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Joyce J. Scott papers, 1914-2019, bulk 1970s-2000s

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Series 1: Biographical Material, 1948-1977, 1989-2015
0.4 Linear feet
Box 1

Biographical material includes Joyce Scott's academic records; awards and certificates; family papers; resumes and biographies; and three-year planners. Also included are address and contact lists, along with business cards and other printed material Scott collected in a binder which functioned as an address book.
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Academic Records, 1953-1972
Includes report cards, evaluations, progress reports, awards, and diplomas from Baltimore Department of Education, Baltimore Public Schools, Maryland Institute, College of Art, and Instituto Allende. Also includes Mexican bank book from her time in graduate school.
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Address and Contact Lists, undated
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Awards and Certificates, 1973-1977, 2000-2015, undated
Also includes Bureau of Recreation Personnel Evaluation Report, Columbia Gallery share certificate, City Council of Baltimore Resolution in Recognition of Joyce Scott, and American Craft Council awards ceremony program.
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Business Cards and Contact Lists, Jewelers, Beadworkers, Suppliers, Galleries/Shops, circa 1990s-2000s
Originally housed in a binder, larger printed material removed from sleeves. Includes business cards and other collected printed material which functioned as a kind of address book.
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Family Papers, 1948-1952, 1998-2004
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Resumes and Biographies, 1989-circa 2009
Also includes biography of Elizabeth Scott from Maryland Art Source.
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Three-Year Planners/Calendars, 1997-2014
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8-9
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Series 2: Correspondence, 1972-2014
0.5 Linear feet
Box 1

Correspondence consists of a small amount of general correspondence primarily from galleries, museums, and other institutions, as well letters from children from the Castle Bruce Child Development Project. The bulk of this series consists of postcards, originally housed in binders, that Joyce Scott either received in the mail or collected.
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Castle Bruce Child Development Project Sponsored Children, 1996-2004
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10
From Joyce Scott, 1986-1987, undated
Also includes price lists.
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General Correspondence, 1984-2014
General correspondence is arranged alphabetically. Some was originally housed with other material in a binder without arrangement. Unidentified, fragments, and correspondence with only first names at back.
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12
Postcards, Art and Black Artists, 1980-2003
Postcards removed from binder and sleeves to provide access to the reverse.
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13-16
Postcards, Mixed Collection, 1972-2003
Removed from binders and sleeves to provide access to reverse sides. Some postcards include insensitive or disturbing imagery.
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17-21
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Series 3: Writings, circa 1970-circa 2000s, undated
0.3 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2

The writings series includes Joyce Scott's master's thesis, draft exhibition text, three journals, and notes, including literary writings.
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A Time Against a Season, Master's Thesis by Joyce Scott, 1971
Material removed from binder and sleeves.
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Draft Exhibition Text, circa 2000s
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Journal, 1970-1985
Includes some poetry and sketches.
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Journal, 1983-1985
Includes comic strips and other printed material pasted in, often with notes or commentary from Joyce Scott.
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Journal, 1983-1989
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2
Joyce Scott: An Introductory Note by Lowery Stokes Sims, undated
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3
Literary Writings, Including Poetry, circa 1970, undated
Includes poetry from Corinne Deboer and "UK/unni, Leslie-Jose, Oletha and your well wishers"
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Notes, circa 2000s
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5
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Series 4: Professional Files, 1970s-circa 2013
0.9 Linear feet
Box 2, OV 10

