1 Motion picture film (16 mm training film which includes outtakes; one magnetic tape; one 1/2 " VHS, and one DVD)
Container:
Reel OF 205.70.1-5
Type:
Archival materials
Motion picture films
Date:
1969
Scope and Contents:
Film documents a pilot program being conducted in the Florida division of Western Union. This pilot program implemented a new stream-lined single-line management system that extended down through all management levels. The program proved so successful in the Florida division that the Western Union Telegraph Company President implemented this stream-lined management system throughout the entire Western Union Telegraph Company. With the new system, the company reduced its management divisions across the country from 30 to 18 which also resulted in significant management cost reductions.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but Series 11 and films are stored off-site. Special arrangements must be made to view some of the audiovisual materials. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection 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.
Collection Citation:
Western Union Telegraph Company Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Tapes are about the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Prism Coffeehouse, Black Banjo and interviews with John Jackson, Archie Edwards, Rufus Kasey, Mike Seeger, Leonard Bowles, Joe Thompson.
Collection Restrictions:
Access by appointment only. Contact the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections at 202-633-7322 for additional information.
Collection Rights:
Copyright restrictions apply. Contact the archives staff for information.
Collection Citation:
J. Scott Odell folk music collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Spring 2015, Scott Odell commented that Mike Seeger did a lot of audio recording during this visit. Scott and Cece Conway each also did video and Scott also some audio and photography.
DAT tape, notes on the tape and tape sleeve include the following:
"Leonard Bowles* 7- -98 Tape 2 dubbed 5-11-08 JSO, to VAIO HD"
"*Note that there is a gap in the original about 44 minutes +- in between PNO5 and PNO6, PNO6 is low volume- "'You or the fiddle got to go' burned it in the store[?]"
"Scott & Leonard playing together on John Henry "Polly [?]" and of session and leave taking talk w Buck & Pluck[?]"
General:
Spring 2015, Scott Odell commented "Buck" Bowles and I marched into the kitchen playing banjo and fiddle to surprise Dottie and "Pluck Bowles" who were preparing dinner.
Collection Restrictions:
Access by appointment only. Contact the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections at 202-633-7322 for additional information.
Collection Rights:
Copyright restrictions apply. Contact the archives staff for information.
Collection Citation:
J. Scott Odell folk music collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
When Odell deposited accrual materials with RRFAC in 2011, this case was empty. During a spring 2015 visit to the Rinzler Archives, Scott Odell commented that he is aware that this case is empty; he believes that it is still at his property in Maine.
Collection Restrictions:
Access by appointment only. Contact the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections at 202-633-7322 for additional information.
Collection Rights:
Copyright restrictions apply. Contact the archives staff for information.
Collection Citation:
J. Scott Odell folk music collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
