Airchecks, 1938-1956
This series contains airchecks of both local and national programming, from regional stations as well as major networks such as NBC Red, NBC Blue, CBS, Mutual and ABC. Formats include music, drama, suspense, comedy, talk shows, quiz shows, soap operas, variety programs, agricultural shows, advertisements, auditions and test pressings. Each disc has been numbered individually. This series consists of discs #1-784, #1101-1137, #1549-1620.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1956
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. This collection contains audiovisual materials. Items that cannot be used in the Special Collections reading room or are too fragile for researchers require that a digital copy be made prior to use. If you would like to access these materials, please contact... us prior to your visit.
See moreExtent
833 Sound Discs (16 inch discs)
60 Sound Discs (78 RPM discs)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by format and topic. Refer to the external documents for a complete inventory.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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