Professional files include Scott's exhibition files; project files; contracts and agreements; sales records; and born-digital records. These files may include correspondence, photographic material, condition reports, lists, printed material, and other assorted documentation. Audiovisual recordings related to some exhibitions, projects, and the professional activities can be found in the audiovisual material series in boxes 5-9. Also included are gallery records, which may include correspondence; price lists; and records related to exhibitions, commissions, and sales.
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Artist Report for "Spring" Acquired by Mint Museum of Craft + Design, circa 2000
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6
Artists-in-Education Program, circa 1979
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Artists-in-Education/Artists-in-Schools Program (1 of 3), circa 1976-1989
Removed from binder. Primarily contains photographs and slides, also includes forms and correspondence.
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Artists-in-Education/Artists-in-Schools Program (2 of 3), circa 1976-1989
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9
Artists-in-Education/Artists-in-Schools Program (3 of 3), circa 1976-1989
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10
Call Sheet, Charm City, circa 2013
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11
Contracts and Agreements, 1984-2011
Includes loan agreements, photograph and video release, licensing agreement, and commission agreements. Also includes loan forms for loan of Elizabeth Scott work for Redefining the American Quilt (1987).
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Craft Today USA (1989-1993) Touring Exhibition Final Report, circa 1993
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13
Fearless Beadwork: Improvisational Peyote Stitch: Handwriting and Drawings from Hell, 1994
Includes photocopy drafts/notes that may have turned into Fearless Beadwork. Also includes completed print copy.
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14
Oversize Fearless Beadwork Proofs and Planning Pages, circa 1994
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1
Gallery Files
Goya Contemporary/Goya-Girl Press, 1997-2011
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15
Greg Kucera Gallery, 1992-1998
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Leedy Voulkos Art Center Gallery, 1996-1997
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Maurine Littleton Gallery, 1999-2003
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Mobilia Gallery, 1986-2010
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Museum of Arts and Design, 2006-2010
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20
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2004-2006
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21
Noel Gallery, 1999-2000
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Snyderman/Works, Bruce Hoffman, 2003-2004
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Stella Jones Gallery, 2001-2002
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24
Susan Cummins Gallery, 1996-2002
2
25
Harlem Park Square (Baltimore, MD) Revitalization Proposal Material, 2002-2004
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26
Inventories, Price Lists, Slide Lists, and Lists of Work, 1989-2010
2
27
Invoices and Receipts, 1986-1999
Includes insurance certificates and receipts for return of loan or purchase consideration.
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28
Joyce J. Scott: Kickin' It with the Old Masters (2000) Baltimore Museum of Art, 2000
Includes summary of coverage.
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Kickin' It with Joyce J. Scott, 1970s-2005
8 Electronic discs (CD)
Folder 30 contains eight electronic discs. Folder 31 contains one electronic disc.
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Kickin' It with Joyce J. Scott, Checklists and Condition Report, 2003-2007
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Kickin' It with Joyce J. Scott Programming Guide, circa 2004
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The Other Gods (1986) Traveling Exhibition, Fondo del Sol Visual Art & Media Center, 1985-1986
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Recall: Joyce Scott Exhibition (2010), McColl Center for Visual Art, 2010
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Sales Records, 1986-2007
Includes records from "Mixed Galleries and Patrons" file.
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Thunder Thigh Revue Letterhead, circa 1980s
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Walk a Mile in My Drawers Song Recordings, 2006
1 Electronic discs (CD)
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38
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Series 5: Printed Material, 1914-1915, 1932, 1953-2018
2.5 Linear feet
Boxes 3-5, OV 10

Printed material includes calendars; cards with reproductions of Scott's work; exhibition announcements and catalogs; clippings; magazines and journals; books; and museum publications.
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Art from the Collection of Sheppard Pratt, 2005
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Baltimore Black Arts Calendar, 1975-1977
1977 calendar includes notes.
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Beauty is a Story, 1991
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Cards and Postcards with Images of Work, circa 2017, undated
Includes two sets of notecards from Grounds for Sculpture from exhibition Joyce J. Scott: Harriet Tubman and Other Truths. Also includes cards with reproductions of Elizabeth Scott work.
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Clippings, 1988-2014
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Oversize Clippings, 1999, 2018
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Exhibition Announcements and Invitations, 1993-2018
Includes announcements for Elizabeth Talford Scott exhibitions and for Damali Afrikan Wear, and a Sally Ryan Painted Silks and Velvets postcard.
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6
Exhibition Catalogs, 1978-2001
Also includes catalogs for exhibitions of Elizabeth Talford Scott's work. Folder 14 includes a program for Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Awards.
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7-19
Exhibition Catalogs, 2002-2017
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1-12
Oversize Exhibition Catalogs, 1996, 1999
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The First National African-American Crafts Conference: Select Writings "Toward Artistic Self-Sufficiency", 1979
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13
Jewellery Moves: Ornament for the 21st Century, 1998
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14
Magazines and Journals, 1991-2003, 2016-2017
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Magazines and Journals, 1996-1998
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Magazines and Journals, 1991-2003, 2016-2017
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17-18
Oversize Magazines and Journals, 1991, 1993
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5
Magazines and Journals, American Craft, 1996-2011
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19-21
Magazines and Journals, International Review of African American Art, 1994-1997, 2007
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Magazines and Journals, Ornament, 1990-1996, 2015
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Museum and Gallery Bulletins and Magazines, 1996-2016
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Music Books, circa 1957
Books have notations and printed illustrations have been colored in.
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New Breezes: An Anthology of African American Literary Voices, Compiled by Alma Roberts, 1994
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Oversize Newspaper, Eastern Banner, 1966
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"Old Publications", 1914-1915, 1932, 1953, 1969
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Press Releases, 1999, 2008
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Program, Harambee Arts & Cultural Heritage Council Festival, 1988
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Reports, Arts Institutions, 1981, 2001-2006
Includes First National African American Crafts Conference & Jubilee Final Report.
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SEYA Art Studio Program, Creative Alliance and the Southeast Youth Academy (SEYA), 2002
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Summer Course Programs, 1992-2004
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Summer Course Programs, Split Rock Art Program, 1991-2004
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Threads of Time, The Fabric of History: Profiles of African American Dressmakers and Designers, 1985-Present by Rosemary E. Reed Miller, 2002
Signed by the author.
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To Name a Few...Maryland Leaders, circa 2002
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Oversize To Name Just a Few, undated
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Transfer: A Program of the Crossing Over Consortium, Guide to the Crossing Over/Changing Places Exhibition, Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1997
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Vital Visions III, 1992
Prepared in conjunction with Next Generation: Southern Black Aesthetic, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.
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Series 6: Photographic Material, 1971-2019
0.2 Linear feet
Box 5

