Includes recordings of news broadcasts, 1933 to present. Some tapes have been donated to the National Archives and to the Milo Ryan History in Sound: KIRO-CBS Collection, formerly at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA and now at the National Archives. Access to tapes is available on a "for sale" basis. Archives may also contain some recordings of general programs but no listing is available and access may not be possible due to legal issues.
See searchable online database for complete information on all performers, operas and ballets at the Met since 1883. The database also includes photos, designs, reviews, statistics, and chapters on great events in Met history. Contact organization regarding access to print archives.
Clippings, papers and 2,000 recordings, including air-checks and transcription discs of the Orchestra's appearance on many programs, including the Eveready Hour. Collection is privately held.
Professional and personal files including Armstrong's correspondence with professional associations, other engineers, and friends, his research notes, circuit diagrams, lectures, articles, legal papers, and other related materials. Of his many inventions and developments, the most important are: 1) the regenerative or feedback circuit, 1912, the first amplified radio reception, 2) the superheterodyne circuit, 1918, the basis of modern radio and radar, 3) superregeneration, 1922, a very simple, high-power receiver now used in emergency mobile service, and 4) frequency modulation - FM, 1933, static-free radio reception of high fidelity
Extent:
295.7 linear ft ( 573 boxes, 30 flat folders, 10 phono discs, & 5 tape reels).
Repository/Collector:
Rare Book and Manuscript Collections, Butler Library
Arnold discusses his early advertising experiences, first contacts with radio, broadcasting and advertising, his role as Director of Development for NBC, pre-recorded programs and early radio advertisers.
Edward Albano (Figaro) ; Anna Quartin (Rosina) ; Giuseppe Barsotti (Il Conte) ; Imerio Ferrari (Basilico) ; Eugenio Prosperoni (Bartolo) ; Miguel Sandoval, conductor.
Content types:
Sounds
Extent:
4 recordings
Repository/Collector:
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
Edward Albano (Tonio) ; Lola Monte [sic] Gorsey (Nedda) ; Edward Ransome (Canio) ; Alfred Chigi (Silvio) ; Paolo Calvini (Beppe) ; Miguel Sandoval, conductor ; unidentified chorus.
Content types:
Sounds
Extent:
4 recordings
Repository/Collector:
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center