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Howard Head Papers

Creator:
Head, Howard, 1914-1991 (inventor, business executive)  Search this
Names:
Head Ski Company.  Search this
Prince Manufacturing, Inc.  Search this
Bruner, Wally, 1931-  Search this
Budge, Dan  Search this
Cash, Pat  Search this
Cosby, Bill, 1937-  Search this
Douglas, Mike, 1925-  Search this
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006  Search this
Francis, Arlene  Search this
Savalas, Telly, 1924-  Search this
Shore, Dinah, 1917-1994  Search this
Shriver, Pam  Search this
Tiriac, Ian  Search this
Van Patten, Dick, 1928-  Search this
Watson, Tom  Search this
Extent:
11 Cubic feet (25 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Videodiscs
Tax records
Patents
Advertisements
Audiocassettes
Clippings
Dictaphone cassettes
Drawings
Correspondence
Photographs
Date:
1926-1991
bulk 1955-1991
Scope and Contents:
The Head Papers, 1926-1991, consist of correspondence, calendars, notes, company records (Head Ski Company and Prince Manufacturing Inc.), drawings, sketches, advertisements, product information, photographs, and slides documenting the development and design of both the Head ski and Prince oversized tennis racket. The collection is arranged into eight series:
Arrangement:
The collection is divided into eight series.

Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1926-1991

Series 2: Correspondence and Writings, 1943-1991

Series 3: Head Ski Company Records, 1943-1990

Series 4: Head Ski Company Reunion Materials, 1986

Series 5: Prince Manufacturing, Inc. Records, 1971-1991

Series 6: Historical Collection Materials, 1986-1991

Series 7: Posters, undated

Series 8; Audiovisual Materials, 1940s-1991
Biographical / Historical:
Howard Head was born July 31, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended William Penn Charter and graduated from Harvard in 1936 with a degree in engineering. From 1939 to1947, Head worked for Glenn L. Martin Company as a riveter and engineer. He left Martin and founded the Head Ski Company in Timonium, MD in 1948. The former aircraft engineer, developed, designed, manufactured, and marketed the first metal laminate skis in 1950 called the "Head Standard" which revolutionized the ski industry. These skis were made of two layers of aluminum bonded around a core of plywood at very high pressure; the outer layer was made of plastic. By 1952, Head introduced skis with edges made of tempered steel. His skis were lighter and faster than wood and earned the nickname "cheaters" by the industry. In 1969, Head introduced a fiberglass/metal ski, but this ski combined with a diversified product line of javelin and aluminum tennis rackets could not strengthen his company nor stop a takeover by AMF in 1970. In 1968, Head formed a tennis division of Head Sports Inc., to develop a metal tennis racket which he introduced at the U.S. Open in 1969. After Head sold his interests in Head Sports Inc., he became chairman of the board for Prince Manufacturing Inc., in 1971. He decided to enlarge the width and length of the traditional tennis racket, more than doubling its "sweet spot." He developed and patented a line of new aluminum rackets and introduced the "Prince Advantage" in 1976. The Prince racket company was sold to Cheesebrough Ponds in 1982. Head, who died in 1991, revolutionized both the ski and tennis industries.
Related Materials:
Artifacts donated to the National Museum of American History, Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997, include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.
Separated Materials:
Materials at the National Museum of American History

Artifacts were donated to the Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997,and include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.
Provenance:
This collection was donated to the National Museum of American History by Martha Head and The Howard and Martha Head Fund, Inc., May 19, 1997.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for redsearch. No reference copies of audiovisual materials available at this time.
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.
Topic:
Tents  Search this
Inventions -- 20th century  Search this
Philanthropists  Search this
Rackets (Sporting goods)  Search this
Sporting goods industry  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Genre/Form:
Videodiscs
Tax records
Patents
Advertisements
Audiocassettes
Clippings
Dictaphone cassettes
Drawings -- 20th century
Correspondence -- 1930-1950
Photographs -- 20th century
Citation:
Howard Head Papers, 1926-1991, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0589
See more items in:
Howard Head Papers
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89351eb2d-8d33-4b79-8226-aae217765546
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0589
Online Media:

John Bucheimer Papers

Creator:
Bucheimer, John  Search this
Names:
Head Ski Company.  Search this
Head, Howard, 1914-1991 (inventor, business executive)  Search this
Extent:
4 Cubic feet (11 boxes, 5 map folders)
21 Film reels
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Film reels
Drawings
Correspondence
Black-and-white photographic prints
Business records
Audiovisual materials
Financial records
Blueprints
Date:
1954 - 1977
Summary:
Papers relate to John Bucheimer's work as manager of new product manufacturing in the Engineering Department at Head Ski Company.
Scope and Contents:
These records were assembled and saved by John Bucheimer in conjunction with his work at Head Ski Company. The bulk of the records relates to engineering matters and detail how the skis were manufactured. The records also provide insight into the daily operations and activities of the Head Ski Company factory.

