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Audiovisual Materials and Artifacts, 1920-1985

 Series
Identifier: VI

Scope and Content of the Series

The WSB Radio Records contain a large number of photographs, slides, film footage of various events, a music library including nearly 55,000 disc recordings (indexed by title and performing artist), approximately 300 transcription discs dating from circa 1942 through the mid-1950s, and a number of tape recordings of interviews and WSB programs. Arranged by subject, alphabetically, the photographs and slides depict WSB facilities, employees, performers, awards, events, and promotions. The WSB films are listed alphabetically by title and provide coverage of award ceremonies, radio news, anniversary celebrations, and other events. Microphones, headsets, plaques, a banner, and other equipment comprise the artifact portion of the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1985

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet (in 52 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement note

  • Subseries A: Photographs
    • Sub-subseries 1: WSB History and Facilities, 1920-1980, undated
    • Sub-subseries 2: WSB Employees and Performers, 1925-1977, undated
    • Sub-subseries 3: WSB Awards, Events, and Promotions, 1933-1984, undated
    • Sub-subseries 4: Slides, undated
  • Subseries B: Sound Recordings
    • Sub-subseries 1: Transcripts
    • Sub-subseries 2: Recordings
  • Subseries C: Films, 1959-1972, undated
  • Subseries D: Artifacts, 1920-1985, undated

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
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