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

Series IV: MOVING IMAGE

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection

AFC 1989/009

Prepared by Michelle Forner


Collection Summary

Creator American Folklife Center
Title 1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Inclusive Dates 1989
Abstract: The collection consists of manuscript materials, sound recordings, and photographs documenting the performance of French-Canadian music and dance, Polish-style polka, old-time bluegrass music, Bengali music, bluegrass music, vallenato-style Colombian music, and gospel music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Library of Congress.
Extent: 10 folders12 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.3 sound cassettes : analog.112 photographic prints : black and white ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.108 color slides.95 photographs : negatives, black and white ; various sizes1 videocassette (VHS) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Language: English, Bengali, Polish, and Spanish
Identification: AFC 1989/009

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1989/009), 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 1989.

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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:
DatePerformersPlace of OriginSubject
April 20Quebec Traditional Music and DanceCanadaFrench-Canadian music and dance
May 18Eddie Blazonczyk and the VersatonesIllinoisPolish-style polka
June 15 Greg Hooven and the Backstep BandVirginiaOld-time music
July 20GangaDistrict of ColumbiaBengali music
August 17The Nashville Bluegrass BandTennesseeBluegrass music
September 21Ivan Cuesta y sus Vallenatos AutenticosMarylandColombian music
October 19 The Gospel Pearls and The King's MenDistrict of ColumbiaGospel music

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Selected Search Terms

People

  • Blazonczyk, Eddie, performer.
  • Hooven, Greg, performer.
  • Legault, Normand, dancer.
  • Spottswood, Richard K. (Richard Keith), host.

Organizations

  • American Folklife Center, collector.
  • Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress)
  • Back Step Band, performer.
  • Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, performer.
  • Ganga (Musical group) performer.
  • Gospel Pearls (Musical group) performer.
  • Ivan y Sus Auténticos Vallenatos, performer.
  • King's Men (Musical group : Washington, D.C.) performer.
  • Nashville Bluegrass Band, performer.
  • National Council for the Traditional Arts, sponsor.
  • WAMU-FM (Radio station : Washington, D.C.)
  • WNVT (Television station : Annandale, Va.)

Subjects

  • African Americans--Music.
  • Bengali (South Asian people)--Washington (D.C.)--Music.
  • Bluegrass music--1981-1990.
  • Colombian Americans--Maryland--Music.
  • Folk dance music--Quebec (Province)
  • Folk dancing--Quebec (Province)
  • Folk music--Appalachian Region.
  • Folk music--Quebec (Province)
  • Folk music--United States.
  • French-Canadians--Music.
  • Gospel music--Washington (D.C.)
  • Old-time music--North Carolina.
  • Polish Americans--Illinois--Music.
  • Polka (Dance)--Illinois--Chicago.
  • Polkas--Illinois--Chicago.
  • Popular music--Colombia.
  • Step dancing--Quebec (Province)

Titles

  • American Folklife Center concert, 1989
  • Neptune Plaza Concert Series, 1989

Form/Genre

  • Autographs.
  • Color slides.
  • Correspondence.
  • Manuscripts.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Sound recordings.
  • Videocassettes.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: MANUSCRIPTS

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

Quebec 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 Cassettes

The 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 MATERIALS

Negatives

Quebec 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 Prints

Quebec 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 Slides

Quebec 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 IMAGE

The 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 Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

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