1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2004695159
General International Standard for Archival Description
Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center Library of Congress Washington, D.C. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.home
Encoded Archival Description
Encoded Archival Description (EAD) Version 2002
collection
1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection 1989
12 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in.
2 sound tape reels : analog, 15 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in.
112 photographic prints : black and white ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.
95 photographs : negatives, black and white ; various sizes
1 videocassette (VHS) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
1 videocassette (vhs) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
American Folklife Center
Biographical History for: 1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection 1989
Administrative History Documentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1989.
Scope and Content The 1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1989 concert series sponsored by the American Folklife Center. The annual series, which began in 1977, features the presentation of folk traditions from many cultures. The concerts take place on the Neptune Plaza at the front of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress between April and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes force the concerts indoors. The 1989 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts. Concerts were broadcast live on WAMU-FM, hosted by Dick Spottswood. The 1989 season consisted of the following: Date Performers Place of Origin Subject April 20 Quebec Traditional Music and Dance Canada French-Canadian music and dance May 18 Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones Illinois Polish-style polka June 15 Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band Virginia Old-time music July 20 Ganga District of Columbia Bengali music August 17 The Nashville Bluegrass Band Tennessee Bluegrass music September 21 Ivan Cuesta y sus Vallenatos Autenticos Maryland Colombian music October 19 The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men District of Columbia Gospel music
Access Listening and viewing access to the collection is unrestricted. Duplication of the materials requires prior permission of the Center and may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
series
Series I: MANUSCRIPTS
file
Publicity and Administration
Archive of Folk Culture Administrative Materials.
The collection guide (this document), an article describing the Neptune Plaza Concert Series, and news clippings on the 1989 concert lineup.
Quebec Traditional Music and Dance, 4-20-89.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, news clippings, press releases, and a concert log by Aldona Joseph.
Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones, 5-18-89.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Aldona Joseph, press releases, news clippings, booklets on Polish culture and the Polka, and photo logs.
Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band, 6-15-89.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Marsha Maguire and Aldona Joseph, press releases, news clippings, correspondence from Greg Hooven, and photo logs.
Ganga, 7-20-89.
Concert fliers, concert log by Aldona Joseph, press releases, news clippings, an identification of artists by instrument, and a concert program.
The Nashville Bluegrass Band, 8-17-89.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Aldona Joseph, press releases, news clippings, one 8 x 10" black-and-white promotional picture, and photo logs.
Ivan y Sus Auténticos Vallenatos, 9-21-89.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Aldona Joseph, press releases in English and in Spanish, news clippings, and photo logs.
The Gospel Pearls and the King's Men, 10-19-89. Concert held in the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress.
Concert fliers, concert log by Gretchen A. Brodtman, and press releases.
Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS
Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes
Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.
Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.
Two 10" DT stereo at 15 ips.
The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men, 10-19-89.
Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips.
Audio Cassettes
One 90-minute (recorded concurrently with reel-to- reels).
Two 90-minute (recorded concurrently with reel-to- reels).
Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS
Negatives
Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (36 images). Photographed by Reid Baker.
Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (35 images). Photographed by John Gibbs and Reid Baker.
Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (24 images). Photographer unknown.
Photographic Prints
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (78 images), five 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic prints (photographed by Reid Baker), and 35 3 x 5" black-and-white photographic prints (photographer unknown).
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (66 images, photographed by John Gibbs and Reid Baker), three 3 x 5" black-and-white promotional photographic prints (photographed by Wm. A. Crooks Photography), and 31 3 x 5" black-and-white photographic prints (photographer unknown).
32 black-and-white 3 x 5" photographic prints. Photographer unknown.
Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (60 images). Photographed by Reid Baker.
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (73 images, photographed by Reid Baker), and one 8 x 10" black-and-white promotional photographic print (photographer unknown).
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (70 images), and four 3 x 5" black-and-white photographic prints. Photographer unknown.
Four black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (111 images, photographed by A.P.H.), and one 5 x 8" black-and-white photographic print (photographer unknown).
Color Slides
Two holders containing a total of 36. Photographed by Reid Baker.
Two holders containing a total of 34. Photographed by John Gibbs and Reid Baker.
Two holders containing a total of 38. Photographer unknown.
Series IV: MOVING IMAGE
One 1/2" VHS color from Northern Virginia Cable TV station WNVT-53/WNVC-56.