Research Catalog

The March of time

Title
The March of time : radio broadcasts, 1936-06-16 through 1936-06-19.
Publication
New York : Time, inc., 1936.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Van Voorhis, Westbrook, 1903-1968
  • Larsen, Roy E. (Roy Edward), 1899-
  • Barlow, Howard, 1892-1972
  • Nichols, Ora Daigle
  • Columbia Broadcasting Symphony, performer.
  • Time, Inc., producer.
  • Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, sponsor.
  • WABC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), broadcaster.
  • Rochester Public Library (Rochester, N.Y.), donor.
Description
1 streaming audio file (59:59) : digital, mono.
Summary
The March of time was a radio news show, featuring "reenactment of memorable scenes from the news of the world, prepared and presented by the editors of Time, the weekly news magazine." These broadcasts were sponsored by Wrigley's Spearmint gum and were broadcast on WABC.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Historical radio programs.
  • Radio docudramas.
Note
  • Title from cataloger.
  • "Recorded on: AGFA by A. Cosentini. Transfer date: 07-16-91 ... CBS network broadcast; Air check from WABC N. Y. N. Y."--From original audiotape reel container label.
  • "Edwin Strong"--From original audiodisc label.
  • "The march of time; 6-16-36 [*LJ:16 8543]; 6-17-36 [*LJ:16 8544]; 6-18-36 [*LJ:16 8545]; 6-19-36 [*LJ:16 8546]"--From original audiotape reel hub.
Access (note)
  • Access via streaming audio restricted to onsite at New York Public Library secure reading rooms.
Credits (note)
  • [Roy E. Larsen, producer ; Ora Daigle Nichols, sound engineer and special effects]
Source (note)
  • Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The March of time collection: radio broadcasts
Contents
  • Tuesday, June 16, 1936 [starts at 0:00]: "Opening signature & 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint sponsor] anncmt. [announcement ; Opening remarks (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)] -- Ontario, Canada: Tent caterpillar pestilence -- Washington D.C.: Senator Bennett Clark compares Repub.[lican] song "Oh, Susannah" with Repub.[lican] platform -- Memphis, Tenn.: Miss Willie Sue Blackton testifies beating she rec'd [received] at Earl, Ark. -- London: Lady Shackleton, wife of Antarctic explorer dies [featuring King George V] -- Detroit, Mich: Dayton Dean testifies re Legion-receives bonus -- Bonus Day in U. S. -- Closing 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint gum] anncmt. [announcement] & theme"--From original audio disc label (*LJ-16 8543) ; Closing remarks ; Air check (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)
  • Wednesday, June 17, 1936 [starts at 15:04]: "Opening theme and 'Wrigley's' [Spearmint sponsor] anncmt. [announcement ; Opening remarks (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)] -- U. S.: 3rd party for President looms-Coughlin, Townsend, G. K. Smith -- England: A. E. Goldthorpe sentenced to 3 mo. detention for feeding children mice -- N. Y. : Homer Rodeheaver tells story of converting negros in Beljian [Belgian] Congo-plans return -- 'Girl Pat'-outlawed run-a-way ship detected grounded at Nassau, Bahamas, 3 dead -- London: British Cabinet debates re sanctions-Mussolini demands 'complete absolution'. -- Closing 'Wrigley's' [Spearmint gum] anncmt. [announcement] and theme"--From original audio disc label (*LJ-16 8544) ; Closing remarks ; Air check (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)
  • Thursday, June 18, 1936 [starts at 30:04]: "Opening theme & 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint sponsor] anncmt. [announcement ; Opening remarks (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)] -- France: Strikers carry on-[Premier] Blum orders dissolution of [François de la Rocque's organization 'The] Cross of fire' [= Croix-de-feu] & all Fascist orders -- Moscow: Death of Maskim Gorky [(featuring a scene with Gorky and Nikolai Lenin)] -- Cambridge, Mass.: Commencements-graduates & employment problems -- London, Eng.: Sanction squabbles & war dangers -- Closing 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint gum] anncmt. [announcement] & theme"--From original audio disc label (*LJ-16 8545) ; Closing remarks ; Air check (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)
  • Friday, June 19, 1936 [starts at 45:08]: "Opening theme & 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint sponsor] anncmt. [announcement ; Opening remarks (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)] -- Soviets turn eclipse phenomena into Russian propaganda -- Washington D. C.: [Marion] Zioncheck retained in hospital-adjudged deranged -- Paris: Mrs. Chanel refuses to sign M. Blum's 'N. R. A.'-offers factory to employees -- 'Girl Pat' mystery finally solved -- London: Lloyds' offer 10 to 1 against King's [Edward VIII] marriage before coronation -- Brooklyn: Major Wilfred Wharton on relief speaks on private industry -- Closing 'Wrigley'['s Spearmint gum] anncmt. [announcement] & theme"--From original audio disc label (*LJ-16 8546) ; Closing remarks ; Air check (Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator)
Call Number
*LT-10 6544
OCLC
935527129
Title
The March of time : radio broadcasts, 1936-06-16 through 1936-06-19.
Production
New York : Time, inc., 1936.
Playing Time
001500 001500 001500 001500
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
computer
Type of Carrier
audiotape reel
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
audio files WAV file
Credits
[Roy E. Larsen, producer ; Ora Daigle Nichols, sound engineer and special effects]
Performer
[Columbia Broadcasting Symphony ; Howard Barlow, conductor ; Westbrook Van Voorhis, narrator ; with various unidentified actors]
Event
Original broadcast WABC studios, New York, New York 1936 June 16-19.
Access
Access via streaming audio restricted to onsite at New York Public Library secure reading rooms.
Original Version
Archival originals: (1 audio tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono ; 10 in.) in *LT-10 6544; (4 audio discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, aluminum-based actate, mono ; 16 in.) in *LJ-16 8543 (June 16, 1936), *LJ-16 8544 (June 17, 1936), *LJ-16 8545 (June 18, 1936) and *LJ-16 8546 (June 19, 1936). Original aluminium-based lacquered mono discs (*LJ-16 8543--8546) have surface damage; digital files transferred from audiotape on July 16, 1991.
Local Note
Preservation file: (1 audio file : digital, WAV file, 96 kHz, 24 bit), in long term storage, Digital Library Processing server [myh_lt106544_v01f01_em].
Source
Separated from: Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The March of time collection: radio broadcasts, 1935-1943 (incomplete), *L(Special) 91-25
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Added Author
Van Voorhis, Westbrook, 1903-1968, narrator.
Larsen, Roy E. (Roy Edward), 1899- producer.
Barlow, Howard, 1892-1972, conductor.
Nichols, Ora Daigle, sound engineer.
Columbia Broadcasting Symphony, performer.
Time, Inc., producer.
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, sponsor.
WABC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), broadcaster.
Rochester Public Library (Rochester, N.Y.), donor.
Research Call Number
*LT-10 6544
*LJ-16 8543--8546
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