Manuscript/Mixed Material Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985
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Image 1 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 EASIBILITY FOR TOURING FOLK ARTS- Date: 1977
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Image 2 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 Table of Contents Introduction I Exhibit Rationale II Three Case Studies with Related Interviews Page 1 23 A THE ARTRAIN IN MICHIGAN 4 1 Goals 5 2 Components 56 3 Provisions for…- Date: 1977
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Image 3 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I Table of Contents cont VI ADDENDUM A Artrain related materials 1 Gallery Guide 2 The Music of Art A Booklet for Young People 3 Teachers Aid to Creative Artraining 4 Community…- Date: 1977
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Image 4 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I I INTRODUCTION This report examines the feasibility of developing a major touring exhibit including visual and performing folk arts It is based on two site visits and conversations with nineteen people…- Date: 1977
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Image 5 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 2 EXHIBIT RATIONALE The successful implementation of state folk arts programs in the past ten years across the United States has led to a dramatic increase in the publics awareness and…- Date: 1977
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Image 6 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 3 Probable residual benefits would include increased interest and support of existing programs and stimulation of private sector financial support A tour such as this would also serve as a catalyst for…- Date: 1977
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Image 7 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 4 THE ARTRAIN IN MICHIGAN Based on a meeting with Jim Tottis of ARTRAIN Staff July 1 1985 Detroit Michigan and a site visit to Holland Michigan on July 2 1985 The…- Date: 1977
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Image 8 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 5 The stated goals of the ARTRAIN are to take fine art to the people and to serve as a catalyst for arts education and community arts development A Teachers Aid to…- Date: 1977
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Image 9 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 6 The first segment of the exhibition is a computerized four screen audio visual presentation introducing the Baroque era which lasts approximately ten minutes The visual and audio were both of high…- Date: 1977
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Image 10 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 7 from 50 to 600 Exhibition catalogues exhibit guide books and other publications are also available This area has not been a financial success At its best it has almost broken even…- Date: 1977
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Image 11 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 8 J Note It is my impression that the fees are somewhat negotiable depending on tour itinerary logistics politics and need OTHER SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY LOCAL SPONSOR 1 Four hotel…- Date: 1977
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Image 12 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 9 CO OPERATING RAILWAYS The following railroad companies have cooperated with the ARTRAIN by pulling it at their convenience from one venue to the next The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Consolidated…- Date: 1977
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Image 13 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 10 NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS FOR ARTRAIN I All the cars need more insulation to better protect against air and dust leakage and to have easier control of the temperature in each car…- Date: 1977
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Image 14 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 11 VENUES One of the primary difficulties with using trains as a mode of transportation is the reality of where they must be parked at each particular venue Ideally any exhibit needs…- Date: 1977
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Image 15 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 12 EXPLORATORY MEETINGS WITH RAILROAD OFFICIALS I MR MAURICE ROSENBLATT longtime lobbyist for many railroad industry causes with familiarity with most of the key figures in the business and on Capitol Hill…- Date: 1977
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Image 16 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 13 He is a very good contact for many different aspects of the railroad business In traditional lobbyist optimism he feels it is possible to talk them into serious consideration of…- Date: 1977
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Image 17 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 14 The advantage is that railroad companies run hundreds of piggyback trains daily to many different parts of the country There is certainly no problem with existing tracks as far as where…- Date: 1977
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Image 18 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 15 He felt that there is a definite possibility of some sort of support in transporting an exhibit which may be no cost at cost or a combination of those if…- Date: 1977
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Image 19 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 16 Mr Breathitt although a firm patron of the the feasibility of the rail system as a mode exhibit He felt the Association of American involved in any such plan and arts…- Date: 1977
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Image 20 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 19 17 5 SUSAN MARTIN Senior Director for Corporate Communications Amtrak L Ms Martin was interested in the possibility of a touring exhibit and reports that Amtrak does run special trains However…- Date: 1977
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Image 21 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 18 6 ILENE WIRTH Union Pacific Railroad Omaha Nebraska The Union Pacific Railroad seems to be very active supporters of the arts They are located in Omaha Nebraska and have tracks…- Date: 1977
