Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Howard Head Papers
Head, Howard, 1914-1991 (inventor, business executive)
NMAH.AC.0589
Archival Resource Key
11 Cubic feet
25 boxes, 1 oversize folder
1926-1991
bulk 1955-1991
English
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Biographical / Historical
Howard Head was born July 31, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended William Penn Charter and graduated from Harvard in 1936 with a degree in engineering. From 1939 to1947, Head worked for Glenn L. Martin Company as a riveter and engineer. He left Martin and founded the Head Ski Company in Timonium, MD in 1948. The former aircraft engineer, developed, designed, manufactured, and marketed the first metal laminate skis in 1950 called the "Head Standard" which revolutionized the ski industry. These skis were made of two layers of aluminum bonded around a core of plywood at very high pressure; the outer layer was made of plastic. By 1952, Head introduced skis with edges made of tempered steel. His skis were lighter and faster than wood and earned the nickname "cheaters" by the industry. In 1969, Head introduced a fiberglass/metal ski, but this ski combined with a diversified product line of javelin and aluminum tennis rackets could not strengthen his company nor stop a takeover by AMF in 1970. In 1968, Head formed a tennis division of Head Sports Inc., to develop a metal tennis racket which he introduced at the U.S. Open in 1969. After Head sold his interests in Head Sports Inc., he became chairman of the board for Prince Manufacturing Inc., in 1971. He decided to enlarge the width and length of the traditional tennis racket, more than doubling its "sweet spot." He developed and patented a line of new aluminum rackets and introduced the "Prince Advantage" in 1976. The Prince racket company was sold to Cheesebrough Ponds in 1982. Head, who died in 1991, revolutionized both the ski and tennis industries.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into eight series.
Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1926-1991
Series 2: Correspondence and Writings, 1943-1991
Series 3: Head Ski Company Records, 1943-1990
Series 4: Head Ski Company Reunion Materials, 1986
Series 5: Prince Manufacturing, Inc. Records, 1971-1991
Series 6: Historical Collection Materials, 1986-1991
Series 7: Posters, undated
Series 8; Audiovisual Materials, 1940s-1991
Scope and Contents
The Head Papers, 1926-1991, consist of correspondence, calendars, notes, company records (Head Ski Company and Prince Manufacturing Inc.), drawings, sketches, advertisements, product information, photographs, and slides documenting the development and design of both the Head ski and Prince oversized tennis racket. The collection is arranged into eight series:
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. No reference copies of audiovisual materials available at this time. Boxes 18 and 19 located off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to the National Museum of American History by Martha Head and The Howard and Martha Head Fund, Inc., May 19, 1997.
Related Materials
Artifacts donated to the National Museum of American History, Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997, include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.
Separated Materials
Materials at the National Museum of American History
Artifacts were donated to the Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997,and include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.
Preferred Citation
Howard Head Papers, 1926-1991, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Processing Information
Collection processed by Alison Oswald, 1998.
Videodiscs
Tents
Tax records
Patents
Advertisements
Audiocassettes
Clippings
Dictaphone cassettes
Drawings -- 20th century
Inventions -- 20th century
Correspondence -- 1930-1950
Philanthropists
Rackets (Sporting goods)
Photographs -- 20th century
Sporting goods industry
Skis and skiing
Savalas, Telly, 1924-
Prince Manufacturing, Inc.
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
Head Ski Company.
Francis, Arlene
Douglas, Mike, 1925-
Cosby, Bill, 1937-
Watson, Tom
Van Patten, Dick, 1928-
Tiriac, Ian
Shriver, Pam
Shore, Dinah, 1917-1994
Bruner, Wally, 1931-
Budge, Dan
Cash, Pat
Biographical Materials
Series 1
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1926-1991
Scope and Contents
This series contains biographical and historical background information about Howard Head and his business interests. Materials include numerous biographical sketches, histories, and chronologies about Head, the Head Family, business interests, and photographs, specifically portraits of Head as a youth.
Head History, May 16, 1987
1.1
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1
1
Biographical Sketches, 1986-1991
1.2
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1
2
Business Biography, undated
1.3
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1
3
Chronologies, 1988
1.4
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Howard Head Life Chronology, February 18, 1988 (3 c.)
