Records of a major 1982 exhibition mounted by the National Museum of American History recounting Roosevelt's relationship with the American people through mass media, particularly radio broadcasting. Includes exhibition scripts documenting the early political years of Roosevelt and his presidency, especially emphasizing his skillful use of radio and the fireside chats during the 1930s and 1940s.
Recordings of performances from the Walnut Valley Festivals of 1981 and 1982. The annual Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS features competitions and live performances of the world's foremost string instrumentalists and folk/bluegrass performers.
Sound recordings of Outdoors With Ed Dodd, weekly 15-minute programs that focused on conservation and human interaction with the natural world and included camping tips. The tone of the program is informal, usually consisting of a brief conversation between the show's host, Peter Roberts, and Ed Dodd, the creator of the Mark Trail comic strip. Occasionally there are identified guests. Also includes video taped interview with Dodd and a copy of a television program.
Audiocassettes contain radio spots, including advertisements prepared by Doak, Carrier & Associates; radio appearances particularly on WINA's "Talk Back" and recordings of various appearances at local events. Other local political figures recorded in these tapes include Paul Harris, Jane Maddux, Ed Robb, Al Weed, and Phyllis A. Whitney. One tape contains a campaign appearance by an unidentified candidate after Emily's death.
Content types:
Sounds and Other
Repository/Collector:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library