Finding Aid
Submit Reference RequestPrintDownload PDF

Reference Request

* required
Please succinctly provide us with any information pertinent to your inquiry. If you are writing to us about a research request, provide as much detail as possible about the collections in which you are interested (including collection numbers, box numbers, and folder titles).
(if known)

The Smithsonian Institution Archives is using Constant Contact, a third-party contact management software vendor, to manage contacts and send eNewsletters. Please be advised that Constant Contact's Privacy Statement and Terms and Conditions apply to your use of these services. The Smithsonian Institution Archives has access to your name and email address which is subject to our privacy statement.

Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 05-230

Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications

Productions, 1990

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
Title:Productions
Dates:1990
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 05-230
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

These records consist of video and audio elements for the production, "Moving America's Mail." This video documents the United States Postal Service and their development of methods to deliver mail. Funded by a grant from the Ford Motor Company, the video was done in cooperation with the National Postal Museum. Materials include original camera footage, a dub master, an edited master, a preview copy, and a reference copy, on a variety of videotape formats including Betacam, 3/4" U-matic, Fuji D2001 D-2 tape, and VHS. Additionally there is a reel of 1/4" audiotape of the narration.

Descriptive Entry

These records consist of video and audio elements for the production, "Moving America's Mail." This video documents the United States Postal Service and their development of methods to deliver mail. Funded by a grant from the Ford Motor Company, the video was produced in cooperation with the National Postal Museum. Materials include original camera footage, a dub master, an edited master, a preview copy, and a reference copy, on a variety of videotape formats including Betacam, 3/4" U-matic, Fuji D2001 D-2 tape, and VHS. Additionally there is a reel of 1/4" audiotape of the narration.

Top of Page

Access Restriction

Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.

Top of Page

This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.

Name

Subject

Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection

Top of Page

Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-230, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions

Top of Page

Container List

Box 1

Moving America's Mail. 3/4" U-Matic Tape. Dub Master. December 4, 1990. 9:44 minutes.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Fuji D2001 D-2 Tape. Edited Master. December 4, 1990. 9:44 minutes.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Vienna Post Office. Tape #1. June 7, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Vienna Post Office. Tape #2. June 7, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Vienna Post Office. Tape #3. June 7, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Merrifield Post Office. Tape #4. June 7, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Merrifield Post Office. Tape #5. June 7, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Betacam. Narration. November 1, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. Narration. 1/4" Audiotape, 2 track stereo, 15 IPS.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. 3/4" U-Matic Tape. Tape #3. August 16, 1990.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. VHS Tape. Reference Copy. 9:44 minutes.

Box 1 of 1

Moving America's Mail. VHS Tape. Preview Copy.

Box 1 of 1

Top of Page