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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Division of Community Life Afro-American Audiovisual Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0201
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Community LifeSouth Carolina Commission for the ArtsNegro History Associates
- Dates:
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1964-1976
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.66 Cubic feet
- Repository:
The history of the collection is unknown.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one series that includes videotaped interviews with six southern African American folk artists (listed below), five filmstrips covering topics in African American history, and one audiotape. The videotaping project was funded by the South Carolina Commission for the Arts.
Interviewees Mary Jane Bennett, Low Country Basket Sewer Irene Brown Alvina Moultrie Scrape Nelson, Netmaker Nellie Mae Rowe, Folk Artist Phillip Simmons, Blacksmith
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The history of the collection is unknown.
Administration
Author
Wendy Shay
Processing Information
Processed by Wendy Shay, audiovisual archivist, July 2015.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Division of Community Life in February 1986.
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Community Life Afro-American Audiovsual Collection, 1964-1976, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
U-matic videocassette reference copies may be too fragile to play. Original audio and video tapes can't be used. Check each item listing for existing digital reference copies in the Smithsonian Institution Digital Asset Management System (DAMS).
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Reference copies, when available, must be used. Access to this collection is limited because of the condition of the existing reference copies and the format of the original videotapes. A digital reference copy for Phillip Simmons: Blacksmith can be found in the Smithsonian Instsitution's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS).
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Keywords
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