Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)1987 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1987
Main title
- 1987 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1987 / sponsored by the American Folklife Center ; assisted by the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
Published/Created
- 1987.
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Description
- manuscripts: 9 folders.
- sound recordings: 10 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in.
- graphic materials: 100 slides : color.
- graphic materials: 91 photographs : negatives, black and white.
- graphic materials: 4 photographic prints : black and white, color ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.
Rights advisory
- Duplication of the recorded materials may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
Access advisory
- Collection is open for research; access restrictions may apply, some materials may be stored offsite. To request materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact opens in a new window
Finding aids
- Finding aid is available in the Folklife Reading Room and online http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/eadafc.af011014 opens in a new window
LC classification
- AFC 1987/016
Local shelving no.
- RAA 53001
- AFC 1987/016
Variant title
- American Folklife Center concert, 1987
Related names
- Chiasson-Cormier, Hilda, performer.
- Holland, Jerry, 1955-2009, performer.
- Johnson, Mattie, performer.
- MacIsaac, Dave, performer.
- Shabtaie, Rahmatollah, performer.
- Arif, Mohammed (Musician), performer.
- Hobbs and Partners (Musical group), performer.
- Original Trinidad and Tobago Steelband of Washington, D.C., performer.
- Stars of Faith (Musical group), performer.
- Southern Gospel Singers, performer.
- Ollantay (Musical group), performer.
- American Folklife Center, sponsor.
- Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress), collector.
- National Council for the Traditional Arts, sponsor.
Summary
- Manuscript materials, sound recordings, photographs, and slides documenting performances of bluegrass music; music and dance from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Afghan and Iranian traditional music; steel band music; gospel music; and Pan-Andean music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, at concerts from April through September 1987, sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
Contents
- April 23: Hobbs and Partners (Bluegrass) -- May 21: Cape Breton Fiddlers and Dancers, Canada (Cape Breton) -- June 18: Afghan and Iranian Traditional Music -- July 16: The Original Trinidad and Tobago Steel Band of Washington, D.C. -- August 20: The Southern Gospel Singers; Mattie Johnson and the Stars of Faith (Gospel music) -- September 17: Ollantay (Pan-Andean music)
LC Subjects
- Folk music--United States.
- Music--Afghanistan.
- Bluegrass music--1981-1990.
- Bluegrass music--Virginia.
- Gospel music--Washington (D.C.)
- Folk music--Nova Scotia--Cape Breton Island.
- Folk dancing--Nova Scotia--Cape Breton Island.
- Tar (Lute) music--Iran.
- Music--Andes Region.
- Music--Iran.
- Popular music--Andes Region.
- Popular music--South America.
- Rabab music--Afghanistan.
- Tabla music--Afghanistan.
- Steel band music--Trinidad and Tobago.
- Steel band music--Washington (D.C.)
- Afghans--United States--Music.
- African Americans--Music.
- Canadians--Nova Scotia--Music.
- Caribbean Americans--Music.
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Notes
- Photographs include negatives, black and white contact sheets, photographic prints, and color slides taken by John T. Gibbs, Reid S. Baker, Jim Higgins, and unidentified photographers.
- Manuscripts in English.
- Sound recordings in English, Pushto, Spanish.
Cite as
- 1987 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection (AFC 1987/016), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Series
LCCN
- 2004695157
Language code
- eng eng pus spa
Geographic area code
- n-us--- n-cn-ns a-af---
Other system no.
- afc96000027
Repository
- Library of Congress Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, DC USA 20540-4610 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.home opens in a new window
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31) - STORED OFFSITE
Status
- Not Charged