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Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings, 1940-1952

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Milner, Lois
Title
Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings
Dates
1940-1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
250 phonograph records, 135 compact discs.
Collection Number
A1005
Summary
The Lois Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings contains 259 phonograph records of radio programs from 1940-1952. These programs cover a variety of topics but appear to mostly be targeted towards children, or related to school in some way.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

In 1895, Marconi had the first succesful long distance radio transmission, spanning approximately 1.5 miles. As technology allowed radio to become a better communication and entertainment medium, it grew rapidly. By the 1940s, most households had a receiver and many commercially produced shows were available. Adaptations of written works, such as the "Children's Friend of the Air" programs in the Lois Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings were common as well.

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Content Description

The Lois Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings contains 135 cds of radio programs from 1940-1952. These programs cover a variety of topics but appear to mostly be targeted towards children, or related to school in some way. All records have been digitized and are available to listen to on the 135 compact discs detailed in this finding aid.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings must be obtained from the Special Collections Multimedia Archivist.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Lois Milner collection of broadcast radio audio recordings A1005, Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:A1005.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in the order in which they were digitized.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Lois Milner in 2009.

Processing Note

Processed by Ben Sandberg in 2012.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Children's radio programs
  • Radio

Form or Genre Terms

  • Sound recordings
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