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Image 22 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 19 Revolution Bicentennial It was the idea of Mr Ross E Rowland Jr a commodity broker and avid train buff who formed The American Freedom Train Foundation to oversee the entire project…- Date: 1977
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Image 23 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 20 THREE TOURS VIA TRUCKS 1 THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY TRUCK CARAVAN In celebration of the Bicentennical TVA mounted a five truck caravan that toured throughout the Southeast Each of the five…- Date: 1977
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Image 24 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 11 21 3 RJ REYNOLDS PRIDE IN TOBACCO CARAVAN This is another example of a trailer exhibit featuring exhibit cases and electronic gear that tours extensively The goal of the exhibit is…- Date: 1977
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Image 25 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 22 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY EXHIBIT BARGES MR RUSSELL ALAN Tennessee Valley Authority Knoxville Tennessee Russell Alan has been the Director for two tour exhibits for the Tennessee Valley Authority The first incorporated…- Date: 1977
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Image 26 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 23 The barges are now docked on the Tennessee River at Muscle Shoals Alabama They have not been used since the summer tour ending in the Fall of 1983 On November 7…- Date: 1977
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Image 27 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 24 Mr Alans first quote on the cost of getting the barges set up for touring was between 50000 and 75000 but when pressed about this after viewing the barges he reduced…- Date: 1977
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Image 28 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 25 The crew for the TVA tour included one captain one copilot two deck hands and two security The general cost was 250 per day while the barges were moving and 150…- Date: 1977
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Image 29 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 26 EXPLORATORY MEETINGS ABOUT RIVER TRANSPORT 1 WILLIAM NORB WHITLOCK Senior Vice President Transportation Services American Commercial Barge Lines Mr Whitlock is an expert on barges tow boats boat construction river travel…- Date: 1977
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Image 30 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 27 Fuel Costs The rule of thumb is that one gallon of fuel is used per horse power of motor per hour Rough daily cost 9001000 when moving from one location to…- Date: 1977
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Image 31 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 28 2 MR DAVE EVANSZYK Marine Builders Inc Jeffersonville Indiana Mr Evanszyk is very familiar with the building selling leasing and availability of paddlewheel boats Mr Evanszyk does not share Mr Whitlocks…- Date: 1977
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Image 32 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 29 3 SUSAN S NESZPAUL Administrative Assistant American Wind Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Pennsylvania The American Wind Symphony Orchestra has a floating Arts Center built on a barge which has travelled some 65000…- Date: 1977
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Image 33 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 30 EVALUATION OF TRANSPORTATION MODES The criteria for evaluating the various transportation modes discussed in this report are the following I The size and type of exhibit that can be accommodated…- Date: 1977
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Image 34 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 31 2 Leaving costs aside the physical limitations of narrow train cars forces both the exhibitor and the viewer to compromise on the quality of presentation and the experience of viewing…- Date: 1977
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Image 35 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 32 CONCLUSION Even if the funds could be raised to cover all the above expenses the end product would be too heavily handicapped by the medium of transportation to justify the…- Date: 1977
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Image 36 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 33 which hindered their schedule and finding an area to park five consecutive trailers provide more difficult than expected In addition each of the trucks required its own driver In addition any…- Date: 1977
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Image 37 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 34 The two barges used by TVA are very impressive and also available for use for a folk arts tour They remain in excellent condition and can best be described as two…- Date: 1977
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Image 38 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 35 Costs for this mode of transportation are substantially less than trains or trucks 1 Because of the large space available existing exhibit cases and exhibits can be used which will greatly…- Date: 1977
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Image 39 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 36 CONCLUSION Without doubt this manner of mounting a touring exhibit is the best option These vessels provide both the size and flexibility to mount an exciting and high quality touring arts…- Date: 1977
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Image 40 of Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985 I 37 RECOMMENDATIONS A tour using the Tennessee Valley Authority barges is a very exciting possibility The potential benefits for folk arts and artists are excellent The idea of a floating celebration…- Date: 1977
About this Item
Title
- Correspondence, Feasibility study for touring folk arts, 1985
Created / Published
- 1977-1992
Headings
- - Manuscripts
- - reports
- - proposals
Genre
- Manuscripts
- reports
- proposals
Notes
- - Subseries: Corporate activities, administrative records, NEA, 1977-1992
Medium
- Manuscripts 8.5 x 14 in or smaller
Call Number/Physical Location
- Call number: AFC 2014/008: MS 05.08
Source Collection
- Bess Lomax Hawes collection (AFC 2014/008)
Repository
- American Folklife Center
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