Overview of the Collection
Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Washington, D.C.,
osiaref@si.edu
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
SI Records
Productions
circa 1989-1996
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Accession 15-006
English
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-006, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of audiovisual materials associated with the Smithsonian Video Collection. The Smithsonian Video Collection was a joint venture with Eastman
Kodak Company to provide videos featuring Smithsonian Institution collections and research to the general public. A total of six one-hour programs (only five are represented
in this accession) were produced in 1989. "First Ladies" documents the First Ladies of the White House and their unique roles as well as the National Museum of American History's
collection of First Ladies' gowns, accessories, and furnishings. "Gems and Minerals: The Ultimate Rock Video" features the gems and minerals collection at the National Museum
of Natural History. "National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo" provides a tour of the National Zoological Park and its Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia
and visits experts who lead the fight to save species from extinction. "Creatures Great and Small" features dinosaurs and insects and is composed of new footage as well as
footage from older films. "Flying Machines" documents the history of flight and features the National Air and Space Museum. Materials include a master, a protection master,
several dub masters, and other videotapes.
Access Restriction
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Name
Conservation and Research Center (National Zoological Park)
Eastman Kodak Company
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
National Zoological Park (U.S.)
Smithsonian Institution
White House (Washington, D.C.)
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.)
National Museum of American History (U.S.)
First Ladies (Video recording : 1989)
Smithsonian video collection
Creatures Great and Small (Video recording : 1989)
Gems and Minerals: The Ultimate Rock Video (Video recording : 1989)
National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo (Video recording : 1989)
Flying Machines (Video recording : 1989)
Subject
Video recordings -- Production and direction
Dinosaurs
Gems
Insects
Minerals
Natural history museums
Presidents' spouses -- United States
Zoos
Wildlife conservation
Aeronautical museums
Flight -- History
Documentary videos
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Videotapes
Box 1
Box 1 of 1
"The Flying Machines," Dub Master, 1:01:07, Betacam SP
Box 1 of 1
"The Flying Machines," 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 1
"The National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo," Dub Master, 52:00, Betacam SP
Box 1 of 1
"The National Zoo: The Zoo Behind the Zoo," 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 1
"Insects: The Little Things That Run the World" (associated with "Creatures Great and Small"), Dub Master, Betacam SP
Box 1 of 1
"Insects: The Little Things That Run the World," 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 1
"First Ladies," Master, May 24, 1989, Betacam SP
Box 1 of 1
"First Ladies," 3/4" U-matic
Box 1 of 1
"Gems and Minerals," Protection Master, 56:00, March 26, 1996, Betacam SP
Box 1 of 1
"Gems and Minerals," 3/4" U-matic