Smithsonian Institution Archives

Productions, 1988-1989

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA02-103
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
Dates:
1988-1989
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
5.58 cu. ft. (10 document boxes) (1 tall document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records document the video elements that comprise the "Dinosaurs" component of the "Dinosaurs/Insects" video, sold under the title, "Creatures Great and Small," of the Smithsonian Video Collection (SVC). The SVC was developed as a video series for general audiences and represented the Institution's first venture into the home video market. In addition to "Creatures Great and Small," the Office of Telecommunications, in collaboration with the Eastman Kodak Company, completed four other SVC projects in its first year (1989): "The Zoo behind the Zoo," "Flying Machines," "Gems and Minerals," and "First Ladies." Each video featured a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian, its staff, work, and collections.
People and places featured in "Creatures Great and Small" include paleontologists Nicholas Hotton, Walter C. Alvarez, Hans Dieter Sues, and Robert Bakker; and excavations at Proctor Lake, Texas. Materials include original video footage, window dubs, masters, and original sound. VHS reference viewing copies of Smithsonian Video Collection: "Creatures Great and Small" are found in Box 9.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-103, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
Access Restriction
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.

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Hotton, Nicholas Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Alvarez, Walter, 1940- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sues, Hans-Dieter, 1956- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bakker, Robert T. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Eastman Kodak, Co. Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Creatures Great and Small (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Video Collection Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Video recordings -- Production and direction Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Insects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dinosaurs Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Documentary videos Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Proctor Lake (Tx.) Place Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Audiotapes Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Video recordings Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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