Smithsonian Institution Archives

Performance Recordings, 1973-1990

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA17-312
Creators:
National Museum of American History. Department of Public Programs
Dates:
1973-1990
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of performance recordings of orchestras, music artist concerts, and dance programs sponsored or organized by the National Museum of American History, Department of Public Programs; and, prior to 1983, the Division of Performing Arts. The performances were offered at the Smithsonian Institution and intended to enlighten the visiting public of America's diverse musical and entertainment heritage. A majority of the recordings are performance series of American popular song, jazz, chamber music, American musical theater, and country music. Materials include audiotapes and videotapes.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-312, National Museum of American History. Department of Public Programs, Performance Recordings

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Keywords

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Smithsonian Institution. Division of Performing Arts Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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