"Arch Oboler's Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" Audio Tapes, 1939-1945

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oboler, Arch, 1909-1987.
Title
"Arch Oboler's Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" Audio Tapes
Dates
1939-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.15 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
11548
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Arch Oboler (1907-1987) was a radio writer and producer during the first half of the twentieth century. He wrote and produced a number of popular radio shows during the 1930s and 1940s, including "Arch Oboler's Plays" (1939-1940, 1945), "Plays for Americans" (1942), "Everything for the Boys" (1944), and "Arch Oboler Special" (1945).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of an incomplete set of audio cassette tapes (10 tapes) from Arch Oboler's audio collection "Arch Oboler's Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow", which contains episodes of radio programs written and produced by Oboler between 1939 and 1945, including "Arch Oboler's Plays", "Plays for Americans", "Everything for the Boys", and "Arch Oboler Special".

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Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Arch Oboler at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Radio -- Production and direction -- United States.
  • Radio authorship -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Radio plays -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Radio producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Radio writers -- United States -- 20th century.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audio cassettes.