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Creator::

Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

13.08 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (3.08 non-standard size boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Motion pictures (visual works)

Video recordings

Audiotapes

Date:

1988-1996, 1999-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of film, videotapes, and audio elements documenting Smithsonian Institution orientation productions for the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC). The first production, titled "The Smithsonian Institution," was completed in 1984 and was updated in 1989. The production was redone in the early 1990s and released as "Guide to the Smithsonian" in 1994 with Ira Michael Heyman, Secretary, narrating. A 2001 version featured Lawrence M. Small, Secretary, as narrator. Materials consist of 16 mm film, 1/4" audiotapes, 1" magnetic audio tapes, 1/4" videotapes, Betacam tapes, and 3/4" U-matics. Also includes VIARC camera reports and logs.

Restrictions:

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

Topic:

Interactive video  Search this

Information services -- User education  Search this

Museum buildings  Search this

Museums -- Public relations  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Motion pictures (visual works)

Video recordings

Audiotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-119, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 02-119

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-119

Extent:

1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1987-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of Paul B. Johnson, Director. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; production scripts, schedules, and tape logs; license agreements and releases; contracts; marketing information; budget summaries; and travel itineraries.

Productions documented in these records include: "If This House Could Talk...Historic Homes, Extraordinary Americans," "Guide to the Smithsonian" (Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center film), "Jazz Smithsonian," "Remembering Slavery," "Piano Grand!," and "Piano 300."

Topic:

Intellectual property  Search this

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

Documentary films  Search this

Documentary television programs  Search this

Documentary videos  Search this

Contracts  Search this

Marketing  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-151, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-151

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Production Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-151

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

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

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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Production Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-157

Creator::

Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Floppy disks

Audiotapes

Sound recordings

Video recordings

Videotapes

Electronic records

Date:

1989-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of videotapes and audio elements documenting Smithsonian Institution orientation productions for the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) created by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor, the Office of Telecommunications. The first production, titled "The Smithsonian Institution," was completed in 1984 and was updated in 1989. The production was redone in the early 1990s and released as "Guide to the Smithsonian" in 1994 with Ira Michael Heyman, Secretary, narrating. A 2001 version replaced Heyman with Lawrence M. Small, Secretary, as narrator. Materials consist of 1" magnetic audio tapes, Betacam tapes, VHS, D-2, Digital8, digital audio tape, and 3/4" U-matics. Some materials are in electronic format.

Restrictions:

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

Topic:

Interactive video  Search this

Information services -- User education  Search this

Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this

Museums -- Public relations  Search this

Museum visitors  Search this

Genre/Form:

Floppy disks

Audiotapes

Sound recordings

Video recordings

Videotapes

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-077, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 09-077

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa09-077

Creator::

Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center  Search this

Extent:

2.58 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (0.58 non-standard size boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Newspapers

Drawings

Floor plans

Ephemera

Audiotapes

Videotapes

Videodiscs

Electronic records

Date:

1983-1993

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records that document the construction of the visitor information center located inside the Smithsonian Institution Building when it was renovated. The visitor center underwent a radical redesign that incorporated interactive components including touch screen maps, laserdisc presentations, new theater programs, electronic maps of the mall and surrounding sites and a shop. Video and laserdisc programs were produced by the Office of Telecommunications (OTC) and included the video "Guide to the Smithsonian." Records relating to the renovation include references to the redesign and or repair of interior spaces, exterior features, and landscaping. The records were created and maintained by Mary Grace Potter, Director, 1971-2002. Materials include clippings, proposals, financial records, floor plans, architectural drawings, laserdiscs, videotapes, scripts, translations, signage designs, and awards. Some materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this

Museums -- Membership  Search this

Museums -- Public Relations  Search this

Visitors' centers  Search this

Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction  Search this

Musuem visitors  Search this

Genre/Form:

Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Newspapers

Drawings

Floor plans

Ephemera

Audiotapes

Videotapes

Videodiscs

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-169, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, Construction Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-169

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Construction Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-169