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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Productions, 1987-1989
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA03-054
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1987-1989
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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10.58 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
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.
Administration
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 03-054, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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