Obo Addy Legacy Project Collection, 1970-2018

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Subgroup 1: Obo Addy Materials, 1970-2018 Add to Shelf

Records consisting of personal papers and lesson plans for Obo Addy’s educational endeavors at community schools, Lewis and Clark College, Portland State University and Reed College. Promotional materials include press releases, newspaper coverage, photography, and musical collaboration with noted Pacific Northwest and national artists. A collection of event and performance posters dating to Addy's early career are housed in oversize storage.

UnitID: Subgroup 1

Series 1: Promotions and Publicity, 1971-2018 Add to Shelf

Series 1 contains promotional materials, reviews, and brochures for concerts located in the local Portland area and national stages.

UnitID: Series 1

Box-Folder 1.1 - 1.15: Press/PR, 1971-1994 Add to Shelf

Extent: 15 folders

Box-Folder 1.16: Rhythm of a Chief Who Walks Slowly PR, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 1.17 - 1.35: Press/PR, 1995-2018 Add to Shelf

Extent: 19 folders

Box-Folder 2.1 - 2.2: Press/PR, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 2.3: Programs, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.4 - 2.6: Programs, 1984-2011 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 2.7: Local Brochures, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.8: National Brochures, 1995-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.9 - 2.11: Mixed Brochures, 1997-2011 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 19.1: Poster Printing Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 19.2: Poster Material: Metal Presses, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 19.3: Brochures Negatives and First Prints, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 20.1: Performance Posters, 1980-2000 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 20.2: National Performance Posters, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 20.3: Miscellaneous Posters, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.1: Performance Name Tags, 2001-2011 Add to Shelf

Series 2: Teaching and Educational Endeavors, 1993-2008 Add to Shelf

Series 2 contains educational materials for Obo Addy’s various school events and classes. This includes his elementary, high school, and University level work at Portland State University, Lewis and Clark, and Reed College. Materials included in this series are syllabi, class rosters, teaching materials, and correspondence between Obo Addy’s organization and the schools. The series also includes a sub-series containing materials for various Ghanaian drum and dance workshops taught by Obo Addy.

UnitID: Series 2

Sub-Series 1: K-12 Education Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 2.12: Open Meadow Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.13: Open Meadow Curriculum, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.14: Open Meadow Handbook, 1998 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.15 - 2.19: Open Meadows, 2001-2006 Add to Shelf

Extent: 5 folders

Box-Folder 2.20: Peninsula, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.21: Lincoln High School, 2002-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.22: Scappoose High School, 2000-2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.23: Hillside/MLL Classes, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.24: Reed College, 2002-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.25: Portland State University Correspondence, 2001-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.26: Portland State University Senior Capstone Project, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 2.27 - 2.30: Portland State University, 1997-2003 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 folders

Box-Folder 2.31 - 3.2: Lewis and Clark College, 2003-2008 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 folders

Box-Folder 3.3: IS 241 Contemporary Ghana Overseas Program, 2007 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.4: Educational Programs, 2002-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.5: Event Guides for Schools, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.6: School Appearances, 2010 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.7: Scholastic Book "Oregon", undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.8 - 3.9: General Education Materials, 2004-2007 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 3.10 - 3.11: General Education Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 3.12 - 3.13: Lesson Plans, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 3.14: Course Descriptions, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.15: YMCA, 2003-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.16: George Middle School, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.17: Salem Schools, 2006-2007 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.18: Discovery Middle School, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.19: Roosevelt Elementary, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.20: Possible Educational Partnerships, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.21 - 3.23: Young Audiences, 1993-2004 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 3.24: Stomp Project at John Ball Elementary, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.25 - 3.28: Young Audiences, 2004-2008 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 folders

Sub-Series 2: Drum and Dance Workshops Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Sub-Series 1: Drum classes and workshops Add to Shelf

UnitID: Sub-subseries 1

Box-Folder 3.29: Shriners Hospital, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.30: Emmanuel Hospital, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.31: Newport, Oregon, 2002-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.32: Dishmen Kids, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.33: Intermediate Drumming, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.34: Center Space, 2004-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.35: Class Cards, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.36: Drum Class Workshops, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.37: Drum Class Information, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Dance classes and workshops Add to Shelf

