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Productions
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Dates:
1978-1990
Size:
19.42 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (5 tall document boxes) (4 film boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 02-093
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records consist of elements used to create film and video productions that accompanied exhibitions and educational programming. "Past Visions of the Future" is an 18-minute compilation of scenes from futuristic, science fiction, and scientific films from 1902-1982. It was used to supplement the National Museum of American History's ...

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Production Records
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Dates:
1967-1987, 1991-1992
Size:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 01-203
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Karen Loveland, Director of Special Projects for the Office of Telecommunications, documenting the planning, development, and execution of film, video, and television productions for general release, for accompaniment to exhibitions and exhibition halls, for training, and for televis...

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Exhibition Records
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Dates:
1980-2003
Size:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 20-129
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of records that document exhibitions at the National Museum of American History. The materials primarily consist of audiovisual materials created for use in exhibitions. Exhibitions documented include: The Clockwork Universe: German Clocks and Automata, 1550-1650; Science in American Life; Between a Rock and a Hard...

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Records
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Creators:
National Museum of American History. Division of Engineering and Industry
Dates:
circa 1948-1988
Size:
18.81 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box) (1 film box)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 397
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records consist of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to horology, exhibit proposals, manufacturers of engineering equipment, models, collections management, minutes of meetings, acquisitions, and installation of exhibits. Also included are blueprints for the Hall of Heavy Machinery; exhibit scripts from Power and the Early Ste...

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Motion Picture Press Kits Collection
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Dates:
1961-2004, undated
bulk 1995-2000
Size:
3 Cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1353
Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History

A collection of promotional photographs and press kits used to promote motion pictures and made for television motion pictures and other entertainment.

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Records
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Creators:
National Museum of American History. Office of Public Affairs
Dates:
circa 1980-1993
Size:
15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 95-150
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists primarily of videotapes featuring news related stories about exhibitions, special events, and curatorial activities at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Some noteworthy videotapes include television interviews with Roger G. Kennedy, former Director of NMAH; coverage of opening events for the Duke Elli...

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Donald J. Stubblebine Collection of Theater and Motion Picture Music and Ephemera
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Creators:
Hauber, Joseph R.
Stubblebine, Donald J., 1925-2010
Dates:
1866-2009, undated
Size:
285 Cubic feet (600 boxes)
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1211
Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History

One of the most comprehensive collections of material relating to musical stage and film productions, the collection consists of an assortment of material including sheet music written specifically for or included in stage and screen musicals, television programs, Big Band performances, and radio. Some productions may have been produced under more ...

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Records
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Dates:
circa 1970-1985
Size:
33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 360
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs. Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.

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Silvio A. Bedini Papers
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Dates:
1952-1996
Size:
25.43 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
Collection ID:
Accession 02-187
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession primarily consists of Bedini's correspondence and memoranda with Smithsonian colleagues, scholars, professional organizations, publishers, and the general public documenting his research activities for special projects and publications including a project related to Thomas Jefferson. Also included are Bedini's publications; ...

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Digitized Content Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 14: Calendar, Time, and Weather
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Creators:
DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997
Dates:
1811-1980
undated
Size:
17 Boxes
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0300.S14
Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Sam DeVincent loved music and art and began collecting sheet music with lithographs at an early age. Series 14, Calendar, Time, and Weather contains approximately 1,800 pieces of sheet music, documenting attitudes toward and consequences of natural events. The four seasons comprise the larger part. An overview to the entire DeVincent collection is available here: Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music.

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