Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1976 Festival of American Folklife
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
- Dates:
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June 16-September 6, 1976
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1976
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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National Collection of Fine Arts. Department of Education
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1961-1981
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 443
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include Gallenkamp's files as a staff member, 1965-1966, old exhibition files, miscellaneous subject files, information concerned with secondary education programs, interns, workshops and docents. Some of the docent records include information on the docent program in general, docent reports and docent research papers. Also ...
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Department of Education
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1991, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2007-2015
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 19-111
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of recordings of docent training providing information about the museum, exhibitions, objects, and artists. Topics also include symposiums, award presentations, collections, and conservation. Materials include audio recordings. Some materials date to when the department was known as Education and Public Programs, 2...
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Conant, Howard
- Dates:
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1944-1987
- Size:
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3.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.conahowa
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art educator and painter Howard Somers Conant measure 3.2 linear feet and date from 1944 to 1987. The papers document Conant's career as an art educator through correspondence with friends and colleagues; draft manuscripts, lectures, and other writings; newsletters, copies of published books, and other printed materials; and seventy-four sound recordings of interviews, lectures, and panel discussions that Conant took part in during the 1960s.
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Lodge, Arthur
National Association of Manufacturers
Arthur Lodge Productions.
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1950 - 1959
- Size:
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42.5 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0507
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Industry on Parade was a television series created by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) from 1950-1960. The series consisted of weekly episodes that highlighted American manufacturing and business. Hundreds of companies and products were documented during the programs decade-long run.
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Robbins, Warren M.
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circa 1927-2009
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83.1 cu. ft. (80 record storage boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (2 16x20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-001
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers document the life and work of Warren M. Robbins, covering a wide swath of his life, from his early career in the Foreign Service to his work in cross cultural communications and African art. A prolific writer, Robbins correspondence with such people as Maya Angelou, Ernie Barnes, Saul Bellow, Eliot Elisofon, Otto Fried, Buckminste...
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Director
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1981-2000
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15.5 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-174
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Milo Cleveland Beach, Director, 1987-2001, documenting participation in professional associations; donations to endowment funds; events held for, or by, the Freer Gallery of Art (FGA); development; fellowships and grants; affiliated museums, universities, and institutions; strategic ...
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Bedini, Silvio A.
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1952-1996
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25.43 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-187
- Repository:
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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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National Museum of American History.
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circa 1983-1994 and undated
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27 cu. ft. (27 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-002
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and installation of American Encounters, a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) commemorating the Columbus Quincentenary. The exhibition opened in 1992. The records primarily include the correspondence, memoranda, and research fil...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1969-1983
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5.5 cu. ft. (11 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 589
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of master audio tapes for Smithsonian Galaxy editions 77-125, 1981-1983, and Radio Smithsonian programs 534-574, 1980; and scripts of Radio Smithsonian programs 1-400.