UnitID: Sub-subseries 2

Box-Folder 3.38: Conduit, 2002-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.39: Natures Classes, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Drum and Dance Workshops Add to Shelf

UnitID: Sub-subseries 3

Box-Folder 3.40: Friendly House Classes, 2000-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.41: House of Umoja, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.42: Costumes, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.43: Course Descriptions, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 3.44: Undated Workshops, undated Add to Shelf

Series 3: Photographs, 1982-2009 Add to Shelf

Series 3 includes photographs of Obo Addy, educational outreach, his bands Kukrudu and Okropong, and the annual trip to Ghana. Dates listed for each 'Box-Folder' range are the visible printed dates, however, many photos within each range lack printed dates. The predominant series date range is 1982-2009, however, the photos within the series likely range from the 1970s to approximately 2009/2010.

UnitID: Series 3

Box-Folder 4.1 - 4.5: Educational Outreach, 1986-2009 Add to Shelf

Extent: 5 folders

Box-Folder 4.6 - 4.8: Performances, 1987-2000 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 4.9 - 4.15: Ghana Trip, 1987-2009 Add to Shelf

Extent: 7 folders

Box-Folder 4.16 - 4.18: Photographs of Obo Addy, 1982-2008 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 4.19: Photographs of Kukrudu, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 4.20: Photographs of Okropong, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 19.4: Large Photo Negatives, undated Add to Shelf

Series 4: Subject Files, 1970-2005 Add to Shelf

Series 4 includes awards given to Obo Addy from various organizations. Included within this series are the various correspondences between different agencies and Obo Addy including the Thara Memory Collaboration. In addition this Series 1ncludes material for the numerous tour locations for both Kukrudu and Okropong; these materials consist of rider contracts, stage plots, artist contracts, and venue materials. This series contains a subseries which includes letters from elementary schools and thank-you cards.

UnitID: Series 4

Sub-Series 1: Awards, Contracts, and Information on Ghana Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 5.1: Awards, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 20.5: Oversized Award, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.2: Information on Ghana, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.3 - 5.4: Contract Agreements, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 5.5 - 5.6: Rider Contracts, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Sub-Series 2: Agencies Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Folder 5.7: Cadence Arts, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.8: Fame Agency, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.9: General Files, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.10: Misc. Agencies, 1970-1990 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.11: Music Notebook, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.12: Thara Memory Collaboration, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.13: Traditional Art Services, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Performances and Tour Documents Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 3

Box-Folder 5.14: 95.5 FM Luv Jones, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.15: 1995-2001 Tours, 1995-2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.16: Association of Museums at the Convetion Center, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.17: Berkshire Farms, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.18: Big Bash, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.19: "The Bite", 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.20: Bumbershoot Festival, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.21: California Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.22: Canada Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.23: Canada Touring, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.24: Cancer Survivor Celebration, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.25: Carmel California, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.26: Carolina Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.27: City of Beaverton, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.28: Clark College, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.29: Clatsop Community College, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.30: Colby College, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.31: Colorado Springs, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.32: Dayton Contemporary Dance, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.33: East Coast Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.34: Echo Theater, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.35: European Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.36: First Alternative Co-op, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.37: Grass Valley, California, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.38: Harrison Festival, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.39: Harrison Hot Springs, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.40: Jamaica Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.41: Kennedy Center, 1997-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 5.42: Kukrudu Reunion, 1997 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.1: Lincoln Center, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.2: Lincoln Center Stage Plots, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.3: Methow Valley Stage Plots, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.4: Miscellaneous Gigs, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.5: Miscellaneous Performances, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.6: Montana Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.7: New Mexico, 2002-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.8: Northwest Tour, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.9: Okropong and Kukrudu Stage Plots, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.10: Oral History Conference, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.11: Oregon Zoo, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.12: Pearl District, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.13: Portland Community College Art Beat, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.14: Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.15: Quad City, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.16: Salem Central Library, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.17: Santa Cruz, California, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.18: Spokane, Washington, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.19: Summerfest, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.20: Tahoe Tour, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.21: Tour Contract Notebook, 2001-2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.22: University Performances, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.23: Utah Arts Council, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.24: Utah Tour - Las Vegas, Nevada, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.25: Venetian Theater, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.26: Venue Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.27: Walla Walla, Washington, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.28: Western Artist Alliance Conference, 1999-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.29: Williams, 2000 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.30: World Rhythm Festival, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 4: Thank-You Cards and Letters Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 4

