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  • Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World

    1 inch videotape of Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World

    A master videotape of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. The video features performances by Run D.M.C., Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz.
    Produced by
    Bencivengo, Richard
    Directed by
    Santee, Clark
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
    Shannon, American, born 1958
    Kool Moe Dee, American, born 1962
    Special K, American
    New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982
    DJ Jimmie Jazz, American
    Medium
    1 inch Videotape (a): metal on polyester;
    Original Videotape Reel (b): plastic;
    Original Videotape Box (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 29 Minutes
    Type
    videotapes
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place filmed
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1984
    Caption
    A master videotape of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. The video features performances by Run D.M.C., Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz.
    Description
    A master, 1 inch videotape (a) of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. There are performances by Run D.M.C. ("Sucker MCs," , Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz. The studio set consists of raised platforms around a dance floor, and there are young people dancing throughout the show. Holman interviews some of the studio dancers about music and fashion.
    Consists of: Master 1 inch Videotape (a), Original Videotape Reel (b), Original Videotape Box (c)
    Master 1 inch Videotape (a): A master 1 inch videotape recording of the television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman.
    Original Videotape Reel (b): A plastic videotape reel.
    Original Videotape box (c): A gray plastic box with a blue SONY label. The label has white lettering that reads: [SONY / Video Recording Tape V-16 / HIGH BAND MASTER TAPE]. On the spine of the case there are two stickers. A large red sticker with black print has information about the contents and make of the videotape reel. A small white sticker written in by hand in ink reads: [L-5863].
    Topic
    Break dancing
    Dance
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #6

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #6

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe
    Bavaria, Germany, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.6.1a: 8mm film. The first shot of the film is of competitors in a bicycle race riding at high speed. This is followed by a series of shots of children eating by the side of the road with US Army buses parked in the background. Next, there is a series of shots of unidentified historic buildings, including a castle. The subsequent series of shots depict an unidentified town, including the buildings and agricultural areas. A shot of Alice Holman and Thomas Holman a couple walking towards and waving at the camera in front of L'Arc de Triomphe in Paris follows. Alice Holman is on the left wearing a light blue dress and white gloves, and Thomas Holman is on the right wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a red tie. Finally, there is a series of sightseeing shots around Paris, including Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, and a man using a public urinal. Various unidentified individuals and Alice Holman appear throughout the series posing for the camera. Alice Holman is wearing a light blue dress with white gloves.
    2016.31.3.6.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.6.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Recreation
    Sports
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.6.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman

  • Sweater worn by Michael Holman

    This sweater was worn by Michael Holman on Graffiti Rock, a hip hop television show, in 1984.
    Created by
    Opus
    Worn by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    wool (textile), leather, hair-on leather with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 1/2 × 17 in. (69.9 × 43.2 cm)
    Type
    sweaters
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Place made
    Italy, Europe
    Date
    1984
    Caption
    This sweater was worn by Michael Holman on Graffiti Rock, a hip hop television show, in 1984.
    Description
    A black, Opus brand, men’s Pony Hair sweater worn on "Graffiti Rock" by Michael Holman. The front of the sweater is covered in Pony Hair. The middle front of the jacket has a pony hair diamond shape pattern. Two pockets on either side of the front are at the bottom of the diamond pattern. A metal zipper runs up the middle of the front and ends at the top at a thick collar. The sleeves and the back of the sweater are made of wool. Three white tags on the interior neck of the sweater indicate the maker and make. The tags read: [Made in Italy / Opus / RN33662]; [Real Leather & 110% Wool / Made in Italy]; [Leather].
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #24

