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KB 101 - Riverwork, 1979 September 22

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 109
Identifier: Subseries H

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

John Sinclair was a pyrotechnical artist who organized and executed several large shows of fireworks where he combined both aerial elements with large ground-based constructions. Sinclair desired to create a full experience around the fireworks show and was well respected for his ability to craft those experiences. These papers cover Sinclair’s design of a show for the 20th anniversary of the Lloyd Center, as well as for many individual private shows. Additionally, a film was created by Harry Dawson entitled “Fireplay,” which documents Sinclair’s process of creating the pyrotechnical show for the Lloyd Center. There are files outside of this subseries relevant to Sinclair indicating that he gave up designing fireworks several years after his show at the Lloyd Center.

Dates

  • Creation: 1979 September 22

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers with the exception of selected files.

Extent

From the Collection: 100 Linear Feet (100 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions

Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
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Salem Oregon 97301 United States