Series 1, Operational Records, 1967-1973, include an organizational chart, company and management profile, annual reports, inter office correspondence, memoranda, management notes, the Management News Bulletin, and plant information. The organizational chart of 1969 provides the job title and name of the employee for specific positions within Head Ski Company, Head Ski and Sportswear, American Athletic Equipment, Wayne Plastics, Wing Archery, and Head International AG.

This series contains the Management News Bulletin, 1967-1970. An internal communication from the president, the news bulletin provided a forum for announcements, resignations, work plans, reorganizations, organizational charts, employee changes, and general work flow issues. While small in size, the content is rich for getting a sense of the management style at Head Ski Company.

The management notes, 1968-1971, are handwritten by Bucheimer and contain information on training, responsibilities, manufacturing expenses, production schedules, regional sales meetings, and job postings. There are a few management pamphlets published by the Economic Press, Inc. These pamphlets provided "tips" to managers. Also, the management notes contain two union fliers addressing the issue of union dues. Both fliers urge employees to "keep your take home pay free from Union dues. Vote no union." Other materials include inventories of office surplus and plant information. There are instructions of how to conduct a tour of the plant and ADT protective service documentation. Bucheimer was the designated ADT card holder for the company.

Series 2, Employee Records, 1957-1973, consist of employee handbooks and insurance materials, a job description for manager of manufacturing projects, and vacation schedules for several employees. Some salary information is here.

Series 3, Marketing/Sales Records, 1969-1972, includes one catalog from 1972, three news releases, sales information, and ski show and shipment information. The ski show materials document specific shows—Canada, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—and the ski models displayed and, in some instances, orders placed. The special shipments, 1969-1971, include invoices, correspondence, notes, and material move tickets for companies such as Cell Pack, Ltd., Standard Metalwerke, Dura Fiber Corp., and United Shoe Machinery Corp.

Series 4, Financial/Accounting Records, 1967-1971, contains reports, inventories, expenses, and some payroll information. The majority of these records date from September 1969 to October of 1969. The expense statements reveal how much was budgeted and spent for materials, direct labor, payroll taxes, Christmas bonuses, travel, postage, maintenance, and ski parts, to name a few categories. There is some payroll information with the payroll control sheets.

Series 5, Engineering/Manufacturing Records, 1956-1977, comprise the largest and richest series within the collection. The records are subdivided into seven subseries: inventories, instructions, repair information, reports, drawings and specifications, testing information, and miscellaneous.

The inventories provide valuable information on the types of materials used, the quantities, and in some instances the cost. The raw material inventory of 1967 details material types (e.g. glue, plywood, aluminum, poles, saw blades), account numbers, date, quantity, price and actual cost. Like the raw material inventory, the perpetual inventory of 1966 is divided according to material type (e.g. aluminum, plastic, cloth tape, wood, rubber, steel) unit measure (typically in pounds), conversion factor, dates, and a balance amount.

The instructions include detailed information on "how to" for a variety of operations such as aluminum sandblasting bottom ski skin assembly, degreasing nosepieces, and sanding, gluing, and cutting "L" steel edges. The instructions consist of a workplace layout diagram, tools needed, and step by-step instruction elements. Of note is the material flow processes for the company. There are flow charts for each operational sequence performed. There are photographs of equipment with the flow charts, but they are not keyed to specific operational tasks.

The repair information contains procedures and lists of parts for skis. The repair procedures describe the repair needed and what model ski is affected. A detailed description of the repair is documented along with the materials required, tools, and how effective the repair was. The repairs documented here include finishing, grinding, bottom waxing, replacing edges, inlays, and remolding. The company had a program titled "rework" that handled returned skis. Many of the skis documented appear to have had cavity problems and were sent back to be remolded. There is some ski rejection analysis documentation citing why skis are being sent to the rework program. Additional information on cavity problems and production is also here. The parts list, 1969-1970, details various parts used on ski models JR-90, JR-60, 720-TA, 320-W, 240-B, K-short ski, deep powder-DP, Giant Slalom, slalom, 360-AR, 320-E and the downhill models. The part number and name, quantity, and any remarks are provided.

