Vox Pop Program Materials, 1932-1948
Series I contains materials relating to the Vox Pop program. Included are: correspondence, interview questions, scripts, newspaper clippings, magazine articles pertaining to publicity about Vox Pop, promotional materials, Parks Johnson's notebooks, tickets to Vox Pop broadcasts and other programs, photographs, and artifacts. Subseries 8 (Ephemera) contains awards, certificates, and honorary memberships given to either Parks Johnson, his partners, or to the program itself. Subseries 10 (Artifacts) includes such unique items as: Vox Pop pipes, examples of funny hats sent in by listeners, name tags worn by Parks Johnson, a bullet in a red felt case, a larkspur wreath, and a sample of synthetic rubber.
Dates
- 1932-1948
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Extent
24.80 Linear Feet
Arrangement
Series 1 consists of subseries.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
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College Park Maryland 20742
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