Commercial paper writing tablet containing Bretz's notes on photograph by flash in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Cover: "The Palmetto Tablet No. 4 / permanently bound, / ruled and perforated," sold "From Sykes & Rice, Commercial and School Supplies a Specialty. Pottsville, Pa." "Keystone Handy Pencil Tablet" on verso. Contains eight leaves, some torn out. Bretz's "photo artist" blind-stamp at bottom of first page. Note on second page regarding "photographs of Kohinoor Mine interior by Electric Light." Bretz describes his camera, lens, plates, exposure times, etc. The notes appear to have been made in response to a request for an article about Bretz's work.
Biographical / Historical:
Bretz photographed throughout the northern and western portions of Pennsylvania, particularly in the coal mining regions around Pottsville and State College.
Local Numbers:
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General:
In Box 7, Bretz folder. (Moved from original location in "Tablets" series.)
Other Archival Materials:
Ten trade cards and other items with Bretz's imprint in the same Warshaw collection folder. Elsewhere: A portable collodion darkroom tent used by Bretz is in the photographic history collection of the National Museum of American History. See http://www.civilwar.si.edu/life_portable_darkroom.html. A large collection of photographs by Bretz is in the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland. See http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/specoll/digitcoll.php
Series Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Some items may be restricted due to fragile condition.
Series 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.
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana Subject Categories: Photography, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
Funding for partial processing of the collection was supported by a grant from the Smithsonian Institution's Collections Care and Preservation Fund (CCPF).
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (7 inch reel, 1/4 inch tape)
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Maryland
Date:
1976 August 28
Contents:
Harmonica Frank--Monnshiner's daughter--Ain't gonna rain no more--Swamp root--Two harmonicas at once; Ted Lundy--Little girl of mine in Tennessee--Lost to a stranger--Big Sandy River--I heard that lonesome whistle blow--Prisoner's song
General note:
DPA number 77.711.34
Local Numbers:
FP-1976-7RR-2746
General:
CDR copy
77.711.34
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, 1976.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and other restrictions may apply. Generally, materials created during a Festival are covered by a release signed by each participant permitting their use for personal and educational purposes; materials created as part of the fieldwork leading to a Festival may be more restricted. We permit and encourage such personal and educational use of those materials provided digitally here, without special permissions. Use of any materials for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires a license from the Archives. Licensing fees may apply in addition to any processing fees.
Allegany County. On rocks at edge of deciduous forest in back of old strip mine on east side of Route 36 about one mile north of Midland., Maryland, United States, North America
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, W. Atlee Burpee & Company Records.
Ohio Combining hydraulic and mechanical transmissions for better handling of trucks. Dana Corp., Toledo, OH.
Wisconsin Producing pipes from cellulose wood fibers. Line Material Co., WI.
California Processing and mining gold with modern machinery. Natomas Co., Sacramento, CA.
Maryland Magnets put in toy blocks; helping children with cerebral palsy. Disabilities. Donated by Crucible Steel Co., Reisterstown, MD.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the films are stored off-site. Special arrangements must be made directly with the Archives Center staff to view episodes for which no reference copy exists. 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 will be charged for reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Industry on Parade Film Collection, 1950-1959, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 3, 1981.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and other restrictions may apply. Generally, materials created during a Festival are covered by a release signed by each participant permitting their use for personal and educational purposes; materials created as part of the fieldwork leading to a Festival may be more restricted. We permit and encourage such personal and educational use of those materials provided digitally here, without special permissions. Use of any materials for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires a license from the Archives. Licensing fees may apply in addition to any processing fees.
Earl Robinson-- Strange unusual evening; Joe Glazer--Casey Jones (the union scab)--Death of Mother Jones--Heywood Brown--Jesus Christ; John Jackson--Going to Georgia in a horn--Truckin' little baby--Nobody's business but mine--I'm a bad, bad man
Track Information:
101 null / Guitar.
General note:
DPA number 72.505.02
Local Numbers:
FP-1972-7RR-0086
General:
CDR copy
72.505.02
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1972.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and other restrictions may apply. Generally, materials created during a Festival are covered by a release signed by each participant permitting their use for personal and educational purposes; materials created as part of the fieldwork leading to a Festival may be more restricted. We permit and encourage such personal and educational use of those materials provided digitally here, without special permissions. Use of any materials for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires a license from the Archives. Licensing fees may apply in addition to any processing fees.
Hazel and Alice- How can a poor man stand such times and live--Mining camp blues; Roscoe Holcomb--unk--John Henry--Black eyed Suzy--I wish I was a single girl again; Frank Hovington- Railroad Bill--Shantytown--Trouble in mind--Where can I go but to the Lord--Just a closer walk with thee--90 going north
Track Information:
101 null / Guitar,Banjo.
General note:
DPA number 72.102.03
Local Numbers:
FP-1972-7RR-0015
General:
CDR copy
72.102.03
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1972.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and other restrictions may apply. Generally, materials created during a Festival are covered by a release signed by each participant permitting their use for personal and educational purposes; materials created as part of the fieldwork leading to a Festival may be more restricted. We permit and encourage such personal and educational use of those materials provided digitally here, without special permissions. Use of any materials for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires a license from the Archives. Licensing fees may apply in addition to any processing fees.
Fine times in our house (unk)--Rye straw (unk)--Prairie sunflower (Gertrude Dean)--Siver haired daddy of mine (G. Dean)--Chief O'Neal's hornpipe--Teetotaller's reel (Ted Levin); Paddy on the railroad--Drowsy Maggie (Gerry Milnes);Cumberland Gap--Cluck old hen (Pineknots); Turkey in the straw--Cindy (Jim Lee Floyd); Rose tree--Little beggarman (Jenny Cleland); Happy reaper trust (unk)
General note:
DPA number 72.102.06
Local Numbers:
FP-1972-7RR-0018
General:
72.102.06
CDR copy
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1972.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and other restrictions may apply. Generally, materials created during a Festival are covered by a release signed by each participant permitting their use for personal and educational purposes; materials created as part of the fieldwork leading to a Festival may be more restricted. We permit and encourage such personal and educational use of those materials provided digitally here, without special permissions. Use of any materials for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires a license from the Archives. Licensing fees may apply in addition to any processing fees.