The reports, logs, and notes subseries contain manufacturing and production notes, and a variety of reports documenting engineering department activities. The inter-shift reports, 1963-1967, were maintained in spiral bound shorthand notebooks. They detail daily activities, operational suggestions, reminders to staff, materials available, and what work needs to be completed. Other reports include accidents, 1958-1961, and quality control reports, 1970-1971, which were created daily to provide detailed information on all aspects of the skis at final inspection time. The number of skis inspected with percentage information is summarized. The non-conforming material recovery reports, 1970, give the reasons why skis were rejected and indicate if skis were returned to vendors or used "as is."

The drawings and specifications, 1964-1970, are comprised of oversize drawings ranging from 8" x 10" to 34" x 43 _". The drawings are copies and include information on the short, slalom, giant slalom, downhill, and deep powder skis. The finished ski specifications, 1964-1967, document material types, assembly and subassembly procedures, ski data, ski poles, packaging material, and miscellaneous material. For each specification there is a corresponding instruction/narrative and, in some instances, a drawing.

The testing documentation is material specific (rubber, steel, plastic, adhesives) or ski model specific. It provides some insight into what materials the company worked with and under what conditions, such as, pulling, heating, or actual pilot ski runs. The suppliers, 1971-1973, include forms, receipts, bills, invoices, correspondence, receiving tickets, and descriptive inventories from companies that Head Ski Co. purchased supplies from.

Series 6, The General Files, 1954-1977, cover a variety of miscellaneous topics, such as the National Ski Patrol and postage, and are arranged alphabetically.

Series 7, Moving Image, no date, consists of twenty-one reels of 16 mm film which are unprocessed.

Series 8, Personal Materials, circa 1960s, contain greeting cards and notes and a photograph of Bucheimer with Howard Head.
Arrangement:
Collection organized into eight series.

Series 1: Operational Records, 1967-1973

Series 2: Employee Records, 1957-1973

Series 3: Marketing/Sales Records, 1969-1972

Series 4: Financial/Accounting Records, 1967-1971

Series 5: Engineering/Manufacturing Records, 1956-1977

Subseries 1, Inventories, 1966-1971

Subseries 2, Instructions, 1967-1970

Subseries 3, Repair Information, 1969-1971

Subseries 4, Reports, logs, and notes, 1956-1971

Subseries 5, Drawings and Specifications, 1964-1970

Subseries 6, Testing Information, 1963-1970

Subseries 7, Miscellaneous, 1967-1973

Series 6: General Files, 1954-1977

Series 7: Moving Image, no date

Series 8: Personal Materials, circa 1960s
Biographical / Historical:
John Bucheimer was born on December 7, 1919. During the 1940s, he worked with Howard Head at Glenn L. Martin Company, an aircraft company founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin (1886-1955) in Middle River, Maryland. At Martin, Bucheimer supervised work on planes and oversaw structural testing. Primarily self taught, he learned electronics and drafting skills on the job. Head left the Glenn L. Martin Company to start his own company, Head Ski Company in 1948, and Bucheimer joined him.

Head, a former aircraft engineer, developed, designed, manufactured, and marketed the first metal laminate skis in 1950 called the "Head Standard. These skis revolutionized the industry. They were made of two layers of aluminum bonded around a core of plywood at very high pressure; the outer layer was made of plastic. By 1952, Head introduced skis with edges made of tempered steel. His skis were lighter and faster than wood and earned the nickname "cheaters" by the industry. In 1969, Head introduced a fiberglass/metal ski, but this ski combined with a diversified product line of javelin and aluminum tennis rackets could not strengthen his company nor stop a takeover by AMF in 1970.

