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Extent:

6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Clippings

Drawings

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color transparencies

Date:

1971-1998

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records documenting Smithsonian Video Collection projects as well as film and television productions. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Karen Loveland, Director of Special Projects; Lisa H. Kaiser, Production Researcher; Elizabeth Smith Brownstein, Media Project Development Specialist; and Michele Turner, Associate Producer. Also includes production slides, photographs, edit logs, scripts, interviews, music selections, and end credits; press releases; budget summaries; contracts; and research articles. Some productions documented in these records include "Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden," "The Flying Machines," "American Picture Palaces," and "Maine Coast."

Topic:

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Manuscripts

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Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color transparencies

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-118, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-118

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

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ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-118

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Videotapes

Date:

1987

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of U-matic videotapes documenting two programs celebrating the opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of Art. The symposium "Recreation with the Muses: Creativity in the Arts and Sciences" (8 videotapes) was held on September 11, 1987, and organized by the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies and the National Academy of Sciences. The Festschrift honoring Arthur M. Sackler was held on September 13, 1987.

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:

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-125, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 02-125

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-125

Extent:

4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Clippings

Exhibition catalogs

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Picture postcards

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Date:

1981-1989

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and execution of television productions for the "Here at the Smithsonian" (HATS) series. Also included are developmental materials for ideas that were not carried through to a full production, as well as material relating to singular projects unrelated to HATS. Subject matter for the HATS series were wide and varied, including: orchids, Frank Lloyd Wright, insects, aviation, kites, ballooning, Duke Ellington, jewelry, and the National Zoo.

The "Here at the Smithsonian" series was aired nationwide over the Public Broadcasting System between 1982-1989. Productions were created to highlight and or record significant Smithsonian anniversaries and events, holidays, special projects, major exhibitions, or areas of unique or special interest.

Some of the earliest records may have been created by Ann Carroll who served as Series Producer for HATS (1981-1985; volumes I-IV). However, the bulk of the records were created and maintained by John P. Meehan, Audio Visual Production Specialist, and Series Producer for HATS (1986-1989; volumes V-VIII). Please note that Carroll and Meehan acted as producers on both the series and segment level during the time of the series.

Materials include contracts, correspondence, editing logs, memoranda, notes, research material, scripts, and tape logs.

NOTE: See accession 00-132 for the video tapes of the above referenced productions.

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Genre/Form:

Brochures

Clippings

Exhibition catalogs

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Picture postcards

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 00-114, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 00-114

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa00-114

Extent:

0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1991-1993

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes the records of Jean B. Quinnette, Associate Producer, documenting her work on the video production "Masters of Silver." Material includes correspondence and notes; production schedule, script, and credits; contract; and budget information.

Topic:

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

Contracts  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-165, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-165

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-165

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Clippings

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Black-and-white transparencies

Color negatives

Drawings

Date:

1988-1989

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records documenting work on the video production "Creatures Great and Small." Material includes the correspondence and memoranda of Michele Turner, Associate Producer for "Dinosaurs," and Lisa H. Kaiser, Production Researcher for "Insects;" audio transcripts; production visuals; shoot itineraries; budget information; narration scripts; articles pertaining to subjects; and casting information.

Topic:

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Clippings

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Black-and-white transparencies

Color negatives

Drawings

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-095, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-095

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-095

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

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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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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-151

Extent:

2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Brochures

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Date:

1989-2001

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of John R. Paulson, Audio-Visual Production Specialist. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; production scripts, proposals, shoot schedules, and credits; release forms; contracts; budget summaries; camera reports; conference and awards information; and technical articles.

Productions documented in these records include: "Folk Masters from the Barns of Wolf Trap," "The Poetics of Line: Seven Artists of the Nsukka Group, Nigeria," "Radio Smithsonian," "Lewis Latimer," "Discovering America," "Monumental Propaganda," "Here at the Smithsonian," "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was," "Ain Ghazal," "River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi River," "River of Song: Music Along the Mississippi," "VIARC [Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center] Theater Program," "Woody Guthrie's Legacy," and "The Colors of Invention: An Exploration of Color, Technology, and Culture."

