Smithsonian Institution Archives

Productions, 1973-1974, 1982

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA02-234
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
Dates:
1973-1974, 1982
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
4.52 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (4 film boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records document elements for three film productions: "Changes: The Story of Evolution and Speciation," a 7-minute animated description of speciation created for the National Zoological Park, Office of Education and Film Polski (Polish and English sound mixes); "The Last Wheel Works," a 20-minute film demonstrating how old wooden wagon wheels were made; and, "The Last Boat Home," both 58 and 92-minute versions of the film by Deborah and John La Gorce of La Gorce Associates and narrated by Johnny Cash. "The Last Boat Home" documents the Mississippi riverboat, "Delta Queen." Materials include 16 mm film, 16 mm soundtracks, 35 mm film, 1/4" audiotape, workprints, internegatives, black and white negatives, and A & B rolls.

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-234, 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.

More Information

Notes

SI Records


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Cash, Johnny Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
La Gorce, Deborah Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
La Gorce, John Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
La Gorce Associates Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Zoological Park (U.S.). Office of Education Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Film Polski Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Delta Queen (Steamboat) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Last Wheel Works (Motion picture : 1974) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Last Boat Home (Motion picture : 1974) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Changes: The Story of Evolution and Speciation (Motion picture : c. 1979) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Evolution Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Transportation -- Steam-navigation Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wheelwrights Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Motion pictures -- Production and direction Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Documentary films Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Motion pictures (visual works) Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sound recordings Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
Contact us at osiaref@si.edu