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A Usable past [videorecording] / a co-production of WETA-TV and the Smithsonian Institution ; produced and directed by Carl Charlson ; written by David McCullough

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Author:
McCullough, David G  Search this
Charlson, Carl  Search this
WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)  Search this
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
Subject:
Rothschild, Miriam  Search this
Percy family  Search this
Alnwick Castle  Search this
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
Physical description:
1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
Type:
Videorecordings
Date:
1985
C1985
Notes:
VHS format.
Summary:
Historian David McCullough features various British connections important to the Smithsonian. One segment is a revealing interview with British biologist Miriam Rothschild, who has become recognized as a renowned entomologist. Another segment is about Alnwick Castle, the home of the Dukes of Northumberland and the literature, art and souvenirs of a 700 year old past. The final segment describes the treasures of the Smithsonian which were brought to the Edinburgh International Festival.
Call number:
video 76
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_400883