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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1981-1989
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-114
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and execution of television productions for the "Here at the Smithsonian" (HATS) series. Also included are developmental materials for ideas that were not carried through to a full production, as well as material relating to singular projects unrelated to HATS. Su...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1982-1989
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36.54 cu. ft. (58 document boxes) (7.54 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-132
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Here At The Smithsonian was a series of short features for television created and produced by the staff of the Smithsonian's Office of Telecommunications between the years 1982 and 1989. The series was designed for public dissemination of information about Smithsonian exhibition and research activities. Each year had a volume number [1982...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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circa 1985-1991
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18.58 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 594
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the planning for University of the Air (after 1988 Smithsonian Project Discovery) and The Buried Mirror. Many of the records were created by Elizabeth S. Brownstein, media project development specialist, Office of Telecommunications (OTC). Also included are files of Adrian Malone, production chairman, and Edwar...
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Smithsonian Productions
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1998-1999
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2.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (3 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-099
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession documents the production of "The Mississippi: River of Song." Better known as "River of Song," this project combined a television series, radio series, and 2-disc compact disc. The project as a whole explores the richness and vitality of American music at the close of the twentieth century through live performances and intimate ...
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Smithsonian Productions
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1980-2002
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-137
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes records documenting the film, video, and radio production activities of Paul B. Johnson, Director. Material consists of correspondence and memoranda; production proposals; information on the Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)-Smithsonian Institution collaborative television project; budget summaries; information on the Smithsonia...
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Marketing Records
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Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions
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1979-1997
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-096
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the marketing activities of Smithsonian Productions, with earlier records dating back to when the office was known as the Office of Telecommunications. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Denise Freeland, Marketing Coordinator, and Martha Knouss, Marketing Manager; budget su...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1978-1990
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19.42 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (5 tall document boxes) (4 film boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-093
- Repository:
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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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Smithsonian Productions
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2000-2002, 2009
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0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-256
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "People and Pianos: 300 Years" and "Piano Grand!," both of which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano. The documentary "People and Pianos: 300 Years" was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and...
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Smithsonian Productions
- Dates:
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1997-1998
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-242
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of videotapes created during the production of the television program, "Melodies from Heaven," hosted and produced by Jacqueline Gales Webb. The program explored African American gospel radio in Washington, D.C. and aired on public television. Materials include original footage, submasters, final productions, and t...
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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
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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...