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1
4-6
Business Chronology, undated
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1
7
Identification card and passports, 1929-1957
1.5
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1
8
Awards, 1984-1989
1.6
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1986, 1989
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1
9
Buick WCT Finals
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1984 - 1984
24
1
Miscellaneous, 1965
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24
10
Photographs-Portraits, 1955-1988
1.7
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Oversized
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24
2
Youth, undated
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24
11
Howard Head, 1955-1962
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24
12
Howard Head, 1955-1962
Howard & Martha Head, 1961-1988
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24
13
Howard & Martha Head, 1961-1988
Howard Head, undated
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24
14
Howard Head, undated
Duplicates
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24
15-16
Duplicates
Trip to Valley of the Kings
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undated
22
13
Correspondence and Writing
Series 2
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1943-1991
Scope and Contents
Arranged chronologically, this series contains correspondence and writings on a variety of subjects. The majority of the correspondence (June 1943 to May 1950) is ski-related, specifically Head's work on the "honeycomb ski project." The correspondence includes: Glenn L. Martin Company; Department of Commerce; Ski Illustrated; United States Plywood Corporation; The Sixty Sales Corporation; Aluminum Company of America; Rust-Proofing and Metal Finishing Corporation; Bakelite Corporation; and Thompson Wire Company. Later correspondence (1955 to 1991) consists of Head Ski Company and personal business.
The "Honeycomb Ski" journal (May 1947 to March 1948) documents Head's work on the honeycomb ski project . This typescript journal contains detailed notes on the history of the project, testing procedures, drawings and sketches, and annotations by Head. The calendars--personal/daily--are small pocket size documents created by Head to record personal dates, appointments, telephone numbers, and thoughts. The calendars are arranged chronologically and are numbered from 1 to 35. In some instances, calendars are missing. The logs/notebooks are small pocket versions that Head created to record specific information such as his meetings and telephone numbers. The writings contain works by Head and others.
Correspondence-About skis, 1943-1991
2.1
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2
June 1943-December 1943
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2
1
April 1947-September 1947
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2
2
April 1947-September 1947
October 1947-December 1947
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2
3
October 1947-December 1947
January 1948-December 1948
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2
4
January 1948-December 1948
January 1949-October 1949
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2
5
March 1950-May 1950
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2
6
1955-1957
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2
7
1955-1957
1959
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2
8
1960-1991
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2
9-10
Correspondence-About John Jay, 1985-1989
2.2
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2
11
Journal-Honeycomb Ski Project, 1945-1948
2.3
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2
12
Journal-Honeycomb Ski Project, 1945-1948
Calendars, 1965; 1973-1986
2.4
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1965
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2
13
August 1973-December 1974
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2
14
December 1975-September 1977
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2
15
October 1977-January 1980
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2
16
February 1980-October 1980
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2
17
November 1981-January 1984
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2
18
January 1984-March 1986
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2
19
Logs/Notebooks, 1978-1984
2.5
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For groups, December 1978
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2
20
Phone number books, 1980; 1984
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2
21
Writings, 1926-1963
2.6
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The Beehive, June 1926
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3
1
Penn Charter Magazine, May 1928
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3
2
Maneuverable Target Positioning, 1949
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3
3
Aspen Executive Program, reprint 1960
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3
4
Early Rock Climbing in the Shawangunks. reprint, 1963
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3
4
The K2 Expedition of 1939 reprint, 1956
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3
4
Head Ski Company Records
Series 3
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1943-1990
Scope and Contents
Head was the first person to apply technology to designing skis. Because of this technological application, Head revolutionized the sport of skiing. This series documents that technological revolution and the history of the Head Ski Company through its executive records, employee/personnel records, financial records, tax records, shop specs and notes, drawings and sketches, patents and trademarks, advertising, product information, publicity and clipping, and photographs. Of note are the shop specs and notes, 1947-1948. These specifications and notes for the development of skis contain drawings, sketches, and calculations. The specifications are dated and signed by Head. The advertising materials include a variety of ad campaigns, the largest of which was
"And who makes great skis?
