Search Results

1. Chicago Ethnic Arts Project collection, 1976-1981

   approximately 14,756 items.. 20.75 linear feet.. 269 folders in 14 containers. . 99 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, mono. and stereo. ; 7 in. . 245 sound cassettes : analog. . 3,757 slides : color ; 35 mm. . 10,182 photographs : film negatives, black and white ; 35 mm. . 202 photographs : film negatives, black and white ; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. . 2 videocassettes (U-Matic) : sound, color ; 3/4 in. . -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of sound recordings, photographs, manuscript materials, videorecordings, publications, ephemera, administrative files, and field notes produced and collected during the 1977 Chicago Ethnic Arts Project field survey from 1976-1981; but primarily during fieldwork conducted by fourteen folklorists directed by the American Folklife Center in 1977. The final project report presented to the Illinois Arts Council summarized the current conditions and folk arts needs in a number of Chicago's ethnic communities. Materials from post-project activities such as workshops in the ethnic communities and a traveling photographic exhibit by Jonas Dovydenas are also included.

   Please note:

   Access restrictions apply.

   Some or all content stored offsite.

2. 1987 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1987

   9 folders. 10 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, double track, stereo.; 10 in.. 100 slides : color. 91 photographs : negatives, black and white. 4 photographic prints : black and white, color ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Manuscript materials, sound recordings, photographs, and slides documenting performances of bluegrass music; music and dance from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Afghan and Iranian traditional music; steel band music; gospel music; and Pan-Andean music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, at concerts from April through September 1987, sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the National Council for the Traditional Arts.

   Please note:

   Some or all content stored offsite.

3. Lands' End all-American quilt collection, 1992-1997

   61.5 linear feet (154 boxes). Total approximately 80,543 items.. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of photographs of quilts and quilters, essays, entry forms, and a few fabric and needlework samples submitted in three nationwide contests in 1992, 1994, and 1996 sponsored by Coming Home, a division of Lands’ End, Inc. home shopping service, and Good Housekeeping magazine. Approximately 13,100 entries for the three contests came from all 50 states and the District of Columbia with a few from Canada. Many styles of needlework, quilting, patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery are represented in the visual materials. The collection also includes correspondence and surveys from some contestants and administrative files related to judging the entries, exhibitions, and publicity.

   Please note:

   Access restrictions apply.

   Some or all content stored offsite.

4. Arthur Hamilton Bridge collection, 1941-2005 : Veterans History Project (U.S.)

   1071 items. camera master.: 1 videocassette of 1 (VHS) (90 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.. 190 photographs.. manuscripts: 58 items.. graphic materials: 538 photographs : film negatives, black and white ; 35 mm.. graphic materials: 278 slides : black and white, color ; 35 mm.. artifacts: 5 items.. 1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.. -- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Proxy interview with the veteran's wife, Catherine Vail Bridge, was conducted by Athena Chiera for the Veterans History Project in 2005. Collection includes a biography of Arthur Hamilton Bridge by his wife, books, civilian papers, clippings, correspondence, diaries and journals, maps, memoirs, military papers, periodicals, printed matter, unit histories, a transcript, digital prints, negatives, original photographic prints, photocopies of photographic prints, slides and a VHS video recording of the 2005 interview. The collection also includes a transcript of an interview with Arthur Hamilton Bridge conducted January 18, 1980.

   Please note:

   Access restrictions apply.

5. Mark W. Olver collection, 1966-1968, 2019 : Veterans History Project (U.S.)

   218 items. 8 items: digital. 3 items. 3 items. 8 items. 50 photographs: black and white, color. 32 slides : color. 66 slides : digital. -- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Mark W. Olver served as an infantry soldier in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Collection includes correspondence, clippings, military papers, periodicals, photographs, slides, as well as digital files.

6. 1977 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1977

   8 folders. 16 sound tape reels: analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono., 10 in.. ca. 420 photographs. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Documentation of the monthly 1977 Neptune Concert Series, which consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, and photographs of performers of bluegrass music, country music, blues music, Andean music, Cajun music, and Missouri fiddling recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, from April through October 1977, sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the National Council for the Traditional Arts.

   Please note:

   Access restrictions apply.

   Some or all content stored offsite.

7. Children's Express/Children's PressLine Collection, 1970-2011

   approximately 13,480 items. 40 containers. 16.3 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Children's Express was a globally syndicated news service with children reporters and teen editors. The collection contains news articles, photographs, slides, and publications documenting the contribution Children's Express made to journalism.

8. Armed Forces Radio and Television Service Collection, 1943-1997

   approximately 55,300 items. 159 containers. 66.28 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   This collection is primarily comprised of scripts, newsletters, packing lists, and other programming information. Other materials relate to the operations of the AFRTS in America and abroad, and the organization’s efforts to document and preserve its history.

9. 1980 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1980

   7 folders. 11 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips; 10 in.. 249 photographs : negatives, photographic prints, black and white, color ; various sizes.. 97 slides : color.. 2 videocassettes of 2 (U-Matic) : sound, black and white ; 3/4 in.. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, photographs, and moving images documenting the performance of Armenian music and dance, bluegrass music, zydeco music, Ghanaian music, Afro-Cuban music, and Southeast Asian music featuring Laotian, Vietnamese, and Hmong performers recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Library of Congress.

   Please note:

   Access restrictions apply.

   Some or all content stored offsite.

10. Dance Theater of Nepal collection, 1996-2010

    1601 items (6 containers, 3 linear feet).. 1050 manuscript materials (3 containers). 7 sound disc (CD) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.. 5 videocassettes (VHS) : sound, color ; 3/4 in.. 32 videodiscs (DVD) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.. 220 photographs : prints, black and white, color. . 18 slides : color ; 35 mm.. 1 optical disc (63 color photographs on CD-R, jpegs files) : digital ; 1 3/4 in.. 10 posters : black and white, color. . 175 computer files (.jpegs) on 1 thumb drive ; 3 1/2 in. . -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

    Summary:

    Audiovisual, photographic, and manuscript documentation of classical and folk dance events and other activities sponsored by the Dance Theater of Nepal.

    Please note:

    Access restrictions apply.

    Some or all content stored offsite.