The J. David Goldin Collection includes nearly 10,000 radio programs on 16" discs broadcast from the 1930s through the 1950s. The programs include variety shows, radio plays, political speeches, news programs, documentary programs, advertisements, and music programs.
Creators:
Goldin, J. David
Dates:
1926/1960
Repository/Collector:
Marr Sound Archives
Repository/Collector Type:
College or university
City:
Kansas City
State:
Missouri
Country:
United States
Extent:
10,000 items
Content types:
Performed music and Spoken word
Formats:
Pressed LP disc and Lacquer disc
Carrier types:
Audio disc
Languages:
English
Genres:
Radio station identifications, Radio announcements, Radio speeches, Documentary radio programs, Historical radio programs, Educational radio programs, Public affairs radio programs, Radio news programs, Radio docudramas, Radio airchecks, War radio programs, Nonfiction radio programs, and Radio specials
Access statement:
This collection is searchable through the University of Missouri- Kansas City Library catalog. Items from the catalog can be requested and digital copies are provided.
Usage statement:
This collection is open for research and educational use.
Inventory description:
Item level catalog records
Historical relevance:
J. David Goldin amassed one of the most comprehensive collections of radio programs in the world. Its breadth covers the landscape of broadcast recordings in the United States from the 1930s-1950s. It is an invaluable resource for history and mass communication research.