Head of course!"The photographs 1957-1990 consist of Head skiing in various locations (Europe, Colorado, California, Idaho, Vermont); ski factories in Baltimore and Timonium, Maryland, documenting the first processes of ski manufacturing and stress tests; and various Head ski executives. The slides (color and black and white) contain images of Head, Head Ski Company, Head Ski Company executives and workers, skis being manufactured and used, and advertising examples.
Historical Background
3.1
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Company Chronology, 1947-1990
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3
5
Chronologies of Head Skis, undated
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3
6
Head Skis: The Engineered Evolution, 1968
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3
7
Head Skis: The Engineered Evolution, 1968
Executive Records, 1965-1968
3.2
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Annual Report, 1965; 1967
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3
8
Interim Report, November 12, 1966
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3
9
Heads n' Tales, December 1966
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3
10
Headlines Report, November 1968
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3
11
Head mailing envelope
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undated
21
3
Employee/Personnel Records, 1952-1964
3.3
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Earnings, 1952-1953
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23
12-13
Employee Count sheets, 1962-1964
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23
14
Checks of Howard Head, July 21, 1955
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3
15
Monthly records, March 1954
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3
16
Weekly records, March 1954-June 1954
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3
17
Summary records, 1947-1970
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3
17
1947-1948
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3
18
[1954?]
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3
19
Payroll listing
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1968-1970
21
1
Ledger sheet, [February 1952-September 1952?]
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3
20
Time Sheets, 1952-1954
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3
20
1952
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3
21
January 1953-December 1953
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3
22
1954
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3
23
Financial Records, 1952-1970
3.4
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Cash Records, 1952
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3
24-25
Profit Forecast, April 28, 1962
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3
26
Projected cash flow, April 28, 1962
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3
27
Miscellaneous notes, 1963
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3
28
Sales Statistics, 1950-1965
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3
29
Tax Records, 1943-1954
3.5
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Correspondence, 1952
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4
1
Tax withheld, 1947-1948
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4
2
Income tax figures, 1950
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4
3
Tax Guide, 1952
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4
4
Federal quarterly returns, 1951-1954
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4
5
State of Maryland returns (corporate and individual), 1943-1953
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4
6-8
State of Maryland returns (corporate and individual), 1943-1953
Shop Specifications and Notes
3.6
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1947-1948
Beam length, May 1, 1947
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4
9
Design mold for constant section samples, May 17, 1947
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4
10
Design mold for constant section samples, May 17, 1947
Test program, 6/1/47
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4
11
Test program, 6/1/47
Recalculation of equivalent stiff formula, 6/3/47
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4
12
Deflection study for bending test, 7/16/47
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4
13
Tool costs, 7/29/47
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4
14
Calculated deflection curve, 7/30/47
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4
15
Calculated deflection curve, 7/30/47
Production study, 8/30/47
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4
16
Production study, 8/30/47
Tools and fixture requirements, 9/2/47
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4
17
Comparative yield load, ultimate load, 9/29/47
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4
18
Comparative yield load, ultimate load, 9/29/47
Calculation of thickness for shorter skis, 10/9/47
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4
19
Camber and thickness for shorter skis, 10/9/47
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4
20
Drawings and Sketches
3.8
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1947 - 1956
Procedure 6"9" mold, October 7, 1947-12/7/47
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4
21
Test series, January 1947-July 1948
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4
22
Test series, January 1947-July 1948
Glue spreader, July 16, 1947
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4
23
Unidentified, June 28, 1948
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4
24
Finished Ski GS drawing, February 18, 1969
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4
25
Finished Ski GS drawing, February 18, 1969
Sketches of skis, January 20, 1956
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21
2
Pencil sketch of ski exhibit
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undated
24
3
Patents & Trademarks, 1954; 1961; 1977
3.9
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Correspondence, 1977
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4
26
Patents, 1954; 1961
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4
27-28
Patents, 1954; 1961
Product Information, 1963-1968
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4
29
Product Information, 1963-1968
Print Advertisements, 1960-1969
