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1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series CollectionAFC 1989/009Prepared by Michelle Forner
Administrative InformationPreferred Citation1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1989/009), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. AccessListening 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. Return to the Table of Contents Administrative HistoryDocumentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1989. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentThe 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:
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Return to the Table of Contents Collection InventorySeries I: MANUSCRIPTSPublicity and AdministrationArchive 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 RECORDINGSReel-to-reel Audio TapesQuebec Traditional Music and Dance, 4-20-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room. Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones, 5-18-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room. Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band, 6-15-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room. Ganga, 7-20-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room. The Nashville Bluegrass Band, 8-17-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 15 ips. Ivan y Sus Auténticos Vallenatos, 9-21-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room. The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men, 10-19-89.Two 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Audio CassettesThe Nashville Bluegrass Band, 8-17-89.One 90-minute (recorded concurrently with reel-to- reels). The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men, 10-19-89.Two 90-minute (recorded concurrently with reel-to- reels). Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALSNegativesQuebec Traditional Music and Dance, 4-20-89.Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (36 images). Photographed by Reid Baker. Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones, 5-18-89.Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (35 images). Photographed by John Gibbs and Reid Baker. Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band, 6-15-89.Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (24 images). Photographer unknown. Photographic PrintsQuebec Traditional Music and Dance, 4-20-89.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). Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones, 5-18-89.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). Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band, 6-15-89.32 black-and-white 3 x 5" photographic prints. Photographer unknown. Ganga, 7-20-89.Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (60 images). Photographed by Reid Baker. The Nashville Bluegrass Band, 8-17-89.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). Ivan y Sus Auténticos Vallenatos, 9-21-89.Three black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (70 images), and four 3 x 5" black-and-white photographic prints. Photographer unknown. The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men, 10-19-89.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 SlidesQuebec Traditional Music and Dance, 4-20-89.Two holders containing a total of 36. Photographed by Reid Baker. Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones, 5-18-89.Two holders containing a total of 34. Photographed by John Gibbs and Reid Baker. Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band, 6-15-89.Two holders containing a total of 38. Photographer unknown. Series IV: MOVING IMAGEThe Gospel Pearls and The King's Men, 10-19-89.One 1/2" VHS color from Northern Virginia Cable TV station WNVT-53/WNVC-56. Collection Concordance by FormatAppendix A: Dance ContentReturn to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents |