Rediscovering John LaFarge A century ago his works in oil, watercolor and stained 

 glass were considered some of the finest examples of American art. Now, after 

 years of relative obscurity, a new exhibition is helping to restore him to 

 prominence. (NMAA) 



Folklife Festival '87 A look at what goes into organizing the Annual Festival 

 of American Folklife featuring highlights from this year's festival. (OFP) 

 Biosphere II In the Arizona desert scientists are creating a 2i acre, self- 

 contained model of Earth (Biosphere I) . A Smithsonian scientist involved in 

 the project explains it and how the model might one day lead to a space colony 

 on Mars. (MNH) 



Portrait of a Life By presenting paintings, photographs, caricatures, dramatic 

 performances and even public discussions with living, prominent Americans, the 

 National Portrait Gallery is redefining what a portrait can be. (NPG) 



RADIO SMITHSONIAN - 52 half-hour radio programs. 



The partial listing of segments, which follows, contains material based 

 on research done by Smithsonian curators or other personnel: 

 "A More Perfect Union" Addresses the controversial relocation of Americans 

 of Japanese ancestry during World War II and the constitutional guarantee of 

 citizens' rights. (MAH) 



"Woodrow Wilson's Fellows" A profile of the Woodrow Wilson International Center 

 for Scholars and its commitment to bringing together the world of affairs and 

 the world of ideas. (WWICS) 



"Book Conservation Lab" Conservators discuss latest restoration and conserva- 

 tion treatments for rare materials and books. (CAL) 



"Dino-Revolution: Images of Dinosaurs Past and Present" Curators, researchers 

 and artists trace the changing images of dinosaurs and their environments from 

 the late 1800 's, when they were portrayed as clumsy, pea-brained giants to today's 

 interpretations of sleeker, smarter, more aggressive creatures. (MNH) 

 "World Beat in the American Capital" Performances and interviews with musicians 

 from the 21st Annual Festival of American Folklife. (OFP) 



"Superman: Many Lives, Many Worlds" New exhibition chronicles the history of 

 the man of steel. (MAH) 



"The Feather Detective" A Smithsonian vertebrate zoologist explains her work 

 with law enforcement officials in identifying birds. (MNH) 



"Artificial Heart Donation" A discussion of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart as 

 the prototype is donated to the Smithsonian. (MAH) 



"America's Space Trunk" The story of the U.S. space shuttle program as told 

 in a new exhibition. (NASM) 



"Mail in Motion" Letter carriers and historians reminisce about the joys, head- 

 aches and heartbreaks of America's letter carriers and demonstrate mail collec- 

 tion equipment techniques from 1863-1987. (MAH) 



"The Lindbergh Legacy" A tribute to the pilot and his aircraft on the 60th 

 anniversary of his journey across the Atlantic. (NASM) 



"American Art Deco" A discussion of the most important decorative style of 

 the late 1920' s and 30 's, featured in a new exhibition. (NMAA) 

 "Thyme on My Hands" A Smithsonian entomologist and a scientific illustrator 

 tell the story of producing a whimsical, philosophical book about gardening 

 in the English tradition. (MNH) 



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