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #24

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #24

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Holman, Keith, American, born 1959
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Holman, James Sr., American, 1928 - 1977
    Holman, Mattie Lee Bowers, American, 1928 - 2003
    Holman, James Jr., American, 1952 - 1991
    Holman, Gwendolyn L., American, born 1951
    Holman, Lisa, American, born 1967
    Pitts, Franklin Herbert, American, 1929 - 1985
    Pitts, Virginia Beatrice, American, born 1930
    Pitts, Franklin "Van", American, born 1954
    Pitts, Deborah Raymonda, American, born 1955
    Pitts, Alan H., American, born 1966
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place filmed
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container (c).
    2016.31.3.24.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with two young women holding babies. On the left, Gwendolyn Holman wears a navy blue dress and white cat-eye glasses. She holds Lisa Holman who is wearing a pink top and red pants. On the right, Deborah Pitts wears a white shirt with a turquoise vest and cat-eye glasses. She holds Allan Pitts who wears an orange collared shirt with a white jacket over it. Keith Holman wears a light blue collared shirt with a navy sweater over it, and stands between the two young women, playing with the babies. Michael Holman sits on the left side of a piano bench, wearing glasses and a navy sweater over a plaid button down shirt, and plays a song with James Holman, Jr., who sits on the right wearing a navy shirt. Van Pitts wears a white jacket and leans against the side of the piano. Next, Mattie Holman, wearing a blue dress with a white and blue-checked vest and glasses, interacts with Lisa Holman and Alan Pitts. Gwendolyn Holman holds Lisa Holman and stands next to Linda Holman who wears a white dress with a blue paisley scarf and holds a teddy bear. There are presents and wrapping paper strewn about the room. In the next shot, a group of adults are seated on the room's couch as children play with the toys they've been given. Sitting on the couch from right to left are Gwendolyn Holman, Linda Holman, Thomas Holman, wearing red, grey, and white striped button down, and Keith Holman, who sits in Thomas’ lap. In the next frame, Franklin Pitts sits to the left of Thomas Holman and Virginia Pitts sits to the left of Franklin, Allan Pitts is between them. The camera pans to the left and shows James Holman, Sr. wearing a yellow turtleneck and brown sweater, and sitting to the left of Virginia Pitts, wearing a green sleeveless dress, followed by Mattie Holman. Pauline Thompson Wood wears a pink button-down dress and stands next to Mattie, handing out gifts. Christmas lights can be seen in the window behind them. A boy, Michael Holman, playfully enters the room waving around a shoe and exits the same way. The next shot begins as a medium shot of the family's Christmas tree and then pans over to the adults seated on the couch before zooming in on the youngest children playing in the foreground. The film concludes with shots of the older children playing an unidentified song together on piano accompanied by various percussion instruments, including maracas. The adults clap along in the background.
    2016.31.3.24.1b: Original film reel. White plastic with a brief content note.
    2016.31.3.24.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with scratched out tape labels.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Holidays and festivals
    Music
    Parenthood
    Play
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.24.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #26

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #26

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #26

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Subject of
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Crenshaw High School, founded 1968
    University of Southern California, founded 1880
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    Super 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1972-1973
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container(c).
    2016.31.3.26.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with several establishing shots of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, CA. Included are wide shots of the building and students exiting a school bus at the main entrance. Next, a series of shots depict students working in a chemistry classroom. Thomas Holman briefly appears as a chemistry teacher, wearing a white button down shirt with an open navy sweater and purple tie. The subsequent section of footage consists of wide shots of major landmarks on the University of Southern California campus. This is followed by a shot of people chatting in a classroom. In the next several shots, this same group of people are gathered outdoors on the USC campus chatting and mugging for the camera. The film concludes with further shots of landmarks on the USC campus and a Southern Pacific freight train passing through an unidentified location.
    2016.31.3.26.1b: Original film reel. Yellow plastic with brief content notes.
    2016.31.3.26.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with Drewry Photocolor markings.
    Topic
    Education
    Families
    Film
    Science
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.26.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #9

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #9

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #9

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Barcelona, Spain, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (c), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.9.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with shot by the side of a road as a convoy of cars drives by. Some of the cars have bicycles mounted on the roof. Next is a series of shots depicting street scenes in Barcelona, Spain. Included is a shot of Placa de Espana and the Arenas de Barcelona bull ring.
    2016.31.3.9.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.9.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe. Includes a brief handwritten content note.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.9.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #12