At Head Ski Company, Bucheimer held the position of manager of new products manufacturing. He trained employees on every aspect of work flow.
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center

Howard Head Papers, 1926-1991, AC0589

Materials in the National Museum of American History

The Division of Culture and the Arts (now Division of Cultural and Community Life), formerly the Division of Music, Sports, and Entertainment, holds artifacts related to the Howard Head Papers. These artifacts include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, and cross sections of downhill skis.
Provenance:
The collection was donated by John Bucheimer on April 26, 2005.
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Rights:
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.
Topic:
Sporting goods industry  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Genre/Form:
Drawings -- 20th century
Correspondence -- 1950-2000
Black-and-white photographic prints -- Silver gelatin -- 1950-2000
Business records -- 1950-2000
Audiovisual materials
Financial records -- 20th century
Blueprints -- 1950-2000
Citation:
John Bucheimer Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0889
See more items in:
John Bucheimer Papers
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86b93b069-07a4-488d-93b1-abcbf3d7547c
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0889
Online Media:

Joyce Davis; Marvin Salo - ski and snowshoe making

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Festival of American Folklife. Finnish-American Program 1980 Washington, D.C.  Search this
Artist:
Salo, Marvin, 1927-2003  Search this
Davis, Joyce E., 1945-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Finnish Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Finland
Minnesota
Date:
1980 October 9
Local Numbers:
FP-1980-7RR-0111
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, October 9, 1980.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Skis and skiing  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1980 Festival of American Folklife, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.SFF.1980, Item FP-1980-7RR-0111
See more items in:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1980 Festival of American Folklife
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1980 Festival of American Folklife / Series 5: Finnish Americans / 5.3: Audio
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5f5abe2c9-044a-47ea-95be-953695a0e7f4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-sff-1980-ref360

Pure Mild Ivory Soap Doctor's First Choice For Complexion Care. [Print advertising.] McCall's

Creator:
Procter & Gamble Company  Search this
Collection Creator:
Procter & Gamble Company  Search this
Leyendecker, J. C., 1874-1951  Search this
Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935  Search this
Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (col., 33.5 x 26 cm.)
Container:
Box 10, Folder 57
Type:
Archival materials
Print advertising
Photographs
Date:
1954
Scope and Contents:
Caption: "Pure Mild Ivory Soap Doctor's First Choice For Complexion Care". Woman in stocking cap.
Published February 1954.
Local Numbers:
245375

Ivorydata4 1232

0307910037 (Scan No.)
Restrictions:
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Reproduction restrictions due to copyright.
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.
Topic:
Winter  Search this
Physicians  Search this
Children  Search this
Endorsements in advertising  Search this
Feminine beauty (Aesthetics)  Search this
Women  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Complexion  Search this
Genre/Form:
Print advertising
Photographs -- Reproductions
Collection Citation:
Ivory Soap Collection, 1883-1998, undated; Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Gift of Procter & Gamble.
See more items in:
Ivory Soap Advertising Collection
Ivory Soap Advertising Collection / Series 1: Ivory Soap Products Advertisements / Advertisements
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep889c144e9-fbbc-4bb0-8f58-76697d55fab8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0791-ref2449

[Skiers outdoors.] 11989 interpositive

Publisher:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
Collection Creator:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (5" x 8")
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Stereoscopic photographs
Local Numbers:
RSN 24947
General:
Currently stored in box 3.2.41 [129], moved from [109].
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. 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.
Topic:
Mountains  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Resorts  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Snow  Search this
Sports -- 1920-1930  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass
Stereoscopic photographs
Collection Citation:
Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 24898-25000
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep80b774877-391c-484a-ae71-d9562d736c1a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref22710

[Skiers outdoors.] 11990 Interpositive

Publisher:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
Collection Creator:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (5" x 8")
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Stereoscopic photographs
Local Numbers:
RSN 24948
General:
Currently stored in box 3.2.41 [129], moved from [109].
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. 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.
Topic:
Mountains  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Resorts  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Snow  Search this
Sports -- 1920-1930  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass
Stereoscopic photographs
Collection Citation:
Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 24898-25000
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d75dfbd2-04f2-4bf2-85ce-64bda2eb422f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref22711

The ski hill and ski lift at Big Bear Lake, California. [picture postcard]