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4
30-36
Print Advertisements, 1960-1969
Head International
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undated
24
37
Head International
Advertising Materials
3.10
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1960s
Wherever Men Know skis, undated
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4
38
Wherever Men Know skis, undated
This years hot ski/The worlds greatest all around ski
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22
1
Point of Purchase advertisements, 1960s
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5
1
Point of Purchase advertisements, 1960s
Publicity and clippings, 1959-1991
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5
2-3
Publicity and clippings, 1959-1991
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2
3
Head Company binders (3 copies)
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6
Articles, Ski Business and the Vail Trail
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1991 - 1991
1989 - 1989
22
2
Ski Industries of America, 1954-1979
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1979 - 1979
22
3
Photographs, 1947-1990
3.11
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Howard Head skiing (#1-11)
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7
1
Howard Head skiing (#1-11)
Howard Head skiing (#11)
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7
2
Howard Head with others, 1952-1962 (#1-9)
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7
3
Howard Head with others, 1962-1968 (#10-18)
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7
4
Howard Head with others, 1962-1968 (#10-18)
Howard Head with others, 1968-1979 (#19-29)
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7
5
Howard Head with others, 1983-1986 (#30-33)
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7
6
Howard Head with others, (#1-10)
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undated
7
7
Ski factory/making first ski, 1947 (#1-6)
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7
8
Ski factory/making first ski, 1947 (#1-6)
Ski factory, 1947-1952 (#1-7)
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7
9
Ski factory, 1947-1952 (#1-7)
Ski factory, 1947-1952 (#8-13)
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7
10
Ski factory, 1947-1952 (captioned set)
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7
11
Ski factory, 1947-1952 (captioned set)
Ski factory, 1947
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7
12
Ski factory, 1947
Ski factory, 1947 (extras)
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7
13
Ski factory, 1949 (uncaptioned)
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20
1
Ski factory, 1949 (31-6, uncaptioned)
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20
2
Ski factory, manufacturing and shipping, 1960
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20
3
Ski factory, manufacturing and shipping, 1960
Ski factory/buildings, 1969-1970
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20
4
Ski factory/buildings, 1969-1970
Ski factory miscellaneous (#1-8)
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20
5
Ski factory miscellaneous (#1-8)
Ski factory miscellaneous (#1-6)
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20
6
Skis at Museum of Modern Art, 1960s
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20
7
Skis at Harvard, 1989 (includes tennis negatives)
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20
8
Head skis on Mt. Everest, 1963 931-5)
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20
9
New England Winter Show, 1961 (#1-3)
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20
10
New England Winter Show, 1961 (#1-3)
New York Ski Show, 1958-1960 (#1-2)
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20
11
Ski groups, (#1-8)
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20
12
Head Ski Company Executives, (#1-9)
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20
13
Ski miscellaneous (#1-10)
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20
14
Historical picture set, undated
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8
1-11
Historical picture set, undated
Slides-skis
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8
12-14
Slides-skis
Miscellaneous
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8
15-17
22
8-9
Miscellaneous
Oversized prints, 1977
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2
8-14
Oversized prints
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1977 - 1977
25
Head Ski Company Reunion Materials
Series 4
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1986 August 17
Scope and Contents
In 1986, Howard Head organized a 40th anniversary reunion for employees of the Head Ski Company. This reunion celebrated not only Howard Head's contributions to the sport of skiing, but celebrated the many employees who contributed to the excellence of the company. Materials documenting the reunion include party notes, guest lists, employee vignettes, a speech delivered by Head, thank-you notes, and photo albums.
Party Notes
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9
1
Guest Notes
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9
2
Employee Vignettes
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9
3
"Head Skis: The Engineered Revolution"
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9
4
Speech by Howard Head
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9
5
Thank-you notes
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9
6
Photographs-Reunion albums
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23
Prince Manufaturing Inc. Records
Series 5
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1971-1991
Scope and Contents
In 1971, Head became chairman of the board for Prince Manufacturing Inc. In 1973, he proposed a tennis racket design for increased "polar moment of inertia" and a racket that would make one play better, keep the ball in play longer, help one win games, and essentially add a whole new dimension to the game. To do this, Head proposed a racket with a larger head for more hitting room. This series contains historical background, executive records, drawings, financial records, product information, promotional/publicity materials, newspaper clippings, publications, and photographs. Of note are the drawings documenting the process of invention and design for the larger head on the racket and the many celebrities found in the photographs.
