Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protecte by sleeves.
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.
NBC Television Films, presented by Bell Telephone System. Features Atlantic Missile Range GM Assembly Plant M, assigned to Douglas Aircraft Co. Produced by Reuven Frank, directed by Jack Sughrue and George F. Murray, graphic arts by VIZMO. "This program was reproduced by the Kinephoto process."
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Researchers must view videotape copies.
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:
AT&T/Bell Film Collection, 1942-1978, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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:
Lillian Vernon Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
An interview of Charles Alan conducted 1973 February 17, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Alan reminisces about his sister, Aline Saarinen. He touches upon her educational background; her work for "Art News" magazine and the "New York Times"; and research for her book, "The Proud Possessors," and an unpublished biography of Stanford White. He discusses Saarinen's television career with NBC News; and her relationships with Edgar Kaufman, Jr., Joseph Louchheim, John McAndrew, Elizabeth Shaw, Frank Stanton and others. Alan also comments on Eero Saarinen's personality, architectural projects, and work methods.
Biographical / Historical:
Charles Alan (1908?-1975) was an art dealer from New York, New York. Attended Horace Mann School, graduating in 1924, and Yale School of Drama in 1925. Worked as a set designer for MGM and Warner Brothers. In 1930, became a theatrical set designer and director. After serving in the Army in World War II, he worked for Edith Halpert at the Downtown Gallery. In 1952, he opened the Charles Alan Gallery, specializing in contemporary art. Alan closed the gallery in 1970 to become a private dealer.
General:
Originally recorded on 1 sound tape reel. Reformatted in 2010 as 1 digital wav file. Duration is 1 hrs., 6 min.
Provenance:
This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.
Occupation:
Art critics -- New York (State) -- New York -- Interviews Search this
Rathbun's forensic case files donated in 2013 are restricted until 2088. Two folders containing student grades have been separated and are restricted until 2055. For preservation reasons, his computer disks have been separated and restricted. Please note that the collection contains images of human remains.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use
Collection Citation:
Ted Allan Rathbun papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
DuPont Nylon Collection, 1939-1977, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Collection is open for research but a portion of the collection is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Copyright restrictions. Contact staff for information.
Collection Citation:
Jack Siefert Woody Herman Collection, 1913-1990, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
NBC Retraction;
Hour Magazine;
NBC Nightline;
Repeat Offenders;
NBC News;
Today Show;
Good Morning America
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
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:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
NBC Retraction;
Hour Magazine;
NBC Nightline;
Repeat Offenders;
NBC News;
Today Show;
Good Morning America
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
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:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Frank Mcgee for NBC News reports on Project Mercury Public Affairs Office (PAO) loop. MR-4 'Project Mercury-Liberty Bell.' John A. 'Shorty' Powers, Public Affairs Office speaks for most of the rest of the recording. Flyby of Gordon Cooper in a Convair F-106A Delta Dart. The Mercury Spacecraft traveled: Speed (5310 mph), Height (118 miles), Distance (305 miles). USS Randolph (CV/CVA/CVS-15). anticipated recovery. "We know that the helicopter attempted to pick up, etc." The sinking of the capsule is mentioned. The safe recovery of the astronaut is assured.
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
United States Space Program Oral History Collection [Kapp], Acc. NASM.XXXX.0138, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Frank McGee for NBC News reports on Project Mercury Public Affairs Office (PAO) loop. MR-4 'Project Mercury-Liberty Bell.' John A. 'Shorty' Powers, Public Affairs Office speaks for most of the rest of the recording. T-1 Minute and counting. T-15 seconds and counting. Count down from 10. Ignition (launch sounds). Trajectory is A-OK. This loop continues for the entire flight. Report from the recovery ship, USS Randolph (CV/CVA/CVS-15). 'Shorty' Powers (very corny) press conference. In summary lift off. A-OK waiting, etc. The sinking of the capsule is not mentioned.