The photographic material series consists of photograph albums and photographs of Joyce Scott, her work, and other individuals.
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Photograph Album (1 of 2), 1971-1996, 2019
Materials removed from binder. Many photographs have been moved to new sleeves.
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Photograph Album (2 of 2), 1971-1996, 2019
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Photograph Album, circa 1978-circa 2000
Materials removed from binder. Some sleeves replaced.
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Photographs of Joyce Scott at Elementary Schools and Works of Art, circa 1976-circa 1979
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Photographs of Works of Art, Events, Joyce Scott, and Other Individuals, 1977, 2001-2005, undated
Includes photographs originally housed with unlabeled audiovisual material.
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Series 7: Artwork, 1987-1989, 1998-2006, undated
0.1 Linear feet
Box 5

Artwork includes one sketchbook and assorted sketches. Also included are calligraphy by Pat Levitin and sketches of Joyce Scott performances by M. Iampieri.
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Calligraphy by Pat Levitin, 1998
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Sketchbook, undated
Also includes some writing and poetry.
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Sketches, undated
Also includes magazine clipping housed with some sketches.
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Sketches of Joyce Scott Performances by M. Iampieri, 1987-1989, 2006
Sketches likely by Michael Iampieri, a Baltimore artist who drew during live performances.
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Series 8: Audiovisual Material, 1983-2006, undated
4.2 Linear feet
Boxes 5-9

The audiovisual material series is arranged in two subseries: event and project recordings and unidentified and other recordings. Event and project recordings include recordings of Joyce Scott's performances, lectures, and events related to exhibitions and are arranged alphabetically by event/project title. Unidentified and other recordings include unlabeled and ambiguously labeled recordings and are arranged chronologically.

