Sam J. Slate papers, 1937-1964
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Slate, Sam J.
- Title
- Sam J. Slate papers
- Dates
- 1937-1964 (inclusive)19371964
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes) + phonodiscs.
- Collection Number
- 06504
- 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
Slate (1909- ) worked as a radio writer from 1935-1942. After serving in World War II, he was program director for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in New York City from 1945-1951, producing a variety of programs on the United States for British audiences. Slate served with CBS Radio from 1951-1963 and was a vice-president with RKO General Broadcasting after 1963. In 1963 he also co-authored the book "It Sounds Impossible," a history of radio broadcasting in the U.S.
Content Description
Collection contains 20 pieces of correspondence regarding publication of "It Sounds Impossible" (1963-1964); scripts for the radio programs "Defense for America," "Gang Busters," "Mr. District Attorney," and "Your Defense Reporter" written by Slate (1937-1941); 2 scrapbooks; photographs of Slate; and 8 33 1/3 rpm records for two BBC programs on the Mississippi Delta and music in New Orleans (1947). The scrapbooks are photocopies and the scripts are mimeographs.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Radio scripts.
Personal Names
- Slate, Sam J. -- It sounds impossible.
Corporate Names
- British Broadcasting Corporation.
Geographical Names
- Delta (Miss. : Region)
- New Orleans (La.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Radio producers and directors.
- Radio writers.
