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Precarious Balance

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Williams, Scott  Search this
Extent:
1 Videocassette (10 minutes, color sound, 3/4 inch)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Videocassettes
Video recordings
Place:
Oceania
Micronesia
Caroline Islands
Date:
circa 1988
Scope and Contents:
Edited video created by the Smithsonian Institution Office of Telecommunications from film footage shot by Scott Williams in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Human Studies Film Center for a National Museum of Natural History exhibit on Micronesia, ca. 1988. Video shows the relationship of Micronesians to the sea (boys playing with toy boats, practicing spearing fish, various forms of fishing, launching a new boat). Film was shot on the atoll of Yap in the Western Caroline Islands.

Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Local Number:
HSFA 2004.19.1
Related Materials:
The Human Studies Film Archives holds the Scott Williams collection.
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Topic:
Boats and boating  Search this
Fishing  Search this
Outrigger canoes  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Precarious Balance, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
HSFA.2004.19
Archival Repository:
Human Studies Film Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pc917d30c5c-366e-4dd3-9c45-05af2929cb13
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-hsfa-2004-19
Online Media:

"Achieving Success through Diversity," EEO Conference Guest Panel, Edited Master, 49:02, 6/28/1995, Betacam SP

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-261, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-261-refidd1e241

EEO Conference, Dub, Tape 1, 6/27/1995, Betacam SP

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-261, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-261-refidd1e192

Marine Ecosystems Introductory Video, 3:00, 4/3/1992, 3/4" U-matic

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-257, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-257-refidd1e313

Folder - "Cleaning Water Naturally: The Algal Turf Scrubber," Script, 5/9/1994

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-257, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-257-refidd1e337

Biosphere II, Discovery Showcase, The Discovery Channel, Master Control #7144, 3/18/1991, 3/4" U-matic

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-257, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-257-refidd1e443

"First Ladies," FL 22 (39), Edith Wilson's Room in Wilson House, Betacam SP

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-223, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-223-refidd1e325

Smithsonian Video Collection, Opening, Dub, 0:25, 3 cuts, VHS

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-223, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-223-refidd1e590

"Marine Ecosystems Introductory Video," 4/3/1992, 3:00

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-047, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa09-047-refidd1e312

Box 1

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-095, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa94-095-refidd1e210

C. J. Johnson: Hall of Musical Instruments: Tapes 1-2 (10/2/1987)

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 11
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-095, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa94-095-refidd1e275

John's Island Senior Lights: Tape 1 of 4 (2/4/1989)

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 3 of 11
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-095, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 3
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa94-095-refidd1e345

Box 1

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-223, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-223-refidd1e281

"First Ladies," FL 23 (7), Wilson House Library and Dining Room, Betacam SP

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-223, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-223-refidd1e338

"Coral Reef," Dubbing Master, 3/4" U-matic

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-047, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa09-047-refidd1e300

The McIntosh Country Shouters: Tape 2 of 5 (2/2/1989)

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 3 of 11
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-095, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 3
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa94-095-refidd1e296

EEO Conference, Dub, Tape 2, 6/27/1995, Betacam SP

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-261, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa17-261-refidd1e204

Productions

Topic:
Sea: A Quest for Our Future (Motion picture : 1984)
Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Videotapes
Place:
Caribbean Area
Virgin Islands
Bahamas
Turks and Caicos Islands
Belize
Date:
1984-1985, 1992
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of audiovisual elements created during the production of "The Sea: A Quest for Our Future" and other films associated with the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Life in the Sea Hall. "The Sea: A Quest for Our Future" is a 60 minute film produced in 1984 and broadcast by PBS. It is a documentary on the complex ecosystems of tropical coral reefs filmed in the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Belize, and it focuses primarily on research projects conducted by the NMNH Marine Systems Laboratory. The film won several awards including the 1984 Best Nature Production Award from the International TV Movie Festival; a second-place award at the 1985 National Educational Film Festival; and a 1986 Gold Medal and Diploma of the International Scientific Festival. Materials include a master, dubbing masters, a film transfer master, and related materials on 1" magnetic tape and 3/4" U-matic videotape.
Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing copies are not currently available. Viewing copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Topic:
Coral reefs and islands  Search this
Coral reef ecology  Search this
Marine ecology  Search this
Scientific expeditions  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Documentary videos  Search this
Video recordings -- Production and direction  Search this
Genre/Form:
Videotapes
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-047, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
Identifier:
Accession 09-047
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Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa09-047

"Living Dinosaurs," James Whitmore Voice-over, Reel 2 of 3, 10/31/1988, 3/4" U-matic

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-223, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-223-refidd1e480

"Installation of the Paleo Biology Hall," Leaf, 1/4" audiotape

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-266, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications, Productions
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Productions
Productions / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa06-266-refidd1e241

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