Box-Folder 6.31 - 6.32: Cards and Letters, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 6.33 - 6.34: Elementary School Thank-you letters, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 21.2: Miscellaneous Correspondence/Notes, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 5: Miscellaneous Subject Files, Undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.3: Miscellaneous Subject Documents, undated Add to Shelf

Subgroup 2: Homowo African Arts and Cultures Materials, 1980-2011 Add to Shelf

Homowo (formerly Homowa) African Arts and Cultures materials: This collection includes the Homowo orginization's Board of Directors records, minutes, and correspondence. Records of events and performances, promotional materials, and photographs are included. The group’s community outreach to schools and Portland, OR youth are represented. The annual Homowo Festival promotional and administrative records include venue, planning, volunteer records, and promotional media. Press materials and posters are housed in oversize storage.

UnitID: Subgroup 2

Series 1: Administration, 1993-2011 Add to Shelf

This series contains board minutes that detail the organization’s mission statement, budget, and future planning. In addition, this series contains general administrative materials including website design contracts and planning, artist contracts, various correspondence with venues and orginizations both educational and professional, staff meeting schedules, and the Folk Arts Apprenticeship.

UnitID: Series 1

Sub-Series 1: Board of Directors Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 6.35 - 6.38: Meeting Minutes, 1993-2002 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 folders

Box-Folder 6.39: Board of Directors Information Packet, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 6.40 - 7.1: Board Materials, 2004-2011 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 folders

Box-Folder 7.2: Board Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.3: Board Handbook, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Subject Files Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Folder 7.4: Artist Contracts, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.5: Artist Meetings, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.6: Cheryl Brown Case, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.7: Folk Arts Apprenticeship, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.8: Miscellaneous Administration, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.9: Staff Meetings, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.10: Website Administration, undated Add to Shelf

Series 2: Grants, 1996-2008 Add to Shelf

Series 2 contains the various grants that were written by Susan Addy to gain funding for the Homowo Foundation. This includes information on the grants themselves, correspondence between the Homowo organization and the grant organizations, and several drafts of grant proposals.

UnitID: Series 2

Box-Folder 7.11: Allen Foundation, 2000-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.12: Berni Grant, 2002-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.13: Boeing, 1997-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.14: Charlotte Martin, 2002-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.15: Collins Foundation, 2001-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.16: Hoover Family, 1998-2007 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.17: Jackson Foundation, 1996-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.18: Letters of Recommendation, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.19: MAP Fund, 2002-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.20: Metro-North Portland, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.21: National Heritage Fellowship, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.22: Oregon Arts Commission Council, 1997-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.23: Oregon Community Foundations, 1995-2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.24: Oregon Cultural Trust, 2002-2008 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.25: Oregon State Senate, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.26: Portland General Electric, 2002-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.27: Regional Arts and Cultural Council, 2003-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.28: US Bank, 2002-2005 Add to Shelf

Series 3: Homowo Festival, 1990-2011 Add to Shelf

This series contains five sub-series pertaining to the Homowo festival and contains festival administration materials. This includes newsletters, operating pamphlets, and sponsorships for the festival. Additionally, the series contains an unspecified number of photographs of the festival itself ranging from 1995-2003, newspaper articles, press releases, and pamphlets about the festival. Furthermore, the series contains details on the transition from the Homowo Festival to the Storytelling Festival from 2001 to 2006. This includes Ghanaian stories and details the speakers for that given year. The series also contains a list of vendors at the Homowo festival, contracts and agreements, as well as the names of each vender from the years 2000-2005. Finally the series contains volunteer agreements, details, and contracts ranging from the years 1998-2004. The series includes approximately 400 photographs.

