Audio materials, bulk: circa 1943-1967, 1939-1971
This series contains 76 reel-to-reel tapes ( 7" and 3.75 IPS)and 79 discs (12", 78 rpm, two sided). The tapes consist primarily of muscial programming produced by the Voice of America. The bulk of the discs consists of 57 "V" Discs, produced for the Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. Artists represented include: Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, Mary Martin, Ginny Simms, Ella Fitzgerald, and Igor Stravinsky with the New York Philharmonic. Other discs are from the U. S. Information Service and the Voice of America, some of which appear to be in Vietnamese.
The tapes have been inventoried and descrpitions are available under the Inventories/Additional Description section.
Dates
- Majority of material found within circa 1943-1967
- 1939-1971
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.
Extent
76 Tape Reels
77 Sound Discs
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This series 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.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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