Frank D. Barton papers, 1932-1977
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barton, Frank D., 1909-
- Title
- Frank D. Barton papers
- Dates
- 1932-1977 (inclusive)19321977
- Quantity
- 1.55 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06741
- Summary
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frank D. Barton (1909- ) played trumpet for several dance and big bands in California before joining the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) as a radio and television announcer from 1936-1974. He was announcer for the radio program "One Man's Family" from 1947-1959 and on television he performed for the "Bob Hope Specials" from 1958-1974, the "Dean Martin Show" from 1965-1974, the Emmy and Academy Awards and the Andy Williams Show.
Content Description
Collection contains miscellaneous materials relating to Barton's work as a television and radio announcer including correspondence (1947-1977); newspaper clippings (1932-1974); photographs of Barton with various bands (1933-1935); a reel-to-reel audio tape of a 1947 episode of "One Man's Family"; 6 78 rpm phonograph records of Barton with the Tom Croakley Orchestra playing on the Hills Brothers Coffee Radio Program (1934-1938); scattered scripts for "One Man's Family"; 1 u-matic video tape of Barton on the "Tomorrow Show" in 1974 upon his retirement from NBC; and a scrapbook.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System Requirements1947 show of "One man's family" -- Reel-to-reel audio tape.
Tom Croakley Orchestra performances -- Phonodisc -- 78 rpm.
"Tomorrow show" -- Video tape -- u-matic.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank D. Barton at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Radio announcing -- United States.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Television announcing -- United States.
- Television programs -- United States.
Corporate Names
- National Broadcasting Company, inc.
- Tom Croakley Orchestra.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Radio scripts.
- Scrapbooks.
Titles within the Collection
- Hills Brothers coffee show (Radio program)