UnitID: Series 3

Sub-Series 1: Administration Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 7.29: Administration, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.30: Newsletters, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.31: Operational Pamphlets, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 7.32: Sponsorships, 2002 Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Homowo Festival Photographs Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Folder 8.1 - 8.3: Homowo Festival Photos, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 8.4: Homowo Festival Photos, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 20.6: Homowo Oversized Photo, 2004 Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Promotional and Publicity Materials Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 3

Box-Folder 8.5 - 8.19: Press and Publicity Materials, 1990-2011 Add to Shelf

Extent: 15 folders

Box-Folder 8.20 - 8.21: Press and Publicity Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 20.4: Homowo Festival Posters, 1995-2003 Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 4: Storytelling Event Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 4

Box-Folder 8.22 - 8.24: Storytelling, 2001-2006 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Sub-Series 5: Vendors Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 5

Box-Folder 8.25 - 8.27: Vendors, 2000-2005 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Sub-Series 6: Volunteers Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 6

Box-Folder 9.1 - 9.6: Volunteers, 1998-2004 Add to Shelf

Extent: 6 folders

Series 4: Immigration Files, 1980-2006 Add to Shelf

This series contains information on the various performers the Homowo organization brought from Ghana to perform with Obo Addy from the 1980s to 2005. This includes work visa requests, tax records and information.

UnitID: Series 4

Box-Folder 9.7 - 9.9: General Immigration Files, 1980-2006 Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 folders

Box-Folder 9.10: Addy, Akuyea, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.11: John, 2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.12: Kweki and Dora, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.13: Matthis and Esther, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.14: Niendows, 2004-2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.15: Okaoja, Charles, and Patience, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.16: Okaidja, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.17: Patience, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.18: Richard and Eric, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.19: Saii, Nai, undated Add to Shelf

Series 5: Outreach and Education, 1999-2007 Add to Shelf

This series contains three sub-series on the Homowo organization’s community outreach. The series contains community performances which includes posters for the performances venue requests. Additionally the series contains details for the Homowo Kids Summer Camp from 2003-2007. This sub-series contains information about the day camp and various activities. Finally, the series contains information on Rhythm Explosion, a concert put on by the Homowo organization in local Portland area schools.

UnitID: Series V

Sub-Series 1: Community Performances Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 9.20: Hands on Portland, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 9.21 - 9.22: Neighborhood Performances, 2000-2002 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 9.23: Portland Youth Builders, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Day/Summer Camp Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Folder 9.24 - 10.5: Day/Summer Camp, 2000-2007 Add to Shelf

Extent: 7 folders

Box-Folder 10.6: California Programs, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.7: Miscellaneous Camp Activities, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.8: Photographs, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.9: Student Artwork Files, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.10: Scheduling, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Rhythm Explosion Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 3

Box-Folder 10.11 - 10.12: Rhythm Explosion, 1999-2003 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Series 6: Performance Materials, 1980-2011 Add to Shelf

Series VI contains various correspondence and advertisements in Dance Magazine and operating permits for the Homowo organization.

UnitID: Series VI

Box-Folder 10.13: Community Motive MCTV, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.14 - 10.15: General Files, 1980-2011 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 folders

Box-Folder 10.16: General Files, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.17: Newsletter, 2006-2008 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.18: Performance Scheduling, 2010-2011 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.19: Critical Mass, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.20: Dance Magazine, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.21: Performance Arts Registrar, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.22: Permits, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 10.23: Press, undated Add to Shelf

Subgroup 3: Obo Addy and Homowo Media, 1980-2008 Add to Shelf

This group contains various forms of media sources such as: VHS Tapes, Cassette Tapes, professional format studio reel-to-reel and video tapes, and CD/DVD formats. Performances of Obo Addy and his musical and dance organizations are represented in various forms of media. Photographs of Obo Addy and Homowo include professional studio images as well as undated/unsorted snapshots.

UnitID: Subgroup 3

Series 1: Video Presentations, 1990-2005 Add to Shelf

Series 1 contains VHS recordings of the Homowo festivals from 1990-2004 and includes one undated Betamax tape. The series also includes various performances by Obo Addy and Kukrudu or Okropong from 1980-2005. Additionally, the series contains video of Obo Addy’s trip to Ghana, student outreach, promotional tapes in the Echo Theater and Crystal Ballroom, and drum courses. The series contains 141 VHS tapes, one Betamax tape, 6 Umatic tapes, and 12 recordable video cassette tapes.