Collector:
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)  Search this
Collection Creator:
National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.  Search this
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (Ink on paper., 3.5" x 5.5".)
Container:
Box 2, Item Grouping USA Big Bear Lake, California.
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
California
Date:
undated
Scope and Contents:
Photograph of skiers at the bottom of a small hill.
Local Numbers:
AC0200-0000085 (AC Scan)
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
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.
Topic:
Skis and skiing  Search this
Sports  Search this
Winter sports  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards -- 1940-1950
Picture postcards -- 1940-1950
Collection Citation:
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, c. 1880-c. 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
See more items in:
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection / Series 1: Geographical Locations within United States / California - Parks, Beaches, Mountains, Plants, Animals
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c70f69f0-49a9-48a8-9e6a-19dc3e654c85
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0200-ref2335

87th Regiment Glee Club: World War II Ski Trooper Songs / Mountain Infantry songs

Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Contents:
Ooal and Sven--87th best by far--Two boards on cold powder snow--Ninety pounds of rucksack--Takeoff--Oola
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-7RR-4611
General:
CDR copy
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Folksong revival  Search this
World War, 1939-1945  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
United States -- History  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-4611
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk54d7de54c-7bf1-4df8-bf66-fa31ccb7e1b1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref26296

Michigan Fieldwork: T3,SIDE A: Interview with Charles Naasko- Ski Maker; Interview with Helmer Peterson- Sauna Maker

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Festival of American Folklife. Michigan Program 1987 Washington, D.C.  Search this
Penti, Marsha Elizabeth, 1945- (field worker)  Search this
Artist:
Naasko, Charles  Search this
Peterson, Helmer, 1907-1992  Search this
Performer:
Naasko, Charles  Search this
Peterson, Helmer, 1907-1992  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (compact audio cassette)
analog.
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
Michigan
United States
Date:
1986 September 27
Contents:
T3,SIDE A: CHARLES NAASKO: SKI MAKING, TECHNIQUES, TYPES, SKUNK OIL; SIDE B: HELMER PETERSON OF TAPIOLA, MI: LOG SAUNA MAKING, LOG CONSTRUCTION OF CABINS, COOPS, DOCKS, TABLES MUCH MORE DETAIL IN SOUND LOG IN FW FILE
Track Information:
101 Ski Making / Charles Naasko.

102 Sauna Making / Helmer Peterson.
Local Numbers:
FP-1987-CT-0027-2
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Michigan, United States, September 27, 1986.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Oral history  Search this
Skis and skiing  Search this
Sauna  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1987 Festival of American Folklife, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.SFF.1987, Item FP-1987-CT-0027
See more items in:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1987 Festival of American Folklife
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1987 Festival of American Folklife / Series 4: Michigan / Fieldwork
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5157c3073-2d85-46fc-922d-ea4a3bd42289
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-sff-1987-ref1148

Switzerland

Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Hand painted on canvas
Dimensions:
L x W: 518.2 x 162.6 cm (17 ft. x 5 ft. 4 in.)
Type:
Wallcoverings
Window shade
Object Name:
Window shade
Date:
1938–39
Credit Line:
Gift of Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Accession Number:
2009-17-5
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Wallcoverings Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2009-17-5

[Trade catalogs from Wilson & Co., Inc.]

