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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Audiovisual Records, 1979-1995 and undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA96-103
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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1979-1995 and undated
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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7.5 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of videotapes and some audiotapes, chiefly Public Service Announcements (PSAs) organized by the Office of Public Affairs, which are duplicate or master copies. The audiotapes are all reel-to-reel, whereas the videotapes vary from VHS to 3/4-inch to Beta.
Included are PSAs with celebrities such as Gregory Peck, Sandy Duncan, Pat Morita, Astronaut Guion Bluford, and Alex Haley. Many PSAs are geared to specific audiences, including Senior Citizens, African Americans, children, the handicapped and the Latino community. Several are in Spanish.
Other videotapes include the announcement of the appointment of Robert McC. Adams as Secretary of the Smithsonian, two tapes of the program Smithsonian World, an interview with Madeleine Jacobs, and America's Smithsonian in Los Angeles.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 96-103, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, Audiovisual Records
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SI Records
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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