Repository: The HistoryMakers 1900 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois

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1 Finding Aid to The HistoryMakers Promotional Footage: Shop Chicago, Showcase Television Network, Julieanna Richardson and Tanqueray (Chicago ) Overview of the Collection Repository: The HistoryMakers 1900 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois Creator: The HistoryMakers Title: The HistoryMakers - Promotional Footage: Shop Chicago, Showcase Television Network, Julieanna Richardson and Tanqueray (Chicago ), Dates: March 30, 2005 Bulk Dates: Physical Description: 24 Betacam SP videocassettes (09:55:56). Abstract: This collection contains footage from a reception at the University of California, Berkeley in March The reception was held to herald the establishment of The HistoryMakers Western regional office. Identification: S1987_001, S1992_001, S1992_002, S1992_003, S1993_001, S1994_001, S1996_001, S1997_001, S1997_002, S1998_002, S1998_003, S1999_001, S2000_007, S2000_008, S2002_010 and S2002_011 Language: The interview and records are in English. Biographical Note by The HistoryMakers The HistoryMakers The HistoryMakers is a national 501(c)(3) non profit educational institution founded in 1999, committed to preserving, developing and providing easy access to an internationally recognized, archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories. The HistoryMakers is the single largest archival collection of its kind in the world designed to promote and celebrate the successes and to document movements, events and organizations that are important to the African American community and to American society. The HistoryMakers is the next methodic and wide-scale collection effort since the WPA Slave Narratives Project from 1936 to The HistoryMakers goal is to complete 5,000 interviews of both well-known and unsung African American HistoryMakers. In recording messages of leadership, achievement and perseverance embodied in these life stories, The HistoryMakers has disseminates its holdings through traditional and interactive media as well as public programs, special events, an interactive website and a unique digital archive. The purpose of this archive is to educate the world on the accomplishments of African Americans, show the breadth and depth of this important American history as told in the first person, highlight the accomplishments of individual African Americans, showcase those who have played a role in African American-led movements and/or organizations and preserve these video oral histories for years and generations to come. Julieanna L. Richardson Julieanna L. Richardson followed a unique path in heading up the largest national collection effort of African

2 American video oral histories on record. With a diverse background in theatre, television production, and the cable television industries, she combined her various work experiences and her passion for history to conceptualize, found and build The HistoryMakers. The HistoryMakers is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution based in Chicago, committed to preserving, developing, and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories. Richardson serves as the Founder and Executive Director of The HistoryMakers as well as a member of the The HistoryMakers National Board of Directors. Richardson graduated from Brandeis University in 1976 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts and American Studies. It was during her studies at Brandeis that she first experienced the power of oral history while conducting independent research on the Harlem Renaissance. While exploring the collections of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City, Richardson interviewed Butterfly McQueen ("Gone With The Wind") and Lee Whipper ("The Ox-Box Incident") as part of her project. Having access to these poignant life stories made the history really come alive for me, says Richardson. From this early exposure, the seeds for The HistoryMakers project first took root. Richardson received her J.D. degree in 1980 from Harvard Law School. She worked as a corporate lawyer at Jenner & Block prior to serving in the early 1980s as the Cable Administrator for the City of Chicago s Office of Cable Communications. There, she established the Chicago Cable Commission, the City s regulatory body. She went on to found Shop Chicago, a regionally based home shopping channel. For eight years, her production company, SCTN Teleproductions, managed three local cable channels for TCI, then the nation s largest cable operator. SCTN Teleproductions served as the production arm for C-SPAN. Richardson founded The HistoryMakers in 1999, and started doing interviews in February of She sits on the Honors Council of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, and in 2011, was appointed to the Comcast NBC Universal African American Diversity Council. In May 2012, she received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Howard University during their 144th Commencement Convocation. Showcase Television Network Showcase Television Newtork was a production company started by Julieanna Richardson in SCTN Teleproductions specialized in corporate videos, cable TV programming and new media. For eight years, SCTN managed three local cable channels for TCI, then the nation s largest cable operator. SCTN Teleproductions served as the local production arm for C-SPAN. Scope and Content This collection contains The HistoryMakers Promotional Footage from The Showcase Television Network, Julieanna L. Richardson and Tanqueray (Chicago ) filmed on between 1987 and 2002, in Chicago, Illinois, and was recorded on 24 Betacam SP videocassettes. Restrictions Restrictions on Access Restrictions may be applied on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of The HistoryMakers. Restrictions on Use All use of materials and use credits must be pre-approved by The HistoryMakers. Appropriate credit must

