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Extent:

5.14 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (3 film boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Electronic records

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Videotapes

Date:

circa 1979-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audiovisual elements created during the production of films and videos for exhibitions at the National Museum of American History. Some materials may be footage of an exhibition or public program. In a few cases, neither the title of the video nor the exhibition is known. Materials include videotapes, film, magnetic tape, and audiotapes. Some materials are in electronic format. Smithsonian Productions was previously known as Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, 1996-1998, and the Office of Telecommunications, 1976-1996.

Restrictions:

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

Topic:

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Exhibitions  Search this

Historical museums  Search this

Genre/Form:

Electronic records

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-205, Smithsonian Productions., Productions

Identifier:

Accession 14-205

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa14-205

Extent:

10.58 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Video recordings

Place:

Mississippi River

Date:

1987-1989

Descriptive Entry:

The Office of Telecommunications (OTC) produced nine short films on the role of towboats on the Mississippi River for the Hall of Maritime Enterprise in the National Museum of American History. This footage was used to produce nine short interactive videodiscs to provide visitors the opportunity to learn the history, technology, and commercial importance of towboats on the Mississippi River.

Materials include Master Betacam transfers of original camera rolls, 16 mm original camera negatives, 1/4 inch sound recordings, cut shows and a few window dubs where original components could not be found.

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:

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Towboats  Search this

Documentary films  Search this

Genre/Form:

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Video recordings

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 03-054, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 03-054

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Productions

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa03-054