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Title: Amos 'n' Andy (Program 360)
Date: 1929-05-29
Description: Amos and Andy are discussing the possible embezzlement of lodge funds by the Kingfish, when Andy shows Amos some proposed new by-laws of the lodge, drafted by the Kingfish. These by-laws allow the Kingfish to take whatever he needs.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Amos 'n' Andy
Subject: Amos 'n' Andy (Radio program); Comedy sketches
Local Identifier: amos-001
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50199
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Title: Amos 'n' Andy (Program 377)
Date: 1929-06-08
Description: The boys are discussing ways to pay back a loan that Andy took out for his girlfriend's furniture. They begin by writing a letter to her new husband, but the Kingfish arrives and suggests that the boys take the taxi company and themselves to New York, where the Kingfish has just been appointed lodgemaster of the New York Chapter of the Mystic Knights of the Sea.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Amos 'n' Andy
Subject: Amos 'n' Andy (Radio program); Comedy sketches
Local Identifier: amos-002
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50200
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Biography in Sound: Architect of Victory - George C. Marshall (Reel 1)
Date: 1958-07-03
Description: Narrated by David Brinkley, produced by James L. Holton. The story of this great military leader, told by his voice and some of his friends: General William Sexton, foreign correspondent Mark Watson (Baltimore Sun), General Lawton Collins, General George Herron, Speaker Sam Rayburn, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, General John Hull, Lord Alanbrooke, Harry S. Truman, Dean Acheson, Bromley Smith, Ray Scherer of NBC, Dwight Eisenhower, Anna Rosenberg and Robert A. Lovett.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959
Local Identifier: bios-069
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17184
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Biography in Sound: Architect of Victory - George C. Marshall (Reel 2)
Date: 1958-07-03
Description: Narrated by David Brinkley, produced by James L. Holton. The story of this great military leader, told by his voice and some of his friends: General William Sexton, foreign correspondent Mark Watson (Baltimore Sun), General Lawton Collins, General George Herron, Speaker Sam Rayburn, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, General John Hull, Lord Alanbrooke, Harry S. Truman, Dean Acheson, Bromley Smith, Ray Scherer of NBC, Dwight Eisenhower, Anna Rosenberg and Robert A. Lovett.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959
Local Identifier: bios-070
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17185
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Title: Biography in Sound: Theodore Roosevelt (Reel 1)
Date: 1958-10-10
Description: Written by Earl Hamner. Directed by Burt Leonard. Narrated by Walter O'Keefe. A biography of Teddy Roosevelt told by his friends and relatives [Teddy Roosevelt Jr., Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, Senator Roy Watkins (Utah), and others.] Program traces his career from Mayor of New York thru his positions as Secretary of War, The Rough Riders, Governor of New York, Vice President, President, private citizen and explorer.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Local Identifier: bios-026
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17180
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Biography in Sound: Theodore Roosevelt (Reel 2)
Date: 1958-10-10
Description: Written by Earl Hamner. Directed by Burt Leonard. Narrated by Walter O'Keefe. A biography of Teddy Roosevelt told by his friends and relatives [Teddy Roosevelt Jr., Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, Senator Roy Watkins (Utah), and others.] Program traces his career from Mayor of New York thru his positions as Secretary of War, The Rough Riders, Governor of New York, Vice President, President, private citizen and explorer.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Local Identifier: bios-027
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17181
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Biography in Sound: Typewriter in a Foxhole (Reel 1)
Date: 1958-01-16
Description: The story of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, narrated by Robert McCormick and featuring the voices of Merrill Mueller, Lindsay Nelson, Hoagy Carmichael, General Omar Bradley, others.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
Local Identifier: bios-019
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17182
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Biography in Sound: Typewriter in a Foxhole (Reel 2)
Date: 1958-01-16
Description: The story of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, narrated by Robert McCormick and featuring the voices of Merrill Mueller, Lindsay Nelson, Hoagy Carmichael, General Omar Bradley, others.
Series: Entertainment programs -- Biography in Sound
Subject: Historical drama; Radio programs
Subject -- Personal Name: Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
Local Identifier: bios-020
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17183
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: CBS Covers the D-Day Invasion (5:52 - 6:22 AM)
Date: 1944-06-06
Description: CBS. Parts 13-14. Major Eliot continues with a bulletin -- Nazis report Allied landings, etc. Then Bob Trout reviews the morning's events, reads SHAEF bulleting-Allied battleships support invasion, re-reads Gen. Pershing's statement. Switch to London for brief recap of invasion news. Trout resumes with a recap of events. Then Major Eliot has a feature item about an American sergeant, other invasion stories about Allied preparation. Then Trout resumes with New York reaction to invasion.
Series: News programs
Subject: World War II; World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns France Normandy
Subject -- Personal Name: Trout, Robert
Local Identifier: news-680
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17172
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Concert by Marian Anderson, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Date: 1939-04-09
Description: NBC Blue Network. Special concert given by Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, sponsored in conjunction with Howard University and the Department of the Interior. Unidentified announcer. Introduction by Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes. 1. Introduction - Ickes. 2. "America" 3. "O Mio Fernando" 4. "Ave Maria" Intermission. Remarks by NBC announcer on size of crowd, view from the Memorial and a short review of Anderson's career. 5. "Git on Board" 6. "Trying to Make Heaven My Home"
Series: News programs
Subject: Women singers
Subject -- Personal Name: Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993
Local Identifier: news-633
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17179
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth (Reel 1)
Date: 1953-06-02
Description: ABC Radio. John McVane is in New York and reporting the ceremonies in London are Tom Flemming, Raymond Baxter, Ted Malone, Mary Margaret McBride, Fredrick B. Opper, Blevins Davis, Jack Parker, Audrey Russell, Bob Studavent. BBC describes the procession to the Abbey as it passes Trafalgar Square, Mary Margaret McBride outside the Abbey describes the dignitaries arriving, various descriptions of the procession.