3 be given. Copyright is held by The HistoryMakers. Related Material Additional information pertaining to this special collection is stored electronically both on The HistoryMakers server and in two databases maintained by The HistoryMakers, though this information is not included in this finding aid. Controlled Access Terms This interview collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. Persons: Barnett, V. Essia (Speaker) Barrow, Willie (Interviewee) Beasley, Jim (Panelist) Bentley, Dr. Michelle W. (Speaker) Brackett, Elizabeth (Host) Brown, Abena (Interviewee) Brown, Iwonna P. (Speaker) Buckhanan, Tamerra (Speaker) Burton, Cheryl (Speaker) Bynoe, Peter (Interviewee) Caradine, Monique Q. (Speaker) Caruthers, Arbelia (Speaker) Coleman-Webb, Bonita (Speaker) Daley, Richard M. (Presenter) Daye, John (Host) Dee, Merri (Interviewee) Edgar, Jim (Panelist)

4 Ford, Lula M. (Speaker) Foreman, George (Panelist) Gardner, Ed (Interviewee) Henton, Carolyn D. (Speaker) Holmes, Larry (Panelist) Johnson, Dr. Vietta L. (Speaker) Knight, Millicent L. (Speaker) Knight, Ollie (Speaker) Kourouma, Sahan (Speaker) Lewis, Sandra F. (Speaker) Lumpkin, Barbarah A. (Speaker) Molotlegi, Semame (Speaker) Moseley Braun, Carol (Interviewee) Phillips, Betty J. (Speaker) Rice, Fred (Interviewee) Richardson, Julieanna (Producer) Robinson, Connie (Speaker) Robinson, G. K. (Interviewee) Ryan, George (Panelist) Ryan, Bob (Presenter) Shafer, Ed (Panelist) Smith, Karine (Speaker) Smith, Nicole (Speaker) Travis, Dempsey (Interviewee) Ward, Val Gray (Actor)

5 Womack, Yvonne (Speaker) Wright, Antoinette D. (Speaker) Wright, Valerie J. (Speaker) Subjects: African Americans--Interviews Organizations: HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection) The HistoryMakers African American Video Oral History Collection SCTN Teleproductions Administrative Information Custodial History Event footage was recorded by The HistoryMakers. All rights to the interview have been transferred to The HistoryMakers by the interview subject through a signed interview release form. Signed interview release forms have been deposited with Jenner & Block, LLP, Chicago. Preferred Citation The HistoryMakers - Promotional Footage: Shop Chicago, Showcase Television Network, Julieanna Richardson and Tanqueray (Chicago ), March 30, The HistoryMakers African American Video Oral History Collection, 1900 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Processing Information This interview collection was processed and encoded on 5/29/2013 by The HistoryMakers staff. The finding aid was created adhering to the following standards: DACS, AACR2, and the Oral History Cataloging Manual (Matters 1995). Other Finding Aid A Microsoft Access contact database and a FileMaker Pro tracking database, both maintained by The HistoryMakers, keep additional data pertaining to this special collection.. Detailed Description of the Collection Series I: Program Footage,

