1991 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2004695161
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Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center Library of Congress Washington, D.C. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.home
Encoded by Glenn Gardner, September 2011; Revised by Nora Yeh, December 2011
September 2011 Revised by Nora Yeh, December 2011
Encoded Archival Description
Encoded Archival Description (EAD) Version 2002
collection
1991 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection 1991
11 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips and 3 3/4 ips, 2 track ; 7 in.
12 photographic prints : black and white, color ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.
2 videocassettes (VHS): sound, color ; 1/2 in.
2 videocassettes (vhs): sound, color ; 1/2 in.
American Folklife Center
Biographical History for: 1991 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection 1991
Administrative History Documentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1991.
Scope and Content The 1991 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, sound recordings, graphic materials, and moving images that document the 1991 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 1991 season consisted of the following: Date Performers Place of Origin Subject April 18 Han Sheng Chinese Opera Institute District of Columbia Peking opera May 16 The Alder Family Switzerland Swiss folk music June 20 Seldom Scene Virginia Bluegrass music July 18 Bulgari Bulgaria Bulgarian folk music August 15 Ensemble of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia District of Columbia Javanese gamelan music and dance September 19 Prophecy: Cops for Christ 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: PRINT MATERIALS
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Publicity and Administration
Archive of Folk Culture Administrative Materials.
The collection guide (this document) and an article describing the Neptune Plaza Concert Series.
Han Sheng Chinese Opera Institute, 4-18-91.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, press releases, news clippings, concert programs in English and Chinese, and a concert log by Elaine Bradtke. Concert held in the Mumford Room, James Madison Building, Library of Congress.
The Alder Family, 5-16-91.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, press releases, a concert log by Elaine Bradtke, and miscellaneous illustrations.
Seldom Scene, 6-20-91.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, press releases, and a concert log by Elaine Bradtke.
Bulgari, 7-18-91.
Ensemble of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 8-15-91.
Concert fliers, press releases, news clippings, a concert program, and a concert log by Elaine Bradtke.
Prophecy: Cops for Christ, 9-19-91.
Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, press releases, promotional photographs, and a concert log by Elaine Bradtke.
Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS
Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes
One 7" DT mono at 7.5 ips. This recording is incomplete because it ends after the very beginning of the concert.
Two 7" DT mono at 7.5 ips. The recording is poor quality. The Alder Family (5-16-91) is recorded in one direction and the Ensemble of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (8-15-91) is recorded in the opposite direction. As a result, both recordings are barely audible.
Two 7" DT mono at 7.5 ips.
One 7" DT mono at 3.75 ips. This recording is incomplete. There should have been a second reel for this concert. On AFC 1991/012:SR 4, the Alder Family (5-16-91) is recorded in one direction and the Ensemble of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (8-15-91) is recorded in the opposite direction. As a result, both recordings are barely audible.
Three 7" DT mono at 7.5 ips.
Audio Cassettes
One 90-minute (recorded concurrently with reel-to-reel).
Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS
Negatives
Note: Additional negatives for photographs shot by Library of Congress photographers Reid Baker and Jim Higgins may be located in the Public Affairs Office.
One 4 x 5" black-and-white internegative. Photographed by Reid Baker.
One 4 x 5" black-and-white internegative. Photographed by Greg Jenkins.
One 4 x 5" black-and-white internegative. Photographed by Jim Higgins.
Photographic Prints
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (66 images) and four 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic prints. Photographed by Jim Higgins.
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (64 images), three duplicate contact sheets, one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print and three duplicates, and one 4 x 5" black-and-white photographic print. Photographed by Reid Baker.
Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (60 images). Photographed by Greg Jenkins.
Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (62 images), one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print and two duplicates, and one 5 x 7" black-and-white photographic print. Photographed by Jim Higgins.
Seven black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (195 images), one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print, and one 4 x 6" color photographic print. Photographed by Yusef El-Amin.
Two black-and-white contact sheets (56 images), one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print with two duplicates, and one 5 x 5" color photographic print. Photographed by Reid Baker.
Series IV: MOVING IMAGE
One 1/2" VHS videocassette color, sound
One 1/2" VHS videocassette color, sound.