Foundation for the National Archives' longtime partner
expands educational support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Texas
Instruments, a longtime supporter of the educational initiatives at
the National Archives Experience, has donated a new
state-of-the-art projection system to the Foundation for the
National Archives for the National Archives' William G. McGowan
Theater.
The donation of a DLP Digital Cinema projector and associated
equipment from Texas Instruments' DLP Products and Christie Digital
Systems enables the theater to present 2K resolution digital files,
representing the best image quality available.
The theater will begin using the new projection system for film
showings this fall, including the September
22 screening of the 1995 Academy Award-winning film A
Time for Justice -- a documentary on the Civil Rights movement
presented at the 5th Annual Charles Guggenheim Tribute Program
– as well as the 8th Annual showcase of Academy Award®
nominated documentaries and short subjects in February 2012.
"This generous donation will allow the McGowan Theater and The
Guggenheim Center for the Documentary Film at the National Archives
to keep pace with the growing trend in documentary filmmaking to
produce and distribute films as high-quality digital files rather
than on film, videotape, or DVD," said Tom
Nastick, public program producer at the National Archives.
"In addition, the equipment improves the image quality of HD and
standard definition video presented in the theater."
Texas Instruments was a generous contributor to the development
of the National Archives Experience, and has supported the
Foundation for the National Archives' scholarship program for
teachers attending Primarily Teaching Institutes at National
Archives facilities around the country. Their support also helped
make possible the revolutionary website DocsTeach, which is
being used by thousands of history, civics, math, and science
teachers nationwide to create and share lesson plans based on
primary sources from the National Archives.
"We are extremely grateful to Texas Instruments for all they
have done to support the National Archives' educational outreach,"
said Thora Colot, executive director
of the Foundation for the National Archives. "This donation, in
particular, is a wonderful tribute to our former Foundation
president, the late Charles
Guggenheim, who helped the National Archives create a
state-of-the-art venue for the public to view its stunning
collection of documentary films. Texas Instruments' donation
ensures that the McGowan Theater can continue to present these
films with the latest, high-quality equipment. It is fitting that
this equipment will be used in this week's screening of Charles'
own award-winning documentary."
"We're pleased that TI technology can contribute to the
educational experience of visitors to the National Archives," said
Paula Collins, TI vice president of
Government Relations. "Our country's future depends on our ability
to innovate and be competitive. As students learn about our
country's past, these resources will also keep them engaged and
inspire innovation that's such a critical part of our future."
About the Foundation for the National Archives
The Foundation for the National Archives is an independent
nonprofit that serves as the National Archives' private-sector
partner in the creation of and ongoing support of the National
Archives Experience, which includes permanent exhibits, educational
programs, traveling exhibits, special events and film screenings,
and historical/records-related products, publications, and media.
The Foundation helps the public understand the importance of the
holdings of the National Archives by presenting the depth and
diversity of the records through award-winning, interactive
educational exhibits and programs. It generates financial and
creative support for the National Archives Experience from
individuals, foundations, and corporations who share a belief in
the importance of innovative civics education.
About the National Archives Experience
The National Archives Experience, created by the National
Archives in partnership with the Foundation for the National
Archives, has transformed the visitor experience at the National
Archives' Washington, D.C.
building, and includes a renovated Rotunda for the Charters of
Freedom, the award-winning Public Vaults permanent interactive
exhibition, the William G. McGowan Theater, the Lawrence F.
O'Brien Gallery for special
exhibits, the Boeing Learning Center, and the Digital Vaults online
exhibit. These components make the rich resources of the National
Archives accessible to Americans nationwide
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and
develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI
innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in
more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.
SOURCE Foundation for the National Archives