Company Name:
Wilson & Co., Inc.  Search this
Related companies:
Ashland Mfg. Co. [Source: Wilson Sporting Goods Co. ;www.wilson.com/wilson/staff/history.jsp] ; Thomas E. Wilson & Co. ; Wilson Co., Inc. ; Wilson Laboratories ; Wilson Athletic Goods Mfg. Co., Inc. ; Wilson Sporting Goods Co. ; Wilson-Western Sporting Goods Co. ; Amer Sports Corp. [Source: www.wilson.com] ; Wilson-Martin  Search this
Notes content:
One envelope OVERSIZE : "To Strengthen The Sinews That Keep Men Free" , a World War II wartime publication on the importance of sports and physical fitness to war preparedness . "Mucin" therapy for peptic ulcers and related gastric conditions ; gastric mucin granules ; gastric mucin powder ; "Welcome to Wilson" on Wilson meatpacking , Wilson Sporting Goods , and Wilson Laboratories , each using animal derived products ; "Wilson" sports equipment ; baseballs ; gloves ; men's and women's uniforms ; swimsuits ; first aid supplies ; stop watches ; whistles ; track and field equipment ; basketballs ; volleyballs ; striking bags ; boxing gloves ; "fungo" bats ; "The Gateway to Golf" , including golf rules ; golf equipment ; softball equipment ; tennis equipment ; soccer balls ; "Biff" tabletop tetherball game ; "Tennis For the Beginner: With Official Rules of Tennis" by Maurice E. McLoughlin ; ice skates ; toboggans ; skis and ski poles ; "Louisville Slugger" bats ; other athletic equipment . This comprises the uncataloged portion . history: http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Wilson-Sporting-Goods-Company-Company-History.html ; see also: American Boy Athletic Outfits #052187: this catalog appears to be sets of Wilson products ; Wilson Laboratories Price lists
Includes:
Trade catalog, price lists and manual
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
42 pieces; 5 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Biotechnology and biochemical equipment and supplies  Search this
Butchers’ supplies (including meat processing industry)  Search this
Chemicals and chemical products  Search this
Clocks and watches (including clock-making and watch-making equipment)  Search this
Clothing (including hats; shoes; accessories; etc)  Search this
Drugs; pharmaceuticals and patent medicines  Search this
Foods and beverage products and processing equipment (including brewing; distilleries; beer; wine; etc.)  Search this
Laboratories and laboratory supplies and equipment  Search this
Leather products; tanning and equestrian supplies  Search this
Medical and surgical instruments and supplies  Search this
Military equipment and supplies (including uniforms)  Search this
Plastics and rubber  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Sporting goods  Search this
Topic:
"Laboratories -- Furniture, equipment, etc."  Search this
Amusements  Search this
Armed Forces -- Equipment  Search this
Beverage industry  Search this
Biochemical engineering  Search this
Biotechnology  Search this
Butchers  Search this
Chemicals  Search this
Clocks and watches  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Distilleries  Search this
Dress accessories  Search this
Drugs  Search this
Food industry and trade  Search this
Hats  Search this
Hobbies  Search this
Leather industry and trade  Search this
Meat industry and trade  Search this
Medical instruments and apparatus industry  Search this
Military supplies  Search this
Military uniforms  Search this
Patent medicines  Search this
Pharmacy  Search this
Plastics industry and trade  Search this
Recreation industry  Search this
Rubber industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_28634
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_28634

Pen included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
cardboard (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
promotional package, olympics
pen
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.1
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-43b4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
cardboard (overall material)
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in x 1 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name:
olympics promotional package
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-446a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845769

Souvenir pin included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1/2 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
olympic pin
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.2
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01.2
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-446b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845770

Souvenir pin included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
enamel (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1/2 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
olympic pin
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.3
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01.3
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-446c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845771

Venue map included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8 1/4 in x 5 3/4 in; 20.955 cm x 14.605 cm
Object Name:
olympic map
map, olympics
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.4
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01.4
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4526-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845772

Program included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 3/4 in x 8 1/4 in x 1/8 in; 29.845 cm x 20.955 cm x .3175 cm
Object Name:
olympic program
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.5
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01.5
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4527-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845773

Post card included with a promotional package for Pyeongchang, South Korea's 2014 Olympic bid

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 16.51 cm x 21.59 cm
Object Name:
post card
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Olympics  Search this
Amateur  Search this
ID Number:
2017.3042.01.6
Nonaccession number:
2017.3042
Catalog number:
2017.3042.01.6
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4528-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1845774
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Ski jacket worn by a member of the U.S. Women's 2014 Sochi Olympic Alpine Ski Team

Physical Description:
nylon (overall material)
cotton (overall material)
down (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 35 in x 19 in; 88.9 cm x 48.26 cm
Object Name:
jacket, ski
ski jacket
ski jacket, winter olympics
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Sports  Search this
winter olympics  Search this
Alpine Skiing  Search this
Women  Search this
Related event:
Olympic Winter Games: Sochi, 2014  Search this
ID Number:
2014.0149.01
Accession number:
2014.0149
Catalog number:
2014.0149.01
See more items in:
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-2c3e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1465756

Ski pants worn by a member of the U.S. Women's 2014 Sochi Olympic Alpine Ski Team

Physical Description:
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 44 in x 17 1/2 in; 111.76 cm x 44.45 cm
Object Name:
pants, ski
ski pants
ski pants, winter olympics
Date made:
2014
Subject:
Sports  Search this
winter olympics  Search this
Alpine Skiing  Search this
Women  Search this
Related event:
Olympic Winter Games: Sochi, 2014  Search this
ID Number:
2014.0149.02
Accession number:
2014.0149
Catalog number:
2014.0149.02
See more items in:
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-2c3f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1465757

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