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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 07-150

Smithsonian Productions

Productions, 1984-2001 and undated

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Productions
Title:Productions
Dates:1984-2001 and undated
Quantity:2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Collection:Accession 07-150
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of footage taken by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor units, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions and Office of Telecommunications, of various events in the careers of Secretary Sidney Dillon Ripley, 1964-1984; Secretary Robert McCormick Adams, 1984-1994; Secretary Ira Michael Heyman, 1994-2000; and Secretary Lawrence M. Small, 2000-2007. Events include installation ceremonies, press conferences, retirements, speeches, and visits with dignitaries. This accession also includes footage from an interview of Marc Pachter, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, done by David C. Driskell; a press conference held for the Kenneth E. Behring donation to the National Museum of American History; and a visit by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist to "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" exhibition at the National Museum of American History. Materials include original video and audio footage, masters, dubmasters, and dubs.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of footage taken by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor units, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions and Office of Telecommunications, of various events in the careers of Secretary Sidney Dillon Ripley, 1964-1984; Secretary Robert McCormick Adams, 1984-1994; Secretary Ira Michael Heyman, 1994-2000; and Secretary Lawrence M. Small, 2000-2007. Events include installation ceremonies, press conferences, retirements, speeches, and visits with dignitaries. This accession also includes footage from an interview of Marc Pachter, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, done by David C. Driskell; a press conference held for the Kenneth E. Behring donation to the National Museum of American History; and a visit by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist to The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden exhibition at the National Museum of American History. Materials include original video and audio footage, masters, dubmasters, and dubs. Note: Reference copies of footage of Rehnquist; Adams Farewell Dinner; Behring; and Small's press conference, installation, and "You Are What You Track" speech are available. Materials include Betacam-SP, Betacam, U-Matic, U-Matic S, VHS, and S-VHS videotapes and 1/4" audiotape.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 07-150, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

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Container List

Box 1

Secretary Adams Press Conference Announcing Building of Indian Museum on Mall, 5/8/1989, Reel 1, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Adams Press Conference Announcing Building of Indian Museum on Mall, 5/8/1989, Reel 2, Betacam-SP

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 11/11/1989, Reel 1, Betacam

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 11/11/1989, Reel 2, Betacam

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 11/11/1989, Reel 3, Betacam

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 11/11/1989, 57:30, Dubbed 1/9/1990, 3/4" U-matic

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 12/17/1990, S-VHS

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 12/17/1990, Dubbing Master of S-VHS Camera Original, 3/4" U-matic

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State of the Institution Speech by Secretary Adams, 12/11/1991, S-VHS

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Secretary Adams Retirement, 9/18/1994, Reel 1, U-Matic S SP

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Secretary Adams Retirement, 9/18/1994, Reel 2, U-Matic S SP

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Secretary Adams Retirement, 9/18/1994, Reel 3, U-Matic S SP

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Secretary Adams Retirement, 9/18/1994, Reel 4, U-Matic S SP

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Secretary Adams Retirement, 9/18/1994, Reel 5, U-Matic S SP

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Farewell Dinner for Secretary Adams, 9/18/1994, VHS

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Secretary Heyman Installation, 9/19/1994, Reel 1, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Heyman Installation, 9/19/1994, Reel 2, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Heyman Installation, 9/19/1994, VHS

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Secretary Heyman, 4/9/1998, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Heyman, Chairman's Committee and Web Introduction, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Heyman, Web Greet, VHS

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Installation of Secretary Small, Reel 1, 1/24/2000, Betacam-SP

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Installation of Secretary Small, Reel 2, 1/24/2000, Betacam-SP

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Secretary Small, First Press Conference, 1/24/2000, Betacam-SP

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"You are What You Track," Remarks by Lawrence M. Small for the FSG Leadership Forum 2000, 11/28/2000, 22:00, Betacam-SP

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"You are What You Track," Remarks by Lawrence M. Small for the FSG Leadership Forum 2000, 11/28/2000, 22:00, VHS

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Secretary Small, 5/7/2001, VHS

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Secretary and Mrs. Ripley Have an Audience with His Majesty the King and Princess Mahachakri Sirinthorn at Chitralada Palace, 3/4" U-matic

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Ceremony for the New Secretary, Dr. Adams, 9/17/1984, 1/4" audiotape

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Ken Behring Donation Press Conference at the National Museum of American History, 9/19/2000, 30:00, VHS

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Ken Behring Donation Press Conference at the National Museum of American History, 9/19/2000, Master, Tape 2 of 2, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 1A, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 1B, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 1C, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 2A, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 2B, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 2C, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 3A, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 3B, Betacam-SP

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Interview with Marc Pachter by David Driskell, 4/17/2000, Tape 3C, Betacam-SP

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Chief Justice Rehnquist at "The American Presidency," 1/15/2001, 15:00, Original, VHS

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