UnitID: Series 1

Sub-Series 1: Homowo Festival Tapes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Item 11.1: Homowa Festival, 1990 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.2: Homowo Festival at Pioneer Square, 1990 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.3: Kukrudu-Second Annual Homowa Festival, 1991 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.4: Second Annual Homowo Performance, 1991 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.5 - 11.6: Second Annual Homowo Festival, 1991 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 VHS Tapes

Box-Item 11.7: Homowo Festival Obo Addy and Kukrudu, 1991 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.8 - 11.11: Homowo Festival, 1996 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 videotapes

Box-Item 11.12: Homowo Festival Cathedral Park: Obo Addy and Kukrudu, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.13 - 11.19: Homowo Festival, 1997 Add to Shelf

Extent: 7 videotapes

Box-Item 11.20 - 11.25: Homowo Festival, 1998 Add to Shelf

Extent: 6 videotapes

Box-Item 11.26 - 11.29: Homowo Festival, 1999 Add to Shelf

Extent: 4 videotapes

Box-Item 11.30: Homowo Festival Ray Holman Steel Drums, 1999 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.31 - 11.36: Homowo Festival, 2001 Add to Shelf

Extent: 6 VHS Tapes

Box-Item 11.37: Homowo Festival, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.38 - 11.39: Homowo Storytelling Event, 2004 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 videotapes

Box-Item 11.40: Homowo Obo Addy and Kukrudu, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.41 - 11.43: Undated Homowo Festival, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 videotapes

Box-Item 11.44: Homowo Festival Cheb Djamel, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 11.45: Obo Addy Festival Homowa Foundation Beta Max Tape, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.1: Homowo Sukutai and Nzuko, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.2: Yoka Enzenze, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.3: PGE "Homowo Festival", undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Performance VHS Tapes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Item 12.4: Obo Addy Performing at Children's Fair, 1987 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.5: Reggae Makossa, 1987 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.6: Round Robin Jazz Festival, 1987 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.7: Gig Harbor Jazz Festival, 1987 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.8: Obo Addy and Kukrudu: Then and Now, 1988 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.9: Obo Addy and Kukrudu at Carnegie Music Hall, 1988 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.10: Kusika: A Celebration of the Human Spirit, 1989 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.11 - 12.12: Celebrating the Drum, 1990 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 videotapes

Box-Item 12.13: Kukrudu Live, 1990 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.14: Music by Blue Lake, 1990 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.15: Industrial Park, 1993 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.16 - 12.17: Obo Addy at Pacific University, 1994 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 videotapes

Box-Item 12.18: NappaWorld Music, Theatre and Dance Performances, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.19: House of Umoja Benefit, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.20: Samsam, 1995 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.21: Maui Concert, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.22: Obo Addy, Kuiska and Zambezi Band, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.23: Jeanette Frame and Obo Addy at Agate Hall, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.24: National Heritage Awards Concert, 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.25: Obo Addy and Kukrudu Dance, 1998 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.26: Crystal Ballroom, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.27: Blazers Halftime Show, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12: Echo Theater, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.28: World Beat Festival at Riverfront Park, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.29: Lewis and Clark College: Pulling at My Roots Concert, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.30: Obo Arts Festival, undated Add to Shelf

VHS videotape only contains audio.

Box-Item 12.31 - 12.32: Maui Arts and Cultural Center, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 videotapes

Box-Item 12.33: Obo Addy at the Zoo, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.34: Obo Addy and Okropong Traditional Music of Ghana, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.35: Rhythm Consciousness, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.36: Moxgan, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.37: Bamaya-Abu, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.38: Abu and Dagomba Drumming, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.39: Obo Addy and Okropong Adru - Work in Progress, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 12.40: Morgan and Oboadi Tape #1, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Ghana Trip and Drumming VHS Tapes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 3

