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Productions

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Motion pictures (visual works); Audiotapes

Descriptive Entry:: This accession consists of audiovisual records created during the production of "The Art of Organic Forms" and "Ode to the Pinniped." "Art of Organic Forms" is 10 minutes in length and accompanied an exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History comparing organic and artistic forms. The film was completed in 1969. "Ode to the Pinniped" is 6 minutes and 50 seconds in length and was featured in the Life in the Sea Hall. The film is told in the style of Lewis Carroll (narrated by Cyril Ritchard) and explores the life and times of the pinniped family. It was completed in 1974. Materials for both films include original camera negatives, soundtracks, A and B rolls, and prints.

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:: Pinnipedia Search this; Art and science Search this; Motion pictures -- Production and direction Search this; Museum exhibits Search this; Documentary films Search this

Citation:: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-107, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs, Productions

Topic:: Celebrating a Century: The 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition (Motion picture : 1976)

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Manuscripts; Black-and-white negatives; Black-and-white photographs; Black-and-white transparencies; Color negatives; Color photographs; Color transparencies

Descriptive Entry:: This accession consists of records documenting the production of films and videos including "Celebrating a Century: The 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition;" "Museums and Community;" "Starfish;" and "Ode to the Pinniped." Records also document the production staff and their travel as well as Smithsonian Institution buildings and collections. Materials primarily include production stills in the form of slides, transparencies, prints, contact sheets, and negatives. Materials also include story boards, film prints, subject logs, and exhibition opening images for "Celebrating a Century;" images of staff and events taken during shooting trips; images of Smithsonian Institution buildings and collections; and general financial records for the unit.

Topic:: Motion pictures -- Production and direction Search this; Documentary films Search this; Museum buildings Search this; Video recordings -- Production and direction Search this; Documentary videos Search this

Genre/Form:: Manuscripts; Black-and-white negatives; Black-and-white photographs; Black-and-white transparencies; Color negatives; Color photographs; Color transparencies

Citation:: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 08-047, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Electronic records; Audiotapes; Motion pictures (visual works); Videotapes

Descriptive Entry:: This accession consists of audiovisual materials related to the National Museum of Natural History that were either created or collected by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor units, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, 1996-1998; Smithsonian Institution, Office of Telecommunications, 1976-1996; and the Office of Public Affairs, prior to 1976. The materials document the museum, its staff, and exhibitions or were created for viewing or listening within the museum. Materials include prints, masters, dubs, narrations, safety copies, mixes, camera rolls, and related materials on videotape, film, and audiotape.

Restrictions:: Special restrictions on use of these materials may apply. Viewing/listening copies may not be available, but can be made for a fee, Transferring office; 4/10/2002 memorandum, Peters to SIA; Contact reference staff for details.

Genre/Form:: Electronic records; Audiotapes; Motion pictures (visual works); Videotapes

Citation:: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-010, Smithsonian Productions, Productions