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #12

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #12

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Baha'i House of Worship, founded 1912
    Created by
    Montgomery, David Gaylord, American, 1947 - 2002
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1961-1962
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.12.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with images of the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The various shots capture the main structure itself, as well as the surrounding grounds. In one shot, a group of people descend a set of stairs in front of the temple. Next, an older woman, possibly Pauline Woods, stares into the lens not realizing that the camera is recording. This is followed by a series of shots depicting a teenage boy, David Gaylord Montgomery, wearing a navy suit and white shirt and interacting with and posing for the camera. He emerges from the front door of a home, poses in front of the home, and then poses in front of a car. The final series of shots show an older woman posing in the yard of a home in an unidentified location. The series also includes images of plants in the home's garden.
    2016.31.3.12.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.12.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodachrome 8mm film box with a brief handwritten content note.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.12.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #3

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #3

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #3

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, Midi-Pyrénées, France, Europe
    Puerto de Somosierra, Segovia, Spain, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.3.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a wide shot of the Eiffel Tower. This is followed by several shots of street scenes around Paris. Next, there are several shots of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France. The subsequent shots are of street scenes in an unidentified city in Spain, including one of an unidentified cathedral. Tracking shots of an unidentified coastline follow these scenes. The next scene is a series of tracking shots of an unidentified village at the foot of a mountain. There is a quick shot of an unidentified cathedral followed by shots of rural life in an unidentified location. A shot of the Puerto de Somosierra mountain pass precedes a series of shots overlooking an unidentified city, which conclude the film.
    2016.31.3.3.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.3.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe. Also, includes some handwritten content notes.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.3.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
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    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #7

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #7

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Montgomery, David Gaylord, American, 1947 - 2002
    Montgomery, Alice Thompson, American, 1908 - 2000
    Alsop, Jewelle Diane Hart, American, 1931 - 1987
    Alsop, Frederick Mason Jr., American, 1931 - 2010
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1957-1958
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.7.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots depicting a blue ranch-style house Girard St. on a quiet residential street., focusing on one home in particular. The next series of shots depict a backyard with a lush garden and includes close ups of many flowers. This is followed by shots of a family exiting a home on the street, getting into a car, and driving away. Subsequently, there are multiple, overexposed wide shots overlooking San Francisco. The next series depicts Pauline Thompson Wood’s dog, Baby Dog, a dog on the sidewalk. A shot of the Fairmont Hotel follows. Next, there is an underexposed shot taken from a moving vehicle. The film concludes with a series of shots taken in front of the home from the beginning of the film. In this series, David Montgomery wears a red striped shirt with khaki pants and waves at the camera. Jewelle Hart is on the left wearing a white shirt with a navy skirt and navy coat. Frederick Alsop, Jr. is in the middle wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a hat, and Alice Thompson Montgomery is on right wearing a grey skirt suit and red high heels. David Montgomery, Alice Montgomery, Jewelle Hart, and Frederick Alsop, Jr. then the family kidsjoke around with one another outside and walk towards the camera at different moments.
    2016.31.3.7.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.7.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe.
    Topic
    Domestic life
    Families
    Film
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.7.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
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    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #18

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #18

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    Super 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Italy, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), Original Film Container (c).
    2016.31.3.18.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots taken as the cameraperson arrives at the airport of an unidentified destination. The first shot is taken from the plane's window as it lands and the next few are of people exiting a Canadian Pacific Airlines plane and of people looking for their luggage. The next series of shots depicts a large gathering of people in an unidentified location. The presence of Cinzano advertisements indicates that it could be Italy. The film ends with multiple shots of people in a large convention hall participating in a Baha'i Faith event.
    2016.31.3.18.1b: Original film reel. White plastic with a brief content note.
    2016.31.3.18.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with Technicolor markings.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.18.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for How to Breakdance