Executive Records, 1971-1985
5.2
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Organizational chart-draft, 1977
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22
4
Minutes of Board of Directors, 1971-1973
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9
9
Minutes Technical Committee, 1977
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9
10
Correspondence, 1971-1990
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9
11-12
Historical Background, 1974
5.1
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Early Life of Prince
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9
7
Invention Notes and Notebook, 1974
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9
8
Drawings, 1974-1977
5.3
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Versions of racket, 1974-1977
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1
Versions of racket, 1974-1977
Size comparisons, 1974
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21
4
Size comparisons, 1974
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24
4
Financial Records, 1971-1982
5.4
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9
13-16
Product Information
5.5
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9
17
Product Information
Promotional/Publicity Materials
5.6
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1973-1991
10
1-3
Promotional/Publicity Materials
Newspaper Clippings
5.7
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circa 1973-1991
11
1-5
Newspaper Clippings
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circa 1973-1991
21
5
Advertising Materials, 1979-1982
5.8
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Print Ads
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11
6
22
5
Print Ads
Nekoosa papers ad demo
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22
6
Storyboard art
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22
7
Publications, 1982-1983
5.9
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11
7-8
Photographs, 1969-1989
5.10
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Tennis Portraits (#1-6)
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12
1
Tennis Portraits (#1-6)
Tennis Portraits/extras (#1,2,5,6)
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12
2
Howard Head with others
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undated
12
3
Howard Head with others/extras (#7-8)
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12
4
Howard Head with celebrities (#1-13)
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12
5
Monte Carlo Tennis Tournament (#1-8)
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12
6
Monte Carlo Tennis Tournament (#1-8)
Tennis miscellaneous (#1-7)
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12
7
Prince Tennis Racket Development (#1-10)
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12
8
Prince Tennis Racket Development (#1-10)
Prince Tennis Racket Development (#11-21)
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12
9
Tennis ball tossing machine (#1-12)
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12
10
Tennis ball tossing machine/extras (#1-2)
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12
11
Tennis pros and shows (#1-4)
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12
12
Tennis pros and shows/extras (#1-2)
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12
13
Color slides (#1-2)
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12
14
Color slides (#1-2)
Miscellaneous (#1-4)
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12
15
Tennis
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24
5
22
10
Dick Van Patten
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22
11
Bess Armstrong
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1977 - 1977
22
12
Historical Collection Materials
Series 6
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1986-1991
Scope and Contents
Howard Head and later the Administrators of Mr. Head's Estate launched a project to solicit skis and poles from the public in order to develop a collection. Head advertised what models he was seeking for his "definitive museum collection" in various publications. Memorabilia was also sought. The materials in this series include primarily advertisements and correspondence.
Advertising
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13
1
Baltimore Museum of Industry
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13
2
Correspondence, 1989-1991
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13
3-7
Commemorative Projects
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13
8
Posters
Series 7
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undated
Scope and Contents
The poster series consists of Prince Manufacturing Inc. promotional posters,
a PS Steinbronn Sport Couture poster and a personalized Howard's Head Is All Together poster. The posters are undated and there are multiple copies. Autographed copies are noted in the container list.
Prince Manufacturing, Inc./Vince Van Patten, undated
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1
Prince Manufacturing Inc./The Prince Graphite, undated
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1
Prince Manufacturing Inc./Pat Cash, undated (2 copies)
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1
PS Steinbronn Sport Couture, undated
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1
Howard's Head Is All together, undated (3 copies)
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1
Audiovisual Materials
Series 8
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1940s-1991
Scope and Contents
The audio visual materials consist of audio cassettes and moving images. The audio cassettes provide oral history accounts of Howard Head and the Head Family. Other audio casettes include speeches/talks given by Head and interviews with friends/colleagues. The film and video cassettes contain documentation on skiing and tennis and some biographical information. Of particular note are the Head Ski Reunion videos and advertising segments for Prince Manufacturing Inc.
Biographical, 1979-1988
8.1
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Jean & Howard Head Family Anecdotes, [5/26/79?]
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14
OTC 589.1
Jean & Howard Head, July 8, 1980
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14
OTC 589.2-8
Howard Head Chronology, February 19, 1988
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14
OTC 589. 9-13
(See transcript.)