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
United States Space Program Oral History Collection [Kapp], Acc. NASM.XXXX.0138, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
NBC News Monitor with Gordon Fraser is the anchor Project Mercury MR-4 Virgil Grissom Post Flight Press Conference (Jay Barbaree covers the press conference from the Starlight Motel auditorium in Cocoa Beach, Florida). James E. Webb introduces, Major General Leighton I. Davis, Eberhard Rees, Dr. Kurt Debus, Dr. William Douglas, Walter C. Williams, Robert R. Gilruth, Virgil I. Grissom (presentation of NASA Distinguished Service Medal, remarks by Grissom), Alan B. Shepard, Jr. The description of the flight is fairly bland. Grissom introduces the astronaut's wives. Description of the flight. 'The sky went from beautiful blue to pitch black.' 'That was the best thing I did all day (rolling up the neck ring).' 'I was laying there minding my own business then pow!' Grissom describes the attempt to recover the capsule and his problems trying to remain afloat. Eventual recovery to the USS Randolph (CV/CVA/CVS-15).
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
United States Space Program Oral History Collection [Kapp], Acc. NASM.XXXX.0138, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Audiotapes, Tape Produced for NBC News "Escape Velocity" Program, X-15 Flight #6 (2nd Powered Flight), Part 1
Collection Creator:
Crossfield, A. Scott (Albert Scott), 1921- Search this
Container:
Box 38
Type:
Archival materials
Audio
Date:
1980-01-03
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Accession number 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Acc. 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Audiotapes, Tape Produced for NBC News "Escape Velocity" Program, X-15 Flight #6 (2nd Powered Flight), Part 2
Collection Creator:
Crossfield, A. Scott (Albert Scott), 1921- Search this
Container:
Box 38
Type:
Archival materials
Audio
Date:
1980-01-03
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Accession number 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Acc. 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Audiotapes, Tape Produced for NBC News "Escape Velocity" Program, X-15 Flight #6 (2nd Powered Flight), Part 3
Collection Creator:
Crossfield, A. Scott (Albert Scott), 1921- Search this
Container:
Box 38
Type:
Archival materials
Audio
Date:
1980-01-03
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Accession number 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Acc. 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Audiotapes, Tape Produced for NBC News "Escape Velocity" Program, Interview with Scott Crossfield on Mach 2 Flight
Collection Creator:
Crossfield, A. Scott (Albert Scott), 1921- Search this
Container:
Box 38
Type:
Archival materials
Audio
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Accession number 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
A. Scott Crossfield Papers, Acc. 2006-0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
1 Film reel (black and white; composite optical soundtrack; print, 16mm; 1100 feet)
Container:
Reel OF 59.116-1
Type:
Archival materials
Moving Images
Film reels
Date:
1960
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Physical Access: Researchers must use microfilm copy. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audiovisual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.
Technical Access: Viewing the film portion of the collection without reference copies requires special appointment, please inquire; listening to audio discs requires special arrangement. Do not use original materials when available on reference video or audio tapes.
Collection Rights:
Publication and production quality duplication is restricted due to complex copyright, publicity rights, and right to privacy issues. Potential users must receive written permission from appropriate rights holders prior to obtaining high quality copies. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
NW Ayer & Sons, incorporated Advertising Agency Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
1 Film reel (black and white; composite optical soundtrack; print, 16mm; 1100 feet)
Container:
Reel OF 59.116-2
Type:
Archival materials
Moving Images
Film reels
Date:
1960
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Physical Access: Researchers must use microfilm copy. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audiovisual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.
Technical Access: Viewing the film portion of the collection without reference copies requires special appointment, please inquire; listening to audio discs requires special arrangement. Do not use original materials when available on reference video or audio tapes.
Collection Rights:
Publication and production quality duplication is restricted due to complex copyright, publicity rights, and right to privacy issues. Potential users must receive written permission from appropriate rights holders prior to obtaining high quality copies. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
NW Ayer & Sons, incorporated Advertising Agency Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment. Microfilmed portion must be consulted on microfilm.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Reuben Kadish papers, 1851-1995, bulk 1913-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
