Television

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered general works on television and general technical works on equipment.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Francis Craig Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0091
Abstract

The Francis Craig Collection contains material ranging in date from 1919 to 1994 and makes up 2.51 linear feet. The papers include personal and biographical information, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs. The major portion of the collection, however, dates from the 1930’s and 1940’s and consists of clippings, sheet music, and recordings.

Dates: 1919 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1930s-1940s

Denna Frank Fleming Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0142
Abstract

The papers of Denna F. Fleming include material from several areas of his life and work - those of teacher, writer, political scientist, and concerned citizen. They cover the years 1930-1974.

Dates: 1930 - 1974

Julian Goodman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0880
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the personal and corporate papers including photographs, audio visual material, and memorabilia of Julian Goodman who was both President and Chairman of the Board of NBC (the National Broadcasting Company) from 1966 until his retirement in May of 1979. The dates of these papers range from 1941-1996, with the majority of the material in the 34 year period that Goodman worked for NBC (1945-1979).

Dates: 1941 - 1996

Grand Ole Opry Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0178
Abstract

This collection, donated in 1967 by Jesse Wills, is composed of a wide variety of items of historical and musical interest, including songbooks, correspondence, photographs, and other unique items. As president of National Life and Accident Insurance Company, the parent company of WSM, Inc. and the Grand Ole Opry, Wills had access to a wide variety of material associated with country music in general and the Grand Ole Opry in particular.

Dates: 1930s-1960s

Jon Krampner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0882
Abstract

The Jon Krampner Papers (created from 1992-1997) are comprised of research materials pertaining to his published biography of Fred Coe. The papers include notes (both written and highlighted photocopies), clippings, photocopies of clippings, photographs, cassette tapes with interviews (recorded from 1992-1995), typed transcripts of these interviews, notes prior to the interviews and post interview notes, occasionally with follow up questions.

Dates: 1992 - 1997

Delbert Mann Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0007
Abstract

Delbert Mann Collection covers the period from 1947 to 1992 and is concerned with the professional life and career of American film and television director Delbert Mann. Among the documents preserved in the collection, there are production papers, correspondence, scripts, memoirs, photographs, and videotapes.

Dates: 1928 - 1993

Francis Robinson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0367

Dinah Shore Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.1020
Abstract The Dinah Shore collection consists of the personal and professional materials of Dinah Shore, an award-winning singer and television host. The collection spans the 1920s through the 2010s, with the bulk of the materials from 1960-1989, coinciding with the peak of Dinah’s television career. Materials include photographs (both professional and personal), newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, books and booklets, and manuscripts. Highlights include the professional photographs, which are...
Dates: 1920s-2010s

Norman Stuart Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0423
Scope and Contents

This .21 linear feet collection contains 35 pieces of correspondence, nine photographs, and one theatrical program. Subjects in the correspondence cover the theatre, television, World War II, V-E Day, general notes, telegrams, and thank you notes. Please note that some correspondence has been glued on sheets with other correspondence.

Dates: 1930–1980

WSM Radio and Television Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0535
Abstract

The WSM Radio & TV collection is composed of correspondence, photographs, scripts of radio programs, and promotional material. It is stored in thirteen manuscript boxes, eight of which contain scripts of radio programs. Dates of the collection range from 1928 to 1966 with a large portion of the material dated in the 1940s.

Dates: 1928 - 1966

 

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