Smithsonian Institution Archives

Productions, 1988-1996, 1999-2001

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA02-119
Creators:
Smithsonian Productions
Dates:
1988-1996, 1999-2001
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
13.08 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (3.08 non-standard size boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of film, videotapes, and audio elements documenting Smithsonian Institution orientation productions for the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC). The first production, titled "The Smithsonian Institution," was completed in 1984 and was updated in 1989. The production was redone in the early 1990s and released as "Guide to the Smithsonian" in 1994 with Ira Michael Heyman, Secretary, narrating. A 2001 version featured Lawrence M. Small, Secretary, as narrator. Materials consist of 16 mm film, 1/4" audiotapes, 1" magnetic audio tapes, 1/4" videotapes, Betacam tapes, and 3/4" U-matics. Also includes VIARC camera reports and logs.

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-119, Smithsonian Productions, 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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Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Small, Lawrence M. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Heyman, Ira Michael, 1930-2011 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Guide to the Smithsonian (Documentary film) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Institution (Documentary film) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Interactive video Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Information services -- User education Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum buildings Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Public relations Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuscripts Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Motion pictures (visual works) Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Video recordings Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Audiotapes Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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