Topic:

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Brochures

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-157, Smithsonian Productions, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-157

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-157

Extent:

0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Date:

1984-1989

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the video production "The National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo." Material consists of videotape transcripts, news releases, correspondence, and research articles.

Topic:

Video recordings -- Direction and production  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-175, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-175

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-175

Extent:

1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color negatives

Color transparencies

Date:

1988-1993

Descriptive Entry:

These records document the video production "The First Ladies." Material includes the correspondence and memoranda of Michele Turner, Associate Producer; production scripts and log sheets; meeting minutes; budget summaries; contracts; personal release forms; and research information.

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Color photographs

Black-and-white photographs

Black-and-white negatives

Color negatives

Color transparencies

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-174, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-174

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-174

Creator::

Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions  Search this

Extent:

5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Floppy disks

Electronic records

Audiotapes

Video recordings

Place:

New Mexico

Date:

1987, 1989, 1991-1993, 1997

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of audiovisual records created during the production of "American Encounters," "To Coexist: Diversity and Development," "Diversity Endangered," and "The Beauty and Diversity of Our Planet." "American Encounters" is a series of eight videos about Hispanic and Native American culture in New Mexico. The first five videos were produced in 1992 and shown in the permanent exhibition "American Encounters." These videos include "Pueblo Resistance" (14:14); "Many Voices" (9:29); "Hispanic Resistance" (11:20); "Matachines Spanish: Bernalillo" (8:19); and "Matachines Indian: San Juan" (8:01). In 1994, three 20-minute videos were added to the series to be distributed for educational purposes. These videos include "Only Death Will Take Me From This Place," a look at village life in northern New Mexico; "Spreading Beauty Wherever I Go," on the "lowrider" cars of New Mexico; and "Corn Is Who We Are," dealing with Pueblo Indian food. "To Coexist: Diversity and Development" was produced in 1989 for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The 30-minute program depicts how development professionals can take biological diversity into account when planning their projects. "Diversity Endangered" is a 10-minute video production demonstrating the interrelatedness of living organisms and the part that man plays in disturbing or preserving the crucial balance. The video was produced in 1987. "The Beauty and Diversity of Our Planet" is a 30-second public service announcement done by Robert Redford. This was possibly done in conjunction with "Our Biosphere: The Earth in Our Hands" which Redford narrated. Materials in this accession include original video, dub masters, window dubs, edited masters, and sound mixes on 1" magnetic tape, 3/4" U-Matic tape, Betacam SP, digital Betacam, and DAT tapes. 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:

Hispanic Americans  Search this

Pueblo Indians  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Floppy disks

Electronic records

Audiotapes

Video recordings

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-202, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Identifier:

Accession 02-202

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Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-202

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Audiotapes

Date:

1979-1995

Descriptive Entry:

This accession includes records documenting the film and video production activities of Karen Loveland, Director of Special Projects for the Office of Telecommunications. Material consists of correspondence, memoranda, and notes; production shoot lists, scripts, and credits; budget summaries; license agreements and contracts; press releases; grant information; and on-site production shoot photographs.

Productions documented in these records include: "The New Age: A Videowall Experience," "Yesterday's Tomorrows: Past Visions of America's Future," "Our Biosphere: The Earth in Our Hands," "The Sea: A Quest for Our Future," "Magnificent Voyagers," "The Global Environment: Are We Overreacting?," "Northwest Indian Mask Making," "Reunions: Memories of an American Experience," "Blue Planet," "Coral Reefs: New Discoveries, New Resources," "Tigers!", "The First Ladies," and "The Movie Palaces."

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Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Audiotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-153, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Production Records

Identifier:

Accession 02-153

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Production Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa02-153