Henson, Jim
Topic
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jim Henson video collection
Collection
0009-SCPA-HENSON
Found in:
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
Abstract
Jim Henson (1936-1990) was an American artist, puppeteer, innovator, and filmmaker. He is known for his work as a designer, director, and performer for various movies, commercials, and television programs, most famously Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. The Jim Henson video collection at the University of Maryland contains 68 digital videos spanning 35 years of Henson's innovative work in television and film. These full-length videos can...
Dates:
1965-1998; Majority of material found in 1975-1990
Polly Smith collection on Jim Henson
Collection
0468-SCPA-SMITH-HENSON
Found in:
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
Abstract
Polly Smith (b. 1949) is an American inventor and costume designer who created costumes for Jim Henson Company productions beginning in 1978. Her work includes design and construction for films and television series including The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, The Dark Crystal, Muppet Treasure Island, and Muppets Wizard of Oz. This collection contains character...
Dates:
1970-2016