Box-Item 13.1: Doris Korbai Addy Beginning Medicine Training, 1999 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.2: Damba: Abu's Mother's Theater, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.3: Deer Festival Ghana, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.4: President Clinton in Ghana, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.5: Ghana Tape, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.6: Ghana Drum Making, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.7: Zimbabwe: Nyaotother, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 13.8: Then and Now, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 4: Promotional VHS Tapes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 4

Box-Item 13.9 - 13.16: Crystal Ballroom Promotions, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 8 videotapes

Box-Item 13.17 - 13.22: Echo Theater Promotions, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 6 videotapes

Box-Item 13.23 - 13.29: Obo Addy General Promotions, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 7 videotapes

Sub-Series 5: Student Outreach/Information VHS Tapes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 5

Box-Item 14.1: Journey of the Drums, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.2: "Obo Addy", undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.3: Oregon Art Beats, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.4: Documentary by Lincoln High Schools, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14: Obo (Pringle School, Salem) Young Audiences, 1998 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.5: Rough Cuts of Obo Addy from Lincoln High school, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.6: Ball School Video, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.7: "Unity in Da Community", 1996 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.8: Obo Addy's Okoropong: Performances and Educational Outreach, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.9: Music and Dance of Africa, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.10: Making a Community, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.11: Discussing African Music, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.12: Arts at the Heart of Learning, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.13: Obo Addy Demo Tape, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.14 - 14.15: Music and Culture in Ghana: Mr. Obo Addy of Ghana with Kapana and Chata Addy, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 videotapes

Sub-Series 6: Video Cassettes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 6

Box-Item 14.16 - 14.17: Robin, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 Cassettes

Box-Item 14.18: R.J.Concert, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 14.19 - 14.20: Norman, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 Cassettes

Box-Item 14.21 - 14.23: Dean, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 Cassettes

Box-Item 14.24 - 14.26: Obo, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 Cassettes

Box-Item 14.27: Undated Cassette Tape, undated Add to Shelf

Series 2: Compact Discs and DVDs, 1994-2008 Add to Shelf

Series 2 contains CDs and DVDs of photos, audio, and video presentations. The series contains 50 CDs and DVDs.

UnitID: Series 2

Sub-Series 1: Audio Cassettes Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 1

Box-Folder 10.24: Obo Addy Audio Cassette Tapes and Inlays, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: Photo CDs Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 2

Box-Item 17.1: Obo Addy, Eric Griswold, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.2: Homowo from Jim Guadino, 2008 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.3: Homowo Pictures: Reprints, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.4: Homowo Photos, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.5: Photo #December 22, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.6: Final Reports Photos, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.7: Programming, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.8: Photo #2, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.9: Photo #3, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.10: Charles Maclean's Photo, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.11: Slide Show, 2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.12: Into Africa, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.13: Homowo: Metro North Photo, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.14: Photos from Lincoln Goat Day, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.15: Ball Photos, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.16: Okropong Promo Photos, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.17: Photos for Walgreen, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.18: Front/Back APAP Flyer, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.19: Homowo African Arts and Cultures, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.20: Homowo: Professional Posters, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 3: Music CDs Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 3

Box-Item 17.21: Obo Addy Wawshishijay, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.22: Wawshishijay Computer Generated, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.23: Obo Addy-Okropong: Traditional Music + Dance of Ghana, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.24: Obo Addy Kukrudu Music, 2000 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.25: Homowo African Arts and Culture, 2002 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.26: Obo and Okropong: Kennedy Center Youth Show, 2003 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.27: Critical Mass, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.28: Obo Addy's Cries of our Mothers (Computer Generated), 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.29: Obo Addy's Cries of our Mothers, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.30: Obo Addy PR: Alagao Songs, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.31: Master Drummer Obo Addy and Kukrudu, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.32: Le Boa with Obo Addy, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 4: Promotional CDs Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 4

Box-Item 17.33: Homowo African Arts and Cultures, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.34: Promo Folder, 2004 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.35: 3 IP File Promo, 2007 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.36: Homowo Promo, 2005-2006 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.37: NEA, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.38: Obo Promo, 2001 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.39: Set Up for Promo, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.40 - 17.42: Obo Addy Promo, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 3 CDs

Sub-Series 5: Information CDs and DVDs Add to Shelf

UnitID: Subseries 5

Box-Item 17.43: Powerpoint for George Middle School, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.44: Critical Links Powerpoint, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.45: Obo Addy Ghanian Drum Workshop in Seattle (DVD), undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.46: A Glimpse of Ghana Curriculum, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.47: In My Country (DVD), undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.48: Arts for Learning, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.49: Grants, 2005 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 17.50: Grants, undated Add to Shelf

Series 3: Professional/Studio Format Media, 1980-1994 Add to Shelf

Series 3 contains professional broadcast materials and includes 13 Umatic video tapes both dated and undated.

