{"value"=>"Series IV: Sound and Video recordings"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Sound recordings consist of recordings of rehearsals, productions, and post-Happening discussions with audience members, participants, and staff members. Additionally, there are recordings of various noises and sound effects used in plays and performances. Most of his productions were recorded in some capacity and there are particularly extensive sound recordings for Dewey's corporate projects, <span class=\"title\">Trade Mart</span> (for Monsanto) and Scott Paper Company. There are also recordings of Dewey's monologues and radio appearances, and anti-Vietnam marches he attended in New York and California. Dewey recorded interviews and casual conversations with other artists and writers including Stella Adler, Jose Benardete, Leil Lowndes, John McHale, Don McLean, Bill Parsons, Folke Rabe, Carolee Schneeman, and Bill Turnball, among others. The sound recordings contain musical performances by Folke Rabe and Terry Riley; poetry readings by Jim Brody, Allen Ginsberg, Judith Malina, Frank O'Hara, John Perant, and Tony Tole; a reading by Gore Vidal; a lecture by Allan Kaprow; and performances by Robert Chef, Al Hansen, and Emilio De La Vega. Additionally there are recordings of New York State Council on the Arts meeting and events, and the Planning Corporation of the Arts meetings, seminars, and retreat.</p> <p>Video recordings consist of recordings of Dewey's Happenings and his film <span class=\"title\">The Man Who Abandoned Cars</span>; his piece for Yoko Ono's <span class=\"title\">This is Not Here</span> show at the Everson Museum; footage of protest marches used in <span class=\"title\">Selma Last Year</span>; and a recording of Dewey's memorial service. In addition to Dewey, videographers include Jerry Chalem, and Aldo Tambellini.</p> <p>Inquiries regarding audio and video materials may be directed to the Billy Rose Theatre Division (theatrediv@nypl.org). Audio/visual materials may be subject to preservation evaluation and migration prior to access.</p>"}