Series: News programs
Subject: Coronations
Subject -- Personal Name: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
Local Identifier: news-750
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17178
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: FDR Declaration of War (Reel 1)
Date: 1941-12-08
Description: Mutual Broadcasting System. Fulton Lewis, Jr. and Walter Compton in the House Radio Gallery. Disc 1 begins with FDR's address. He backgrounds the recent peace talks, etc.
Series: News programs
Subject: World War II; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941
Subject -- Personal Name: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Compton, Walter, 1912-1959; Lewis, Fulton, 1903-1966
Local Identifier: news-673
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17176
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Title: Fulton Lewis Jr. and The News
Date: 1940-11-07
Description: From WGN, Chicago. Guy Savage, announcer. FDR wins third term and Mr. Lewis offers detailed and interesting election results.
Series: News programs
Subject: Presidents United States Election
Subject -- Personal Name: Lewis, Fulton, 1903-1966; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Local Identifier: news-656
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-17175
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: The Goldbergs and Joyce Jordan, M.D. (June 7, 1944)
Date: 1944-06-07
Description: The Goldbergs - Bud Colyer, announcer. Emily, Capt. Burkoff and the Goldbergs are leaving the train station and quickly problems develop between Emily and the Captain. Joyce Jordan, M.D. - Joyce bumps into Vic, an old friend, as she’s on her way to clean her new house. Later, Vic and his new love Carol are walking by the river.
Series: Entertainment programs -- The Goldbergs
Subject: Radio programs; Soap operas
Local Identifier: goldbergs-001
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50204
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear It Now (Episode 01)
Date: 1950-12-15
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Music composed by Dave Diamond and conducted by Alfredo Antonini. Warren Sweeney, announcer. Content includes: Developments in Korea. The letters of President Harry Truman. News in Washington. Poet Carl Sandburg speaks on freedom. Audio portrait of General Douglas MacArthur.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows
Subject -- Personal Name: Friendly, Fred W.; MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964; Murrow, Edward R.; Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Local Identifier: HearItNow-001
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50159
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear It Now (Episode 02)
Date: 1950-12-22
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Music composed by Dave Diamond and conducted by Alfredo Antonini. Warren Sweeney, announcer. Content includes: Developments in Korea. Bomb shelters in Washington. Dwight Eisenhower returns to the service. British Prime Minister Atlee comments on his recent meeting with President Harry Truman. Segment with Connie Mack, baseball old-timer.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows
Subject -- Personal Name: Attlee, C. R. (Clement Richard), 1883-1967; Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969; Friendly, Fred W.; Murrow, Edward R.; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Local Identifier: HearItNow-002
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50160
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear it Now (Episode 03)
Date: 1950-12-29
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Warren Sweeney, announcer. Content includes: Developments in Korea. Opening of the new United Nations Building in New York. Christmas night in Los Angeles, record for traffic accidents, death and drunk drivers. Pope Pius XII seals St. Peter's Door ending the Holy Year. Don Hollenbeck reports on The Press and the Enemy how Soviet Union interprets American newspapers. Rose Bowl preview, biggest sports event of 1950. Red Barber reports on golfer Ben Hogan's recovery. Close-Up: The American Fighting Man, Model 1950.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows; United Nations
Subject -- Personal Name: Friendly, Fred W.; Murrow, Edward R.; Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958
Local Identifier: HearItNow-003
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50163
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear It Now (Episode 04)
Date: 1951-01-05
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Olan Tice, announcer. Content includes: CBS announcer with the arrival of the New Year. Opening of 82nd Congress with roll call, Representative Joe Martin introduces Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. Developments in Korea including the fall of Seoul. Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Gordon Deane comments on whether the Soviets have the bomb. Dwight Eisenhower comments on his future military role.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows; United States. Congress (82nd, 1st session : 1951)
Subject -- Personal Name: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969; Friendly, Fred W.; Murrow, Edward R.; Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Local Identifier: HearItNow-004
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50164
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear It Now (Episode 05)
Date: 1951-01-12
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Olan Tice, announcer. Content includes: Developments in Korea including serious refugee problem. New 10 cent phone call. Dwight Eisenhower leaves Washington for European command. Highlights of President Harry Truman's State of the Union message. Senator Robert Taft's opposing views. Bing Crosby's 20th anniversary in radio.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows
Subject -- Personal Name: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969; Friendly, Fred W.; Murrow, Edward R.; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Local Identifier: HearItNow-005
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50165
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

Title: Hear It Now (Episode 07)
Date: 1951-01-26
Description: Edited and produced by Fred W. Friendly and Edward R. Murrow. Olan Tice, announcer. Content includes: Congressional debate about sending troops to Europe. Eric Sevareid comments on Dwight Eisenhower's tour of Europe. Developments in Korea. David Lillienthal on the value of the A-bomb as a guarantee of victory. Leo Durocher sends greetings to an umpire. Advice to graduating New York police class. Close-Up: The biography of a pound of steak.
Series: News programs -- Hear It Now
Subject: Cold War; Interviewing on radio; Korean War, 1950-1953; Radio programs; Radio talk shows
Subject -- Personal Name: Durocher, Leo, 1906-; Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969; Friendly, Fred W.; Murrow, Edward R.
Local Identifier: HearItNow-007
Type: Sound recordings
Physical Location: American University Library -- Special Collections
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-50166
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this recording is available from the American University Library -- Special Collections.

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