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Event and Project Recordings
Description Container
Alive from Off Center and Generic Interference/Genetic Engineering, 1988-circa 1989
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
VHS 1 is labeled "Generic Engineering, 2/7/1989, work tape A" VHS 2 is labeled "Generic Interface: Alive from Off Center" VHS 3 is labeled "June 10 and 11, 1988" and a note taped to the container says "Joyce, this contains entire Alive From with your piece on it, plus attempts to record to Sch33 performance (interrupted by MPT business) from Helen"
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Generic Interference/Genetic Engineering, 1989-1993
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Generic Interference/Genetic Engineering, Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, 1989
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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1
Art Off the Wall, undated
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Artists Respond: The "New World" Question, 1993
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Excerpts of performances by Emilio Cruz, Joyce J. Scott, and Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees. Performed at Aaron Davis Hall, City College, New York, May 1 and 2, 1993.
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ArtWorks This Week, Joyce Scott Special, Maryland Public Television, 2004 October 6
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Beads & Beadwork in Africa and in the U.S. NMAFA Lecture and Panel, 1994
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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5
Bernice Steinbaum Quilt, undated
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
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[Blessed—The Work of Joyce Scott, UWM Union Art Gallery], 2006
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Virtual Reality, Performance Art Piece, Baltimore Museum of Art, 2000
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Diverse Works and Center Stage, 1986
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
information on tape includes "George Vdel in Baltimore"
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Video of Salvatore Scarpitta Racing Team at Hagerstown Speedway, Maryland, 1986
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
the VHS label says "August 17, 1986 Performance at Center Stage, Joyce Scott etc. Thighs at last 1/2 hour of tape" but none of that content is on this tape
Content is of Salvatore Scarpitta racing and being interviewed by his daughter before racing in Hagerstown, MD
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10
Panel Discussions and Presentations at Druid Hill Symposium, Baltimore, Maryland, 1997
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Likely related to the Druid Hill Park Revitalization project.
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The Eloquent Object, 1987
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
7
1
Honey Chil' Milk and Honey Chil' Milk Too, 1991-1992
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
1 Sound cassette
Theatrical work staged by the Theatre Project.
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2
InsideOut Outreach at Bethune-Cookman College, 1997
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
7
3
Januwa Moja and Joyce Scott, Museum of Art, 1983
1 Videocassettes (U-matic)
7
4
Joyce Scott, Frostburg, 1992
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
7
5
[Kickin' It with Joyce J. Scott Tour, Art Museum of South Texas], 2005
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Included photographs taken at the Art Museum of South Texas in 2005, likely for the Kickin' It with Joyce J. Scott tour. These photographs are now housed in Box 5, Folder 22.
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6
Lecture at Goldstein Gallery, 1996
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 1998
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport-What A Departure and Reuniting the Arts - The Architectural Enhancement Program at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 1998
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Joyce Scott at National Airport.
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9
MPT On Location, Quilts of Elizabeth Scott at the Maryland Institute and Maryland Art Place Gala, 1998-2003
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
Also includes unidentified MPT On Location recording, possibly "ET Quilts."
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10
"...my magic pours secret libations' Reception and Exhibit Walk-Through, 1996
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
7
11
New Barbarians at Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
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Redefining American Values Redefining the American Quilt, undated
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
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Silver Needle Interview, 1988
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Interviews with Elizabeth Scott and Leslie King Hammond, Cousins & Joyce.
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Somebody's Baby, circa 1993-2001
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
8
4
Spectacolor Board, "Messages to the Public," Video Clip of "You Don't Even Know Me...", 1990
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Public Art Fund Messages to the Public featured artist projects for the Spectacolor board at Times Square and ran from 1982 to 1990.
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5
Stitching Memories: African American Story Quilts, The Studio Museum in Harlem Video Coverage, 1989
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Tennessee Tech University, 1998
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Includes a postcard from Bob Coogan indicating that the recording did not turn out well.
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Three Generations of Black American Quiltmakers, Fondo del Sol, Joyce and Elizabeth Scott Interview, 1984
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
8
Thunder Thigh Review, 1985-circa 1988
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
2 Sound cassettes
Video recordings of Thunder Thigh Review (also Thunder Thigh Revue) performances Woman of Substance and Painted Bride. Audio recordings of Woman of Substance and Sticking & Pulling.
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Performance Clips of Thunder Thigh Review: Woman of Substance, Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1985-circa 1988
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
One of the VHS tapes is a dupe.
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10
Performance of Thunder Thighs Review and Footage of Joyce Scott's Artwork and Fashion Designs, 1985-circa 1988
1 Videocassettes (Betamax)
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
VHS also includes "Joyce Scott Talking to J.L." and "Joyce Scott Fashions."
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11
University of Colorado Visiting Artist Series, Joyce and Elizabeth Scott, 1995
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
9
1
VOA-TV Joyce Scott Story, undated
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Possibly a 2017 report/interview by Deborah Block, though the label indicates Betty Van Etten.
9
2
What Follows...Mixing it Up 5, 1992
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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8.2

Unidentified and Other Recordings
Description Container
Joyce Scott, 1987, undated
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
1 Sound cassette
9
4
The Screen Painters: A Documentary Film on Baltimore's Unique Folk Art, 1989
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Includes postcard and flyer advertising the documentary.
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5
"End of Improv, Vanilla X", 1991
1 Sound cassette
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Joyce Scott Gaffer Time with Paul DeSom[m]a, Slide Show Quick Visit to Studio, 1995
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Common Ground/The Sidewalk Tape/ Walter Liniger-Swiss Song/ Wed Night Blues Concert, circa 1999
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Newsnight Maryland, Maryland Public Television, 2000
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Newsnight Maryland reviews stories happening in the state of Maryland.
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9
Lead an Evolution, Maryland Public Television, 2001
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
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Baby Phases Quiz, Maryland Public Television, undated
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
A Maryland Public Television quiz show answering questions about child-rearing.
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11

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