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American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print
Walking the Floor of an Authentic Letterpress Shop

Developed as a complement to the traveling exhibition American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print, this podcast gives you a sense of what it's like to work in a real letterpress, where computers are purely ornamental. The smell of fresh ink is about palpable as you listen to the sounds of working presses and local craftspeople.

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American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print
Why Does Letterpress Matter in the Digital Age?

Also in conjunction with American Letterpress, this episode is a conversation with Hatch general manager and chief designer Jim Sherraden. Sherraden, with the letterpress since the 1980s, tells stories about the value of hand-craft in the digital age. Anecdotes about their famous clientele are also interesting.

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Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente
2008 MUSE AWARD WINNER!

Roberto Clemente became a baseball legend during the 1960s and '70s with his explosive throwing arm, his lightning speed, and his high batting average, but he was much more than an astounding athlete.

For millions of fans across the world, especially in his native Puerto Rico and in Latin America, Clemente was a cultural hero who gave underprivileged people a voice. His story is a study in character, drive, and the ascendancy of man to myth.

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Chapter 1: Introduction (2:56)
Chapter 2: Boyhood and Baseball (2:03)
Chapter 3: Breaking into the Pros (2:25)
Chapter 4: The Dodging Dodgers (2:02)
Chapter 5: Pirated Away (2:09)
Chapter 6: Growing Pains (2:54)
Chapter 7: Seasons of Success (1:52)
Chapter 8: Home, Family, and Country (1:35)
Chapter 9: Nicaragua (3:29)
Chapter 10: Sports City and Other Dreams (1:41)
Chapter 11: Honors and Legacy (3:24)

Jim Henson's Fantastic World

Created as a companion to the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World, the podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson and the fantastic creations of his imagination. The 30-minute tour features Karen Falk, Director of the Henson Archives; Craig Shemin, former writer for the Jim Henson Company; and Cheryl Henson, Jim Henson’s daughter and the president of the Henson Foundation.

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Chapter 0: Instructions for Users (:29)
Chapter 1: Introduction (2:59)
Chapter 2: Kermit the Frog Puppet (2:51)
Chapter 3: Jim as Snake Charmer Photo (:49)
Chapter 4: Watchdog Cartoon (1:27)
Chapter 5: Taminella Grinderfall Drawing (1:26)
Chapter 6: Featherstone and Goshposh Puppets (1:24)
Chapter 7: Frackles Drawing (2:41)
Chapter 8: Wilkins, Wonkins Puppets, and Camera (1:15)
Chapter 9: Rowlf Puppet (1:29)
Chapter 10: La Choy Dragon Sketch (1:20)
Chapter 11: The Zoocus Drawing (1:12)
Chapter 12: Big Boss Man Sketch and Photo (1:26)
Chapter 13: Dr. Teeth (1:41)
Chapter 14: Mahna Mahna and the Snowths (1:24)
Chapter 15: Hilarity, Melancholy, and Conceit Silkscreens (1:38)
Chapter 16: Time Piece Panels (1:21)
Chapter 17: Cyclia Dome Design (1:49)
Chapter 18: Ernie, Bert, and Related Artwork (1:31)
Chapter 19: The King of Eight Storyboard (1:10)
Chapter 20: The Dark Crystal/Pod People Case (2:08)
Chapter 21: Gobo and Cantus (3:37)
Chapter 22: Credits (:54)

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World was organized by The Jim Henson Legacy and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the Henson family, The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, LLC, and Sesame Workshop. This exhibition is made possible by The Biography Channel. Additional support has been provided by The Jane Henson Foundation and Cheryl Henson.

This podcast was produced for the Louisiana Art and Science Museum by Acoustiguide Inc. with the assistance of The Jim Henson Legacy, through a generous grant from AT&T.

Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers

An audio complement to the traveling exhibition (toured from 2004-2008), Sports is narrated by basketball legend Bill Russell and examines the history of sport in the 20th century. Featured are those who made a difference both on and off the athletic fields, including Roberto Clemente, Mia Hamm, Gertrude Ederle, Babe Ruth, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan, and many more.

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The Working White House:
200 Years of Tradition and Memories

This enhanced podcast includes 12 visual stops and provides first-hand accounts of what it was like to work with the first family and the president, from William H. Taft to George W. Bush. Narratives by White House ushers, chefs, and butlers, and more. Also includes archival images and accounts of the lives of 19th-century servants who were cooks, laundresses, footmen, and body servants. Produced in colloboration with the White House Historical Association and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

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Expect lengthy download: 246 MB

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Chapter 1: Introduction (1:20)
Chapter 2: The first White House workers (:55)
Chapter 3: White House calligraphers (1:15)
Chapter 4: Thomas Jefferson's revolving door (1:12)
Chapter 5: White House cooks (:59)
Chapter 6: Gary Walters, chief usher (:46)
Chapter 7: Paul Jennings, president's body servant (1:04)
Chapter 8: Jerry Smith; butler, cook, and doorman (1:06)
Chapter 9: Alonzo Fields, chief buter and maître d’ (1:07)
Chapter 10: Roland Mesnier, executive pastry chef (1:07)
Chapter 11: A family business (:59)
Chapter 12: Eugene Allen; pantryman, butler, and maître d’ (1:00)
Chapter 13: Preston Bruce, doorman on the Kennedy Assassination (2:34)

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Chapter 14: Henry Haller, executive chef (8:45)
Chapter 15: Nancy Mitchell, usher (5:19)
Chapter 16: Roland Mesnier, head pastry chef (9:01)
Chapter 17: Gary Walters, chief usher (9:44)

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Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente

A stirring look at the ballplayer who changed the game in the 1960s and '70s. Examine the life of this legend from the beginning and see how he became a cultural hero to millions of people around the world.

Transitions: Photographs by Robert Creamer

Art can be made anywhere and with anything. Classic photographer Robert Creamer makes stunning botanical and organic art with his high-powered flatbed scanner. Unlike anything you've seen!

The Working White House: 200 Years of Traditions and Memories

What does it take to make the White House run smoothly? Hear from the people who work behind the scenes and have been a part of history. Fascinating accounts of the JFK's death, experiences with visiting dignitaries, and the events of 9/11.