    How to Breakdance

    Reels for Mattel View-Master featuring the New York City Breakers

    A pack of View-Master 3D reels. The title of the pack is: [How to Breakdance]. The package contains three reels with a total of twenty-one pictures. The front of the package features a man in a red outfit breakdancing. Text throughout the packaging advertises that the viewer can: [Learn to breakdance with the New York City Breakers]....
    Manufactured by
    Mattel, Inc., American, founded 1945
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    plastic, ink, photographic film, dye, fiberboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1/4 in. (22.2 × 11.4 × 0.6 cm)
    Type
    transparencies
    Classification
    Toys and Games
    Place made
    Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1984
    Description
    A pack of View-Master 3D reels. The title of the pack is: [How to Breakdance]. The package contains three reels with a total of twenty-one pictures. The front of the package features a man in a red outfit breakdancing. Text throughout the packaging advertises that the viewer can: [Learn to breakdance with the New York City Breakers]. The three reels are secured by a plastic cover at the bottom of the package. The back of the package features additional information about the reels and an advertisement for other reels.
    Topic
    Break dancing
    Dance
    Hip hop (Music)
    Play
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Images in View-Master © 1984 Hip Hop International, Inc.

  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #29

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #29

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): metal;
    Film Can (c): metal
    Dimensions
    Duration: 22 Minutes
    Length (Film): 300 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Limousin, France, Europe
    Paris, France"&op=Search">Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Calais, Aquitaine, France, Europe
    Dover, Kent, England, Europe
    London, England, Europe
    Lancaster, Lancashire, England, Europe
    Date
    1957-1958
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Can (c).
    2016.31.3.29.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots depicting street life during an unidentified festival and parade [Possibly Bastille Day] in an unidentified location in France. A child, Linda Holman, wearing a white dress and white cap The Holman children can be seen in some of the shots. The next series of shots depicts the ferry ride from Calais, France to Dover, England. This is followed by a sequence of shots depicting street life on Gloucester Road in the Kensington borough of London. There are multiple shots of the Montana Hotel, as well as shots of locals going about their day. A long section of leader follows before a new reel starts.
    The second reel begins with a group of people outside a home in an unidentified location smiling and walking towards the camera. Alice Holman appears on the left of the group wearing a grey top and a blue skirt. A young Linda Holman wears a red sweater and white bows in her hair. The next series of shots depict religious festivies festivities in an unidentified French town near Limoges [Possibly Poitiers]. Long lines of children dressed in white enter a church. There are also shots of the ceremony inside the church and various locals posing for the camera. The Holman childrens can be seen in several of the shots. Linda Holman wears a white dress and Michael Holman wears red overall shorts with a white shirt. The reel concludes with the children in white walking through the streets of the town. A long section of leader follows before the next reel starts.
    The third reel begins with a series of shots depicting The Old Curiosity Shop in London and the Lancaster Castle. This is followed by a brief series of shots depicting the ferry journey from Dover to Calais. The reel concludes with a sequence of tourist sites and street life in Paris. A long section of leader follows before the next reel starts.
    The fourth and final reel is a long series of shots depicting tourist sites and street life in London. The longest section of shots shows the changing of the guard and other military proceedings at Buckingham Palace.
    2016.31.3.29.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.29.1c: Original film can. Tape labels with content notes.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Social life and customs
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.29.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #17

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #17

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #17

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    Super 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine, Asia
    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b).
    2016.31.3.17.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with a shot taken from a bus of a man by the side of a road standing with a camel in an unidentified location in Israel or the West Bank. Next, a series of shots depict a market street with vendors wearing keffiyehs lined up along a road. One of the shots is from a very fast moving vehicle. This is followed by a shot of people gathered in front of the Church of The Nativity in Bethlehem and a shot looking out of an airplane window as it flies along an unidentified coastline. The next series of shots depict tourist sites, primarily the Altaria della Patria, and street life in Rome, Italy primarily taken from a bus. After this series are several shots overlooking Rome from high vantage point. The film concludes with several shots taken at the Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi.
    2016.31.3.17.1b: Original film reel. White plastic with a brief content note.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.17.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman

