Expand All Collapse All Extent Three betacam video recordings reviewed and processed. Summary This collection consists of video recordings from the September 29, 1999 National Medal of Arts and Humanities Ceremony at Constitution Hall. President Clinton and Mrs. Clinton both delivered remarks. Recipients included: Irene Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Michael Graves, Dr. Jose Polisi, Norman Lear, Rosetta Lenoire, Harvey Lichtenstein, Lydia Mendoza, Odetta, George Segal, Maria Tallchief, Patricia Battin, Taylor Branch, Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, Garrison Keillor, Jim Lehrer, John Rawls, Steven Spielberg, and August Wilson. Scope and Content Note The material in FOIA 2009-1254-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA request 2009-1254-F includes three responsive master tape video recordings from the White House Television Office. President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton deliver remarks on presenting the Arts and Humanities awards at Constitution Hall. President Clinton awards the National Medal of Arts awards to: Irene Diamond, Patron of the Arts; Aretha Franklin, Singer; Michael Graves, Architect: Dr. Jose Polisi, President of the Julliard School; Norman Lear, Television Producer; Rosetta Lenoire, Actress; Harvey Lichtenstein, Brooklyn Academy of Music; Lydia Mendoza, Musician; Odetta, Folk Musician; George Segal, Sculptor; and Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancer. President Clinton awards the National Medal of Humanities awards to: Patricia Battin, Librarian; Taylor Branch, Author; Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, Southern Oral History Program; Garrison Keillor, Radio Show host; Jim Lehrer, Journalist; John Rawls, Political Philosopher (award accepted by his wife, Margaret Rawls); Steven Spielberg, Movie Producer; and August Wilson, Author. The approximate running time of this event is one hour and eleven minutes. Record Type Textual System of Arrangement Records that were responsive to this FOIA request were found in one collection area and one series— Clinton Presidential Records: Video Recordings of the White House Television Office, and the series therein—Video Recordings Relating to the Clinton Administration. Processing is done at the Folder/Video tape level. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 USC 2201) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC 552 as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions. Copyright Video recordings in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult the copyright law of the United States (17 USC 101), which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Provenance Official records of William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency are housed at the Clinton Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA). Processed by Staff Archivist, 2009 Container List The following is a list of video tape recordings processed in response to FOIA 2009-1254-F: Clinton Presidential Records: Video Recordings of the White House Television Office Series: Video Recordings Relating to the Clinton Administration Master Tape #10565 September 29, 1999 Master Tape #10566 September 29, 1999 Master Tape #10567 September 29, 1999