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14
OTC 589. 9-13
Howard Head Family History, undated
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14
OTC 589.14
Howard Head Interview, undated
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14
OT7 589.15
Skiing, 1986
8.2
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Roger Brown, Head Ski History, September 25, 1986
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14
OTC 589.15-17
Miscellaneous, 1976-1988
8.3
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Howard Head, May 2, 1972
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14
OTC 589.18
Howard Head, [1976?]
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14
OTC 589.19
Howard Head Newsmakers, March 28, 1979
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14
OTC 589.20
Conference on Entrepreneurship at Stanford University, April 4, 1982
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15
OTC 589.21-24
Harvard Distinguished Speaker Address, 1986
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15
OTC 589.25
Harvard Distinguished Speaker Address, 1986 (8 mm)
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15
OV 589.1
Speech Session 1, June 1986 (Howard Head, Chris Hartman, and Hal Donofrid)
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15
OTC 589.26-28
Howard Head Interview, October 22, 1987
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15
OTC 589.29
Mike Ericson Interview, November 4, 1987
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15
OTC 589.30-31
Clifford V. Brokaw, III Interview, April 29, 88
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15
OTC 589.34
Edward P. Keimig Interview, December 29, 1987
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15
OTC 589.33
[Howard Brody?], undated
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15
OTC 589.35
Unidentified cassette, undated
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15
OTC 589.36
Mitzie Keimig Interview, November 11, 87
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15
OTC 589.32
Moving Image, 1940s-1991
8.4
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Glen Martin Films
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16
OV 589.2-4
Great Skis for Great Skiing, 1969 (2 copies)
Archival Resource Key
18
RV 589.1-2
Great Skis for Great Skiing, 1969 (16 mm, 177 feet)
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18
OF 589.1
Great Skis for Great Skiing, 1969
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18
MV589.1
Head Ski Reunion, 1986
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18
OV 589.5-7
Scope and Contents
Total Running Time: 25:18
Head Ski Reunion, 1986 (2 copies)
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18
RV 589.3-4
AT & T Skiing Award Presentation, 1987
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18
RV 589.5
Wilderness to World Class, 1988 (2 copies)
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18
RV589. 6-7
Wilderness to World Class, 1988 (2 copies)
Archival Resource Key
18
RV589. 6-7
Head Reunion The Gang That Wouldn't Delaminate, 1988
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16
OV 589.8
Slalom in Vail, Colorado/ESPN Tribute to Howard Head, 1991
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16
OV 589.9
Governor's Cup in Teluride, Colorado, undated (16 mm, 1000 feet)
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16
OF 589.2
Tennis Lesson, 1979 (16 mm, 400 feet)
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16
OF 589.3
Warwick, Welsh, Miller, Inc. Prince Manufacturing Tennis Rackets "Be the Best," 1981
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18
RV 589.8
R.M. & D Advertising Prince Rackets, 1981
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18
RV 589.9
"Prince" by Threshold Productions, 1990
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18
RV 589.10
Scope and Contents
Prince racket test, July 7, 1975.
Waring & La Rosa, Inc. Prince Tennis Rackets, undated
Archival Resource Key
18
RV 589.11
National Kidney Foundation "Gift of Life" Celebrity Tennis Pro Am, undated
Archival Resource Key
18
RV 589.12
Prof. Howard Brody, University of Pennsylvania, undated
Archival Resource Key
16
OV 589.10
Howard Head Ad/Interview Mix (by Prince), undated
Archival Resource Key
17
OV 589.11
Harvard Distinguished Speakers Address, 1986
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19
RV 589. 13-16
Harvard Distinguished Speakers Address, 1986
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19
RV 589. 13-16
Howard Head Film Archives (Artifacts), 1987
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17
OV 589.12
Howard Head Film Archives (Ski and racket Video effect)
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17
OV 589.13
Howard Head Film Archives (Lecture film transfer)
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17
OV 589.14
Andy Barth (WJZ) Baltimore, MD, 1989
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17
OV 589.15
Head Skis/ Tennis Lessons (film transfer), undated
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17
OV 589.16
Howard Head Story: Head Skis & Prince Tennis (3 copies)
Archival Resource Key
19
RV 589. 17-19
Howard Head Story: Head Skis & Prince Tennis (3 copies)
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19
RV 589. 17-19
Transcripts, 1982-1988
8.5
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Stanford University, 1982
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13
Howard Head Chronology, 1988
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13