6 Shop Chicago (Chicago 1987) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: Tape 1, TRT: 00:15:00 This tape contains master footage from "Shop Chicago." In the program, the host, Elizabeth Brackett, showcases different items that can be purchased through Shop Chicago. The items featured in the program are plastic dinnerware containers and five-strand pearl necklaces. SCTN Teleproductions (Chicago 1992) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: Tanqueray: Tape 1, TRT: 00:03:15 This tape contains raw footage of the graphics and background used for the Tanqueray project produced by SCTN Teleproductions in The graphic features the Tanqueray logo with a light moving across the logo and then video of a green and black textured background. Julieanna Richardson "The Road That Led to Freedom" (Chicago 1992) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: The Road That Led to Freedom, TRT: 00:09:08 The program "The Road That Led to Freedom" and was produced by Showcase Television Networks and aired on January 22, The HistoryMakers Foudner and Executive Director, Julieanna Richardson, served as writer and executive producer for the program. The program talks about Harriet Tubman's Underground Railroad and its success in helping many African Americans find freedom in the North. The program specifically focuses on the African Americans who crossed the border into Canada. The video also features details on an educational tour program called "The Road to Freedom" put together by the North American Black Historical Museum and Cultural Centre in Ontario, Canada. During the video, there is footage of Val Gray Ward performing as Harriet Tubman. SCTN/Tanqueray (1992) (6 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: Merri Dee & Fred Rice, TRT: 00:30:18 This tape contains interview footage of Merri Dee and Fred Rice produced by SCTN Teleproductions on January 25, The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Raw Footage: B-Roll Tape #1, TRT: 00:31:09 This tape contains B-roll footage produced by SCTN Teleproductions on February 3, The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. This is tape one of two. Raw Footage: B-Roll Tape #2, TRT: 00:31:20 This tape contains B-roll footage produced by SCTN Teleproductions on February 3, The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. This is tape two of two. Raw Footage: Willie Barrow & Carol Moseley Braun, TRT: 00:19:03 This tape contains interview footage of Willie Barrow and Carol Moseley Braun produced by SCTN Teleproductions. The footage

7 was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Raw Footage: Dr. G. K. Robinson, TRT: 00:19:48 This tape contains interview footage of Dr. G. K. Robinson produced by SCTN Teleproductions. The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Raw Footage: Peggy Montes, TRT: This tape contains interview footage of Peggy Montes produced by SCTN Teleproductions. The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. SCTN/Tanqueray (1993) (4 Beta Cam SP Tapes) Raw Footage: Dempsey Travis, TRT: 00:29:05 This tape contains interview footage of Dempsey Travis produced by SCTN Teleproductions on January 25, The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Raw Footage: Abena Brown & Peter Bynoe, TRT: 00:22:03 This tape contains interview footage of Abena Brown & Dempsey Travis produced by SCTN Teleproductions on February 3, The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Media: Ed Gardner, John Rogers, & Willie T. Barrow, TRT: 00:20:00 This tape contains interview footage of Willie Barrow, Ed Gardner, and John Rogers produced by SCTN Teleproductions in The footage was used for a special celebrating the anniversary of the DuSable Museum. Master: Spots, TRT: 00:05:00 This tape contains six :30 spots produced by SCTN Teleproduction on February The spots feature narration the discussed the history of the DuSable Museum, Ronald E. McNair, Alvin Ailey, Joew Lewis, Reginal Lewis, and Thurgood Marshall. The spots were sponsored by Tanqueray. Julieanna Richardson On WGBO-TV (Chicago 1994) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: WGBO-TV, TRT: 00:01:00 This tape consists of a PSA produced by WGBO-TV Channel 66 honoring The HistoryMakers Founder and Executive Director, Julieanna Richardson, as part of their salute to Black History Month. The PSA features footage of Richardson working in her production office at SCTN Teleproductions. SCTN Teleproductions: Al Maule Tribute (Chicago 1996) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: Al Maule Tribute, TRT: 00:10:15 This tape contains a video tribute to Al Maule produced by SCTN Teleproductions. The tribute features interviews with Maule's colleagues as they talk about their experiences with Maule and how he left a lasting impression on them though his legacy. There are also interviews with Maule's family who share stories about his life and how much of a good person he was. There are also photos of Maule

