Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)1992 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1992
Main title
- 1992 Neptune Plaza Concert Series collection, 1992 / sponsored by the American Folklife Center.
Published/Created
- 1992.
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Description
- 2 boxes (1 linear foot)
- manuscripts 8 folders.
- sound recordings 7 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in.
- sound recordings 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 7 in.
- sound recordings 3 sound cassettes (270 min.) : analog.
- graphic materials 41 negatives : black and white.
- graphic materials 28 photographic prints : black and white, color ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.
- graphic materials 49 slides : color.
- graphic materials 516 photographs : on 23 contact sheets, black and white.
- moving images 7 videocassettes (VHS) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- 1 computer disk ; 3 1/2 in.
Rights advisory
- Duplication of the recorded materials may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
Access advisory
- Collection is open for research. Access restrictions for some materials may apply, some materials are 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.af011019 opens in a new window
Local shelving no.
- RAA 58279-58284; RAA 58305; RXH 3782
- AFC 1992/001
- AFC 1992/001:SR1, 4, 6-8, 10-11; AFC 1992/001:SR2; AFC 1992/001:SR3, 5, 9
- AFC 1992/001:V1-7 (videorecordings); AFC 1992/001:V3-v1-2 (viewing copies)
Variant title
- Neptune Plaza Concert Series, 1992
- American Folklife Center concert, 1992
Related names
- Blizard, Ralph, 1918-2004, performer.
- Jamison, Phil, performer.
- Long, Donna, performer.
- Mulvihill, Brendan, 1954- performer.
- Lilly, Everett, 1924-2012, performer.
- Wick, Regan, dancer.
- Harte, Frank, performer.
- Spottswood, Richard K. (Richard Keith), interviewer.
- Edwin Colón Zayas y su Taller Campesino (Musical group) performer.
- New Southern Ramblers performer.
- Pregoneros del Puerto, performer.
- Angels of Faith (Musical group), performer.
- Clear Creek Crossin' (Musical group), performer.
- American Folklife Center, sponsor.
- Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress), collector.
- WAMU-FM (Radio station : Washington, D.C.)
Summary
- Manuscript materials, sound recordings, photographs, and moving images documenting the performance of Puerto Rican folk music; Tennesse old-time music; folk music from Veracruz, Mexico; dances of the Tewa Indians from the Santa Clara Pueblo; Irish folk dance and music; gospel music; and bluegrass music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, at concerts from April through September 1992, sponsored by the American Folklife Center. Some concerts were recorded for broadcast on WAMU-FM, hosted by Dick Spottswood. Manuscripts include some correspondence and program flyers autographed by the performers.
Contents
- April 23: Edwin Colón Zayas y su Taller Campesino (La música jíbara: traditional string and vocal music from Puerto Rico) -- May 21: Ralph Blizard and the New Southern Ramblers (old-time Tennessee fiddling and dance) -- June 5: Los Pregoneros del Puerto (harp music from Veracruz, Mexico) -- June 25: Songs and dances from the Tewa people of Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico (Tewa music and dance) -- July 16: Donna Long and Brendan Mulvihill with Regan Wick and Frank Harte (Irish traditional music, songs, and dance) -- August 20: Helen Smith and the Angels of Faith (Gospel music from Washington, DC) -- September 10: Everett Lilly and Clear Creek Crossin' (Bluegrass and country western music from West Virginia)
LC Subjects
- Folk music--United States.
- Bluegrass music--1991-2000.
- Fiddle tunes--Tennessee.
- Old-time music--Tennessee.
- String band music--Appalachian Region.
- Gospel music--Washington (D.C.)
- Folk music--Puerto Rico.
- String band music--Puerto Rico.
- Decimas, Puerto Rican.
- Jig (Dance)--Ireland.
- Hornpipe (Dance)--Ireland.
- Folk music--Ireland.
- Folk songs, English--Ireland.
- Ballads, English--Ireland.
- Folk dancing, Irish.
- Step dancing--Ireland.
- Irish Americans--Music.
- Puerto Ricans--Music.
- Tewa Indians--Music.
- African Americans--Music.
- Mexicans--Veracruz-Llave (State)--Music.
- Country music--West Virginia.
- Tewa dance.
- Clog dancing--Appalachian Region.
- Folk music--Mexico--Veracruz-Llave (State)
- Folk songs, Spanish--Mexico--Veracruz-Llave (State)
- Popular music--Mexico--Veracruz-Llave (State)
- Washington (D.C.) event place.
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Notes
- Photographs include negatives, black and white contact sheets (516 images), photographic prints, and color slides taken by Jim Higgins, John Gibbs, Dan Sheehy, Reid Baker, and unidentified photographers.
- Manuscripts in English and Spanish.
- Sound recordings in English, Spanish, Tewa.
Cite as
- 1992 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1992/001), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Series
LCCN
- 2004695162
Language code
- eng eng spa cai spa
Geographic area code
- n-us--- nwpr--- n-mx---
Other system no.
- afc96000032
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
CALL NUMBER
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)
CALL NUMBER
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31) - STORED OFFSITE
Status
- Not Charged