  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #25

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #25

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Italy, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container (c).
    2016.31.3.25.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with a wide shot of a group of men seated next to a podium before a large, seated audience at the Baha'i Mediterranean Conference in an unidentified Italian city. In the background a Baha'i Faith symbol can be seen. Next, several panning shots show the audience in the room. This is followed by several close ups of people standing together chatting. The camera then focuses on three seated women in unidentified traditional dress. This is followed by footage of the audience exiting the hall where the gathering is taking place and greeting one another. Many shots focus on a man and woman of dressed in traditional outfits of unidentified origin. The film concludes with a series of shots depicting street life and wide shots of an unidentified coastal city.
    2016.31.3.25.1b: Original film reel. White plastic with a brief content note.
    2016.31.3.25.1c: Original film container. Yellow plastic with Fotomat markings.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.25.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #4

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #4

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #4

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Twann, Bern, Switzerland, Europe
    Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe
    Livorno, Livorno, Italy, Europe
    France, Europe
    Date
    1957-1958
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.4.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with several shots depicting Twann (Douanne), Switzerland. These are followed by shots of mountains taken from a moving vehicle. Next, there is a series of shots of street scenes in at least one unidentified town in Germany, as well as several street scenes in Heidelberg. A quick shot of three women walking together shows Pauline Thompson Wood on the left wearing a grey coat with toggles and Alice Holman in the middle wearing a grey jacket and white gloves. This shot precedes several shots of an unidentified historic building. This is followed by wide shots from a high vantage point overlooking an unidentified town along a river. Street scenes in France are shown before the camera depicts an American soldier speaking with a French local. Next, several shots show American military families at a train station with their luggage. Thomas Holman is wearing a military uniform and stands to the right of Alice Holman, who is wearing a beige overcoat as they prepare to board the train. The next shot shows Michael Holman and Linda Holman with their parents on the platform. Michael is wearing a red cap and Linda Holman is wearing a beige coat. This is f followed by shots of the families sitting in front of a bar, and Linda Holman standing on the steps of the bar wearing a blue sweater and holding her coat. In one of the shots, the Holman children hold hands with a friend and pose for the camera. Michael Holman stands on the left wearing a black and white striped sweater and Linda Holman stands on the right wearing a red sweater. The subsequent shots depict American soldiers embarking on a ship in Livorno (Leghorn), Italy, as well as several shots on the ship. The film concludes with shots of an unidentified womanAlice Holman wearing a white headscarf and beige overcoat, smiling at the camera on the deck of a ship.
    2016.31.3.4.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.4.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.4.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Mattel View-Master owned by Michael Holman

    Mattel View-Master owned by Michael Holman

    A red Mattel View-Master stereoscope. The front of a View-Master is red plastic with white outlined text that reads: [3D] in the top, proper right corner and [View-Master] in the bottom, proper right corner. The middle of the View-Master has a recessed section that is black where two eye slots can be seen....
    Manufactured by
    Mattel, Inc., American, founded 1945
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 3 in. (8.9 × 13.7 × 7.6 cm)
    Type
    stereoscopes
    Classification
    Toys and Games
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Place made
    Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1984
    Description
    A red Mattel View-Master stereoscope. The front of a View-Master is red plastic with white outlined text that reads: [3D] in the top, proper right corner and [View-Master] in the bottom, proper right corner. The middle of the View-Master has a recessed section that is black where two eye slots can be seen. Imprinted text in the bottom, proper left corner reads: [View-Master / International Group / Portland, Oregon / Made in U.S.A. / T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Marca Registrada / Marque Deposee]. The top of the proper right side has an orange lever (used to move the picture slides when loaded into the View-Master). The back of the view master has text imprinted that reads: [3D] in the top, proper left corner and [View-Master] in the bottom, proper left corner. The back has two protruding pieces for the user to place their eyes into to view the slides. The top has a slot to insert the slides.
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Play
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #16

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #16

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #16

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    Super 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Vatican City, Holy See, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.16.1a: Super 8mm film. The film contains a series of shots depicting various tourist sites in Rome, Italy and Vatican City. Included are the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter's Square and Basilica. Additionally, there are multiple shots depicting street life from a balcony in an unidentified location.
    2016.31.3.16.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.16.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodachrome Super 8mm film box with brief handwritten content notes.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.16.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman

