographs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-149, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 05-149

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa05-149

Extent:

0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Brochures

Date:

1991-1999

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of press kits for a variety of radio productions including "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was;" "River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi River;" "Guitar: Electrified, Amplified, Deified;" "Jazz Smithsonian;" "Spirits of the Present: The Legacy of Native America;" "Folk Masters at the Barns of Wolf Trap;" "Cole Porter's 100th from Carnegie Hall;" and "Radio Smithsonian." Also included are promotional materials for the television production "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi" and the documentary video "Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden." Materials include fact sheets, marketing materials, general correspondence, graphics associated with the production, and other promotional materials. Some fact sheets include licensing and fee information as well as short biographies of the performers involved.

Topic:

Marketing  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

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Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Brochures

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-189, Smithsonian Productions, Marketing Records

Identifier:

Accession 05-189

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa05-189

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (2 document boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Audiotapes

Date:

1993-1996

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audiotapes created during the production of a number of radio specials titled "American Roots" and a proposed radio program titled "American Routes." Both programs featured traditional and contemporary music from across the country and were hosted by Nicholas R. Spitzer. There were multiple "American Roots" specials that were aired on several national patriotic holidays. Recordings of concerts at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts were used in these programs and some of the source material was also used in the radio series "Folk Masters from the Barns of Wolf Trap." "American Routes" was never fully produced. It had a similar theme to "American Roots," but used recordings from a variety of sources. Materials include original recordings, safety copies, interviews, and demos.

Restrictions:

Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if listening copies are not currently available. Listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.

Topic:

Music -- United States  Search this

Music -- History and criticism  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Audiotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-184, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 06-184

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa06-184