Smithsonian Institution Archives

Productions, circa 1989-1996

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA15-006
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
Dates:
circa 1989-1996
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of audiovisual materials associated with the Smithsonian Video Collection. The Smithsonian Video Collection was a joint venture with Eastman Kodak Company to provide videos featuring Smithsonian Institution collections and research to the general public. A total of six one-hour programs (only five are represented in this accession) were produced in 1989. "First Ladies" documents the First Ladies of the White House and their unique roles as well as the National Museum of American History's collection of First Ladies' gowns, accessories, and furnishings. "Gems and Minerals: The Ultimate Rock Video" features the gems and minerals collection at the National Museum of Natural History. "National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo" provides a tour of the National Zoological Park and its Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia and visits experts who lead the fight to save species from extinction. "Creatures Great and Small" features dinosaurs and insects and is composed of new footage as well as footage from older films. "Flying Machines" documents the history of flight and features the National Air and Space Museum. Materials include a master, a protection master, several dub masters, and other videotapes.

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-006, 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 copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.

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First Ladies (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Creatures Great and Small (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gems and Minerals: The Ultimate Rock Video (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Flying Machines (Video recording : 1989) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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