8 from various points in his life in the video. SCTN Teleproductions E. Wayne Robinson Tribute (Chicago 1997) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: E. Wayne Robinson Tribute, TRT: 00:05:00 This tape contains a video tribute to E. Wayne Robinson produced by SCTN Teleproductions. The tribute features photos of Robinson during different parts of his life. Many of the photos include friends and family. Music plays over the photo montages. Robinson was born on September 20, 1952 and passed away on March 9, SCTN Teleproductions: Ain't No Stopping Us Now (Chicago 1997) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: E. Wayne Robinson Tribute, TRT: 00:30:00 This clips features raw footage of people dancing in an office to the 1979 disco song "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" performed by McFadden & Whitehead. This was a production video produced by Julieanna Ricarhdson when her company, SCTN Teleproductions, was serving as the production arm for AT&T, now called Comcast. Steve White of AT&T had hired SCTN Teleproductions to serve as its production arm and work on motivational videos for its employers. SCTN Teleproductions: Kizzy Awards (1998) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: Kizzy Awards, TRT: 01:00:00 This clip contains mastered footage of the 21st Annual Kizzy Awards held on July 9, 1998 and produced and hosted by John Daye. The Kizzy Award honorees are Cheryl Burton, Dr. Michelle W. Bentley, V. Essia Barnett, Arbelia Caruthers, Iwonna P. Brown, Valerie J. Wright, Sahan Kourouma, Lula M. Ford, Tamerra Buckhanan, Bonita Coleman-Webb, Monique Q. Cardine, Barbarah A. Lumpkin, Dr. Vietta L. Johnson, Nicole Smith, Ollie Knight, Sandra F. Lewis, Millicent L. Knight, Karine SMith, Betty J. Phillips, Connie Robinson, Carolyn D. Henton, Yvonne Womack, and Antoinette Dr. Wright. Queen Mother Semane Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng Nation speaks about the increased prosperity of her people since the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa. SCTN Teleproductions: Republican Governors Association (Chicago 1998) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: Republican Governors Association, TRT: 01:00:00 This tape contains raw footage of a meeting of the Republican Governors Association on May 15, The subject of the meeting is about the "Literacy Chicago" and "Family Rescue" programs. Illinois Governor, George Ryan, talks about the expansion of his private program, "New Chapters," and the program's goals of providing literacy resources and job training to women who are victims of domestic abuse. Gov. Ryan talks about how "New Chapters" can be implemented into other programs like "Literacy Chicago" and "Family Rescue." Illinois Governor, Jim Edgar, South Carolina Governor, Jim Beasley, and North Dakota Governor, Ed Shafer, also speak about the merits of these literacy programs and how they can be utilized to promote social welfare. SCTN Teleproductions: George Foreman and Larry Holmes (Chicago 1999) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: George Foreman and Larry Holmes, TRT: 00:20:23 This clip contains raw footage of a press conference featuring Heavyweight Class boxers, George Foreman and Larry Holmes, held on January 23, The press conference was shot for SCTN Teleproductions Foreman and Holmes talk about looking forward to

9 the fight and getting another opportunity to step into the boxing ring. Both boxers also talked to children in the crowd about the importance of education. At the end of the press conference, Foreman and Holmes answered questions from the crowd. On this tape, there are also takes of each boxer talking about ordering the event on Pay-Per- View to be used for a promo. SCTN Teleproductions: Corporate Demo (Chicago 2000) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: SCTN Corporate Demo, TRT: 00:06:10 This tape contains a corporate demo reel for SCTN Teleproductions, a production company owned by Julieanna Richardson from 1990 through The clip contains excerpts from several videos by SCTN with text graphics emphasizing their focus on the areas of presentations, marketing, profiles, motivation, public relations, meetings, image campaigns, and promotions. SCTN Teleproductions: Mayor Daley CPL Press Conference (Chicago 2000) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: Mayor Daley CPL Press Conference, TRT: 00:30:00 This tape contains raw footage from a Chicago Public Library press conference with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at the Harold Washington Library branch on July 20, During the footage, Mayor Daley talks about AT&T funding a grant for the Chicago Public Library so that the library can expand their technology outreach and make their resources more readily available through media convergence. Some of these new initiatives include Wi-Fi installation at all of the library branches, new computers, and issuance of e-readers that can download library resources and materials. AT&T Vice President of Local Government Affairs, Bob Ryan, also talks about the new initiatives made possible by AT&T's funding and that AT&T is proud to be involved with continuing education with evolving media technologies. At the end of the video, various children speak about their love of reading. SCTN Teleproductions:Chicago Loop ID (Chicago 2002) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Master: Chicago Loop ID, TRT: 00:00:30 This tape contains a :10 show ID for Chicago Loop. The ID features a text graphics over a scenic backdrop. The text reads "Chicago Loop - Local Organization Only Producers Channel 25." The ID appears three times on the tape. SCTN Teleproductions: On Hold Message (Chicago 2002) (1 Beta Cam SP Tape) Raw Footage: On Hold Message, TRT: 00:31:09 This clip contains takes for the On Hold telephone message produced for SCTN Teleproductions and The HistoryMakers in The voiceover talent does takes for various HistoryMaker segments that were later edited to a final product. The HistoryMakers featured are Herb Kent, John Rogers, Sr., Marva Collins, Julian Bond, and Eric Johnson. There are also takes advertising SCTN Teleproductions and An Evening With Harry Belafonte.