Nazaret Cherkezian Oral History Interview
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- Creators:
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Cherkezian, Nazaret, interviewee
- Dates:
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1986
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2 audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9541
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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- Dates:
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circa 1978-1988
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-066
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes the records of Paul B. Johnson, Director, Office of Telecommunications (OTC), and the production files of Karen Loveland, Deputy Director. The production records document work on "American Picture Palaces" and the "Wilkes Expedition Film." Some files also pertain to Nazaret Cherkezian, former director, producer, an...
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- Dates:
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1973-2002
- Size:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-165
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative and business affairs of Smithsonian Productions, created and maintained by Nazaret Cherkezian, Director, 1976-1986, and Paul B. Johnson, Director, 1988-2002. Some materials were created by the Smithsonian Institution, Division of Performing Arts before the production of classica...
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- Dates:
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circa 1977 and undated
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 593
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of photographs of Cherkezian, circa 1977; Grayson, circa 1977; and Cornell, writer of the OTC film "Mirrors on the Universe: The MMT Story."Also included are photographs of the Emmy award received by OTC for the television show "The Smithsonian Institution with S. Dillon Ripley, Secretary," and images from the OTC ...
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- Dates:
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circa 1963-1988
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7.5 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 586
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the activities of OTC under Director Nazaret Cherkezian. A small amount of records were created by Paul B. Johnson. There are also a few records created by OTC's predecessor offices. The records include correspondence, memoranda, proposals, contracts, budgets, reports, newspaper clippings, press releases, ...
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- Dates:
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1972-2002
- Size:
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-117
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document film, television, and radio production activities at Smithsonian Productions, with earlier material dating from when the office was known as Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions and the Office of Telecommunications (OTC), respectively. The records include correspondence and memoranda of Nazaret Cherkezian, Dire...
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- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1963-1988
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (10 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 420
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of biographical files collected by the Office of Public Affairs primarily for the use and convenience of that office. Like many biographical files, the records were added to as bits of information were collected, from the newspaper, from press releases, from The Torch, or from SI announcements. The more important figures...
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12.5 cu. ft. (5 file cabinet drawers)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7098
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Biographical Information File contains biographies of individuals associated with the Smithsonian as either administrative officers, curators, collectors, donors, regents, or research associates. Occasionally biographies of individuals less closely associated with the Institution are included.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1981-1991, 1996, 1999
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15.5 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-084
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of videotapes and audiotapes created during the production of "Here At The Smithsonian" ("HATS"), an eight volume series of television productions. The series was conceived by Nazaret Cherkezian, Director, Office of Telecommunications (1976-1986) and produced by Ann Carroll (Volumes I-IV) and John P. Meehan (Volumes V-V...
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Catherine Viviano Gallery
- Dates:
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1930-1990
bulk 1949-1978
- Size:
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11.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cathvivi
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of the Catherine Viviano Gallery measure 11.6 linear feet and date from 1930-1990, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1949-1978. Established in New York City in 1949, the gallery specialized in contemporary painting and sculpture primarily by American and European artists. The collection consists of artists' files; correspondence with artists, collectors, dealers, museum directors, curators, and publishers; business records; printed material; and photographs of artwork and artists. Also included are records relating to Catherine Viviano's activities as a private dealer and consultant after she closed the gallery in 1970.