UnitID: Series 3

Box-Item 15.1: Dub of Obo Addy, 1980 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 15.2: Obo Addy and Kukrudu at Homowo Festival, 1991 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 15.3 - 15.7: Second Annual Homowow Festival, 1992 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 15.8: Obo Addy Tape #5, 1993 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 15.9: Homowa Festival, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 15.10: Kukrudu in Ghana: Panafest, 1994 Add to Shelf

Box-Item 16.1 - 16.2: Maui Concert, 1996 Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 items

Box-Item 16.3: Juke Joints and Jubilee, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 16.4: Reggae Makossa, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 16.5: Dub of Kwanzaa Special, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 16.6: Huneme School, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Item 16.7 - 16.8: African Ritual Then and Now, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 2 items

Box-Item 16.9: Front Street Weekly, undated Add to Shelf

Series 4: Photographs - Unsorted, circa 1986 - circa 2000 Add to Shelf

Series 4 includes unsorted materials such as slides and photo negatives. The series contains approximately 400 color photos, 100 slides, and 300 negatives.

UnitID: Series 4

Box-Item 18.1 - 18.8: Unsorted and Undated Photographic Prints, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 8 folders

Box-Item 18.9 - 18.16: Unsorted and Undated Slides, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 8 folders

Box-Item 18.17 - 18.21: Unsorted and Undated Negatives, undated Add to Shelf

Extent: 5 folders

Subgroup 4: Obo Addy Legacy Project Materials, 2012-2018 Add to Shelf

Subgroup 4 consists of materials related to the Obo Addy Legacy Projet (OALP), formerly known as Homowo African Arts and Cultures. Following the passing of Obo Addy on September 13th, 2012, the organization maintained its mission while changing its name to the Obo Addy Legacy Project; the organization closed in 2018. Materials in this subgroup include promotions and publicity, administration, and educational materials.

Series 1: Promotions and Publicity, 2013-2018 Add to Shelf

Series 1 contains promotional materials such as press releases, articles, flyers, and other materials promoting performances, educational outreach, and other activities related to the Obo Addy Legacy Project. Materials range in date from 2013 to 2018.

Box-Folder 21.4: Legact Project/Tribute Press, 2013-2018 Add to Shelf

Series 2: Teaching and Educational Endeavors, 2012-2018 Add to Shelf

Series 2 contains materials from the Obo Addy Legacy Projects Educational Endeavors. This includes marerials such as teaching materials and thank-you letters from elementary school participants. In addition, the series contains information regarding the OALP's D.R.U.M. Language Project, including administrative marerials and educational materials.

Sub-Series 1: Educational Materials Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.5: A Journey to Ghana, the Heart of Africa, 2012-2014 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.6: Miscellaneous teaching/educational materials, 2012-2018 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.7: Elementary School Thank-you Letters, undated Add to Shelf

Sub-Series 2: D.R.U.M. Language Project Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.8: D.R.U.M. Language Administrative Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.9: D.R.U.M. Language Surveys/Teaching Materials, undated Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.10: D.R.U.M. Language: Hillcrest Survey's, undated Add to Shelf

Series 3: Administrative Materials, 2012-2018 Add to Shelf

Series 3 contains administrative materials related to the Obo Addy Legacy Project (OALP), including correspondence, information regarding the board members, and other materials related to the administrative efforts of the organization.

Box-Folder 21.11: Administration and Correspondence, 2012-2018 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.12: United Way- Donation Verification, 2014 Add to Shelf

Box-Folder 21.13: OALP Organization Closure Documentation, 2018 Add to Shelf