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Extent:

1 cu. ft. (2 document boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1995-2002

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of purchase orders, contracts, and agreements concerning intellecutal property rights pertaining to Smithsonian Productions productions.

Topic:

Intellectual property  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-114, Smithsonian Productions, Intellectual Property Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-114

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Intellectual Property Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-114

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Electronic records

Date:

2000-2013

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of the Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos website as it existed on March 26, 2013. The website originally accompanied an exhibition of the same name that was produced by the National Museum of American History and displayed at the Smithsonian International Gallery from March 9, 2000 through October 21, 2001. The website includes information about the exhibition, donors, related performances, and the television special Piano Grand! that was produced for the Public Broadcasting Service. The website also includes a timeline of piano history and links to educational resources. The website had not been updated since the exhibition and was taken down shortly after it was crawled. Materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Web sites  Search this

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Piano -- History  Search this

Genre/Form:

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-262, National Museum of American History, Website Records

Identifier:

Accession 13-262

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Website Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa13-262

Creator::

Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

14.14 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (4.14 non-standard size boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Compact discs

Video recordings

Videotapes

Audiotapes

Electronic records

Date:

1996-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of materials documenting three Smithsonian Productions projects that celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano: "People and Pianos: 300 Years," "Piano 300," and "Piano Grand!"

The documentary, "People and Pianos: 300 Years," was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and craftsmen who traced the evolution of the piano, beginning with its inception in Italy to the digital and electronic technologies of tomorrow. Performances demonstrated how the introduction of the piano influenced the development of music from classical to ragtime to jazz. The broadcast aired on PBS in December 2001.

"Piano 300" was a video production that accompanied the 2000 exhibition "Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos."

"Piano Grand!" was a 90 minute television performance that complimented the "Piano 300" exhibition. It was hosted by Billy Joel and featured Dave Brubeck, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other renowned pianists. It was co-produced by Maryland Public Television.

Materials consist of video and audio elements, including digital betas, HDCAMS, beta SP, compact disks, MP3s, DATS, 1/2" digital audio mastering tapes, camera originals, and edited masters. 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:

Piano  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Compact discs

Video recordings

Videotapes

Audiotapes

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-211, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 02-211

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-211

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

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Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

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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:

3.90 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box) (4 oversize folders)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Floor plans

Drawings

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color negatives

Black-and-white negatives

Date:

1968-2002

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of John P. Meehan, Audio-Visual Production Specialist; Jacquie Gales Webb, Producer; and Paul B. Johnson, Director. Material consists of correspondence, memoranda, and notes; performer's licenses; production logs; contracts and releases; music cue sheets; blueprints; interview transcripts; grant information; audio scripts; photographs and slides; drawings; budget summaries; meeting agenda; proposals; and information on the Smithsonian Video Collection.

Productions documented in these records include "Piano Grand!," "Black Radio: Telling it Like it Was," "Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington," "The Sawyer and His Mill," "Creatures Great and Small," "Celebrating a Century: The 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition," "The Last Wheel Works," "Smithsonian Quest," "Smithsonian World," "Yorktown," "The First Ladies," "Engines of Change," "Beyond the Ocean, Beneath the Leaf," "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi," "Piano 300," "Jazz Smithsonian," "What in the World," "Science in American Life," "Jazz in Paris: 1914-1940," and "Smithsonian Minutes."

Oversize:

This collection contains oversize material.

Topic:

Intellectual property  Search this

Video recordings -- Production and direction  Search this

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

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Budget  Search this

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Floor plans

Drawings

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color negatives

Black-and-white negatives

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-208, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-208

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Production Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-208

Creator::

Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Electronic records

Videotapes

Documentary films

Date:

2000-2002, 2009

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "People and Pianos: 300 Years" and "Piano Grand!," both of which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano.

The documentary "People and Pianos: 300 Years" was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and craftsmen who traced the evolution of the piano, beginning with its inception in Italy to the digital and electronic technologies of tomorrow. Performances demonstrated how the introduction of the piano influenced the development of music from classical to ragtime to jazz. The broadcast aired on PBS in December 2001.

"Piano Grand!" was a 90 minute television performance that complemented the 2000 exhibition "Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos." It was hosted by Billy Joel and featured Dave Brubeck, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other renowned pianists. It was co-produced by Maryland Public Television.

Materials in this accession include masters, clones, graphics, and various versions of the productions on videotape.

Restrictions:

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

Topic:

Piano  Search this

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Exhibitions  Search this

Piano -- History  Search this

Piano music  Search this

Television programs  Search this

Pianists  Search this

Museum exhibits  Search this

Genre/Form:

Electronic records

Videotapes

Documentary films

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-256, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 17-256

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa17-256

Extent:

9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Clippings

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white transparencies

Date:

1980-2002

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of Paul B. Johnson, Director. Material consists of correspondence and memoranda; production proposals; information on the Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)-Smithsonian Institution collaborative television project; budget summaries; information on the Smithsonian Video Collection; contracts; release and rights forms; videotapes of Lawrence M. Small's installation as Secretary, and his first press conference; research articles, fundraising, marketing, and awards information; production scripts; shooting schedules; and special events information.

Productions documented in these records include "The Jazz Singers," "Memphis: Cradle of Rock and Soul," "River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi River," "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi," "The Buried Mirror," "The Global Environment: Are We Overacting," "Smithsonian World," "In Open Air: A Portrait of American Impressionists," "Yorktown," "The Work of Peace," "Piano 300," "Piano Grand!," "Here at the Smithsonian," "The Flying Machines," and "The Smithsonian Institution." NHK-SI productions include "America of the Braves: The Dark and Bright Sides of the Frontier Spirit," "America of Presidents," and "American Inventions."

Topic:

Television -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio programs  Search this

Video recordings -- Production and direction  Search this

Intellectual property  Search this

Contracts  Search this

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Radio -- Production and direction  Search this

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Documentary television programs  Search this

Documentary videos  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Clippings

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white transparencies

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-137, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-137

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Production Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-137

Creator::

Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Audiotapes

Videotapes

Date:

2000-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "People and Pianos: 300 Years," "Piano 300," and "Piano Grand!." All three productions celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano. The documentary, "People and Pianos: 300 Years," was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and craftsmen who traced the evolution of the piano, beginning with its inception in Italy to the digital and electronic technologies of tomorrow. Performances demonstrated how the introduction of the piano influenced the development of music from classical to ragtime to jazz. The broadcast aired on PBS in December 2001. "Piano 300" was a video production that accompanied the 2000 exhibition "Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos." "Piano Grand!" was a 90 minute television performance that complemented the "Piano 300" exhibition. It was hosted by Billy Joel and featured Dave Brubeck, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other renowned pianists. It was co-produced by Maryland Public Television. Materials in this accession include original material, narration, pickups, protection masters, and various versions of the productions.

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:

Piano  Search this

Documentary films  Search this

Museum exhibits  Search this

Piano -- History  Search this

Piano music  Search this

Television programs  Search this

Pianists  Search this

Mueums -- Public relations  Search this

Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this

Genre/Form:

Audiotapes

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-215, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 06-215

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa06-215