Contents


Collection Summary

Administrative Information

Administrative History

Scope and Content

Selected Search Terms

Collection Inventory

Series I: MANUSCRIPTS

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

1983 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection

AFC 1983/009

Prepared by Michelle Forner


Collection Summary

Creator American Folklife Center
Title 1983 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Inclusive Dates 1983
Abstract: The collection consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, and photographs documenting the performance of blues music, Cambodian classical dance, bluegrass music, country-western music, Armenian music, cowboy songs, Piedmont country blues music and buck (step) dance, and country blues music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Library of Congress.
Extent: 9 folders13 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, double track, mono. ; 10 in.233 photographs : black and white, negatives130 slides : color20 photographic prints : black and white, color; various sizes
Language: Armenian, English, Mon-Khmer, and Spanish
Identification: AFC 1983/009

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

1983 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1983/009), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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.

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Administrative History

Documentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1983.

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Scope and Content

The 1983 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1983 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 May and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes force the concerts indoors. The 1983 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.

The 1983 season consisted of the following:
DatePerformersPlace of OriginSubject
April 21John Jackson and James JacksonVirginiaBlues music
May 13Khmer Classical BalletMarylandCambodian music and dance
May 19 Grass ReflectionsVirginiaBluegrass music
June 3 The Deseret String BandUtah Western music
June 16Leo SarkisianDistrict of ColumbiaArmenian music
July 21Glenn OhrlinArkansasCowboy music
August 18"Fris" Holloway and John Dee HolemanNorth CarolinaCountry blues music and buck dancing
September 15Country Edd Michael and his groupVirginiaCountry blues fiddle music

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Selected Search Terms

People

  • Holeman, John Dee, performer.
  • Holloway, Quentin, performer.
  • Jackson, James, 1961- performer.
  • Jackson, John, 1924-2002, performer.
  • Michael, Edd, performer.
  • Ohrlin, Glenn, 1926- performer.
  • Sarkisian, Leo, 1921- performer.

Organizations

  • American Folklife Center, collector.
  • Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress)
  • Deseret String Band, performer.
  • Grass Reflections (Musical group) performer.
  • Khmer Classical Dance Troupe, performer.
  • National Council for the Traditional Arts, sponsor.

Subjects

  • African Americans--North Carolina--Music.
  • African Americans--Virginia--Music.
  • Armenian Americans--Washington, D.C.--Music.
  • Bluegrass music--1981-1990.
  • Blues (Music)--1981-1990.
  • Cambodian Americans--Maryland--Music.
  • Country music.
  • Cowboys--West (U.S.)--Songs and music
  • Dance music--Cambodia.
  • Dance music--North Carolina.
  • Dance--Cambodia.
  • Dance--North Carolina.
  • Fiddle tunes.
  • Folk music--Armenia.
  • Folk music--United States.
  • Frontier and pioneer life--United States--Music.
  • Hand-clapping music--North Carolina.
  • Old-time music.
  • String band music--Utah.

Titles

  • American Folklife Center concert, 1983
  • Neptune Plaza Concert Series, 1983

Form/Genre

  • Color slides.
  • Manuscripts.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Sound recordings.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: MANUSCRIPTS

Publicity and Administration

Archive of Folk Culture Administrative Materials.

The collection guide (this document) and an article about the concert series.

John Jackson and James Jackson, 4-21-83.

Identification of people in photographs and biographical sketch.

Khmer Classical Dance, 5-13-83.

Two documents listing photo credits.

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83.

Press releases and identification of people in photographs.

Deseret String Band, 6-3-83.

Press releases, band biography, and brochure on the band.

Leo Sarkisian, 6-16-83.

Identification of band members by instrument (including dancer).

Glenn Ohrlin, 7-21-83.

Press releases and biographical sketch.

"Fris" Holloway and John Dee Holeman, 8-18-83.

Press releases and biographical sketch.

Country Edd Michael and his group, 9-15-83.

One press release and biographical sketch.

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes

John Jackson and James Jackson, 4-21-83.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Khmer Classical Dance, 5-13-83.

One 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83.

One 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Deseret String Band, 6-3-83.

One 10" inch DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Leo Sarkisian, 6-16-83.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Glenn Ohrlin, 7-21-83.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

"Fris" Holloway and John Dee Holeman, 8-18-83.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Country Edd Michael and his group, 9-15-83.

Two 10" DT mono at 7.5 ips.

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Negatives

John Jackson and James Jackson, 4-21-83.

Two sheets of black and white 35 mm (74 images).

Khmer Classical Dance, 5-13-83.

One sheet of black and white 35 mm (29 images). Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83.

One sheet of black and white 35 mm (28 images). Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Deseret String Band, 6-3-83.

One sheet of black and white 35 mm (17 images). Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Leo Sarkisian, 6-16-83.

One sheet of black and white 35 mm (36 images). Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

"Fris" Holloway and John Dee Holeman, 8-18-83.

Two sheets of black and white 35mm (49 images). Photographer unknown.

Photographic Prints

John Jackson and James Jackson, 4-21-83.

Two black and white 35 mm contact sheets (74 images). Photographed by Victoria Westover.

Khmer Classical Dance, 5-13-83.

One black and white 35 mm contact sheet (29 images, photographed by John T. Gibbs), 13 3 x 5 color photoprints (seven photographed by Mr. Jasuinas, six by an unknown photographer, possibly Mr. Jasuinas), and three 8 x 10 black and white photoprints (two photographed by Beverly Orr, one photographed by John T. Gibbs.)

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83.

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83. One black and white 35 mm contact sheet (28 images, photographed by John T. Gibbs) and one 5 x 7 black and white photoprint (photographer unknown).

Deseret String Band, 6-3-83.

One black and white 35 mm contact sheet (17 images, photographed by John T. Gibbs) and one 8 x 10 black and white photoprint (photographed by Carol Edison).

Leo Sarkisian, 6-16-83.

One black and white 35 mm contact sheet (36 images) and one 8 x 10 black and white photoprint. Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Glenn Ohrlin, 7-21-83.

One 8 x 10 black and white photoprint. Photographer unknown.

"Fris" Holloway and John Dee Holeman, 8-18-83.

Two black and white contact sheets (49 images). Photographer unknown.

Country Edd Michael and his group, 9-15-83.

One 3 x 5 color photoprint. Photographer unknown.

Color Slides

John Jackson and James Jackson, 4-21-83.

One tray containing 16. Photographed by Victoria Westover.

Khmer Classical Dance, 5-13-83.

Two trays containing a total of 35. Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Grass Reflections, 5-19-83.

One tray containing 19. Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Leo Sarkisian, 6-16-83.

Two trays containing a total of 28. Photographed by John T. Gibbs.

Glenn Ohrlin, 7-21-83.

Two trays containing a total of 32. Photographer unknown.

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

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