  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #30

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #30

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): metal;
    Film Can (c): metal
    Dimensions
    Duration: 8 Minutes
    Length (Film): 100 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Pisa, Italy, Europe
    Siena, Italy, Europe
    Florence, Italy, Europe
    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1957-1958
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Can (c).
    2016.31.3.30.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a shot of people sitting at a cafe in an unidentified location and a shot taken from a boat of an unidentified seaside town. Next, there are multiple shots of a group of people goofing around with a lifelike statue of a waiter. This is followed by a sequence of shots documenting a visit to Pisa, Italy. Included is an attempt by Pauline Thompson Wood who is wearing a pants suit, to take an amusing picture pushing over the the famous Leaning Tower. The subsequent series of shots depict street life in Siena, Italy. Particular emphasis is placed upon the produce and meat market. Shots taken of a group of people visiting an unidentified seaside town follow. The next several shots appear to have been taken in Venice. Later, a wide panning shot depicts the Florence skyline from the Piazzale Michelangelo. A series of shots then depicts the various members of the tour group goofing around for the camera. The next sequence depicts tourist sites in and around Rome. Included are the Foro Italico [Mussolini], the Altare Della Patria, and the Coliseum. Pauline Thompson Wood appears in a shot at the Coliseum wearing a long light blue jacket. This is followed by a series of shots taken at a wedding. The Holman family appears in a number of the shots. Michael Holman is being held by someone, and he wears a yellow sweater, a cream cap, and grey pants. Alice Holman stands to his left wears a black coat over a royal blue dress and holds Linda Holman’s hand as she waves. Linda Holman wears a grey coat and a black cap. Subsequently, Alice, Linda, and Michael Holman the Holman family pose for the camera in an unidentified location with two unidentified women. One shot depicts Lt. Holman gardening in an unidentified location wearing army green coveralls and a cap. The film concludes with a series of shots depicting tourist sites around Paris with Pauline Thompson Wood wearing a grey skirt suit and waving at the camera.
    2016.31.3.30.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.30.1c: Original film can. Tape labels with content notes.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Social life and customs
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.30.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
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    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #10

    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #10

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 5 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Madrid, Spain, Europe
    Avila, Spain, Europe
    Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal, Europe
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (c), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.10.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots of street scenes and landmarks around Madrid, Spain. Included are the Arco de la Victoria and the Spanish Air Force Headquarters. Next is a series of shots taken from a moving vehicle and include images of people along the side of the road, as well as a Spanish soldier. This is followed by a wide shot overlooking Avila, Spain. This is followed by more shots of street scenes, many of which focus on local children in an unidentified city interacting with the camera operator. Another series of street scenes and shots of landmarks follows, possibly in and around Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Further shots from a moving vehicle follow this series and includes an extended shot of women performing road construction. Next, there is a brief series of shots of an unidentified church and surrounding plaza followed by a wide shot of windmills spinning in the distance. This is followed by a series of shots taken in and around the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal. The film ends with a series of shots from a moving vehicle that depict unidentified locations.
    2016.31.3.10.1b: Original film reel. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film. Includes a brief handwritten content note.
    2016.31.3.10.1c: Original film box.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.10.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
  • Image for Michael Holman Family Home Movie #19

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #19

    Super 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #19

    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood....
    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Baha'i World Centre, founded 1909
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place depicted
    Acre, Northern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
    Haifa, Northern District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
    Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
    West Bank, Palestine, Asia
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: Super 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container (c).
    2016.31.3.19.1a: Super 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots of a group of people visiting the Garden of Ridvan, a Baha'i holy site, in Acre, Israel. Many of the shots depict the lush foliage of the garden. Next is a panning shot overlooking modern buildings in Haifa, Israel. This is followed by several shots of Ancient Roman ruins in an unidentified location. Several shots overlooking the Jerusalem skyline, a shot of some construction workers, and a shot of an unknown mosque follow. These are succeeded by multiple shot of the Russian Orthodox Convent and Church of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and a wide shot of the West Bank landscape. The film concludes with several shots overlooking the Dome of the Rock and the Jerusalem skyline.
    2016.31.3.19.1b: Original film reel. White plastic with a brief content note.
    2016.31.3.19.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with Technicolor markings.
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.19.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman