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Accession 06-238,  Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions,  Productions, 1985, 1995-1996

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions
Title:Productions
Dates:1985, 1995-1996
Quantity:0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Collection:Accession 06-238
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of the radio programs, "Black Radio: Telling it Like it Was" and "Mapping the Universe." "Black Radio," which highlights the history of African American radio, is hosted by Lou Rawls and won two Gold Medals at the New York Festival's International Radio Competition in 1996. "Mapping the Universe" features the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and documents its attempts to map the universe. Materials include original recordings, soundprints, promos, final edits, archives, and a script.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of the radio programs, "Black Radio: Telling it Like it Was" and "Mapping the Universe." "Black Radio," which highlights the history of African American radio, is hosted by Lou Rawls and won two Gold Medals at the New York Festival's International Radio Competition in 1996. "Mapping the Universe" features the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and documents its attempts to map the universe. Materials include original recordings, soundprints, promos, final edits, archives, and a script.

Access Restriction

Special restrictions on use of these materials may apply. Listening copies are not currently available, but can be made for a fee, Transferring office; 4/10/2002 memorandum, Peters to SIA; Contact reference staff for details.

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

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-238, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions, Productions

Container List

Box 1

"Black Radio," WDIA, 9/28/1995, DAT

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"Black Radio," "We Were the Only Mayors," Rough Mix, 10/16/1995, DAT

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"Black Radio," "Breakin' the Hits," 11/1/1995, DAT

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"Black Radio," Jack and Al, 12/2, DAT

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"Black Radio," "Telling it Like it Was," 6:55, DAT

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"Black Radio," :30 Promos, DAT

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"Black Radio, Final Master, 6:10, 9/7/1995, DAT

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"Black Radio," BR95DB0023, WDIA with Lou, 11/20, D-8 cassette

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"Black Radio," BR96DB0024, WDIA, 1/13/1996, D-8 cassette

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"Black Radio," WDIA full Archive, 9/28, D-8 cassette

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"Black Radio," Women's Archive, 10/16/1995, D-8 cassette

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"Black Radio," Show #3, "Jack and Al Benson," cassette tape

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"Mapping," Whipple Observatory #1, DAT

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"Mapping," Whipple Observatory #2, DAT

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"Map of the Universe," Production Master, Cambridge, 10/3/1995, DAT

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"Mapping the Universe," Final Edit for Soundprint, 25:00, DAT

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"Mapping the Universe," Soundprint, Master, 26:00, 10/30/1995, DAT

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"Mapping the Universe," Soundprint, 10/30/1995, D-8 cassette

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"Mapping the Universe," 2800 Master for Soundprint, 11/8/1995, compact disc

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"Mapping the Universe," Tape #1, Gravity Lens and Red Shift Image Processing, 10/10/1985, U-matic S

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"Mapping the Universe," Tape #2, Emilio Image Processing, 10/10/1985, U-matic S

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"Mapping the Universe," Tape #3, 10/10/1985, U-matic S

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"Mapping the Universe," Tape #4, Red Shift, 10/10/1985, U-matic S

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Folder 1 "Map of the Universe," Script, 10/27/1995

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