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Radio Scripts Collection

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This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
TC059
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection
Extent:
  • 36 boxes
  • 15.40 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Radio Scripts Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1938-1947 (inclusive)
Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Form:
Typescripts.
Abstract:
The Radio Scripts Collection consists of typescripts of scripts for various radio programs such as "The Cavalcade of America" (represented by the most scripts), "The Eternal Light," "Books and Authors," "What's New in Books," "Pepper Young's Family," "The Goldbergs," and others.

Consists of typescripts of scripts for various radio programs such as "The Cavalcade of America" (represented by the most scripts), "The Eternal Light," "Books and Authors," "What's New in Books," "Pepper Young's Family," "The Goldbergs," and others.

Grouped by individual programs, with each script numbered and dates of broadcasts listed.

Subject

Publisher
Rare Book Collection
Finding Aid Date
2002
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Arch Oboler's Plays; The Eternal Light ( 1944 December 24 - 1946 November 24 [incomplete]), 1944 December 24 - 1946 November 24. 1 box.
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1 box

Miscellaneous, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: Index, script no. 128-172, 1938 March 30 - 1940 January. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 173-200, 1940 February 6-November 13. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 201-234, 1940 November 20 - 1941 July 7. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 235-278, 1941 July 14 - 1942 May 11. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 282-312, 1942 May 25 - 1943 January 4. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 313-343, 1943 January 11-August 9. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Scripts Broadcast: script no. 344-377, 1943 August 16 - 1944 April 3. 1 box.
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1 box

Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 168-184, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 199-215, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 216-231, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 216-231, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 232-244, 246, 257, 260, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Revision of Scripts: script no. 275, 281, 285, 301-302, 304-306, 309, 311, 317, 321-323, 325-326, 332, 335, and Status Report, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

A Woman Looks at the World of Books: script no. 207-232, 239-270, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Books and Authors: script no. 112, 144-175, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

The Goldbergs, 1943 April 5-30. 1 box.
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1 box

Free World Theatre, 1943 February 1-1. 1 box.
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1 box

For This We Fight: script no. 1-13, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Cavalcade of America Announcement of Broadcasts: script no. 328-358, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Writers' War Board Publications, 1942 July-1943 April. 1 box.
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Twelve Crowded Months: The Story of, 1942. 1 box.
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Plays for Americans: script no. 1-20, dates not examined. 1 box.
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The Bookman Radio Program: script no. 185-200, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Aspects of a World at War: Radio Forum of Louisiana State University, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

The Treasury Star Parade: script no. 167-288, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

The Treasury Star Parade: script no. 3-166, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Aspects of Democracy: The Defense Lecture Series of Louisiana State University, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

To the President: script no. 1-11, 1943 October 8-December 20. 1 box.
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1 box

When a Girl Marries, 1943 May 24-28. 1 box.
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1 box

Pepper Young's Family, 1943 April 26-30. 1 box.
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1 box

Our Secret Weapon: script no. 1-62 (incomplete), 1942 August 9 - 1943 October 8. 1 box.
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1 box

Books and Authors: script no. 176-258, 260-301, 1944 July 10-1947 January 27. 1 box.
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What's New in Books: script no. 1-105, 1945 January 14 - 1947 January 19. 1 box.
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1 box

Beyond Victory: program no. 121, 130, 137-139, 142-172, 1945-1946. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: A - Ci, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: Cl - F, dates not examined. 1 box.
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DuPont Cavalcade of America: G - L, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: M - P, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: R - S, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: T - V, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

DuPont Cavalcade of America: W - Z, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Party Line; Prairie Folks, dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Scripts, Stories, Synopses, etc., dates not examined. 1 box.
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1 box

Misc. Scripts, dates not examined. 1 box.
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Misc. Scripts, dates not examined. 1 box.
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous Radio and Television Scripts: a. "The Bookman Radio Program," Script # 201, Series H, for release week of November 21, 1943, "literary critic of the air." b. "The Buick-Berle Show – Starring Milton Berle," Show #9 for N.B.C Television, December 8,1953 c. "David Copperfield," by Charles Dickens, adapted for Radio by Robert Anderson and presented by the United States Steel Corporation and the Theatre Guild on Air, Sunday, December 24, 1950. d. "Light up the Sky," by Moss Hart, adapted for Radio by Arthur Arent, presented by the United States Steel Corporation and the Theatre Guild on Air, radio version of Hart's sarcastic 1948 valentine to the theatre (dress rehearsal copy). e. "Your Radio Reporter," Script No. 196, NBC Press Department, 4/24/47. f. "A Tale of Two Cities," by Charles Dickens. Adapted for Radio by Erik Barnouw and presented as The Theatre Guild on Air, through the United States Steel Corporation, Final Rehearsal, 3/25/51. g. "A Woman looks at the World of Books," Script #238, from the National Council of Women of the United States, Inc, book review program "by women, for women."

"Can You Top This?": a. Advertisements and Summaries of Program Plots i. Model Ford ii. On Top of the World iii. Topper for Joe iv. Paper, Mister? v. Now We Ask You --- Can You Top This? vi. Baking History vii. Tops in Pops viii. Three Men on a Marble Slab ix. Bees in their Bonnets x. He Made Plymouth Rock xi. In 'Supporting' Role xii. Laughmeter Timekeeper xiii. Named Clown Prince xiv. Photo of presentation of Award from American Cancer Society xv. Wuxtry – Man Bites Dog! xvi. The Laugh xvii. Trio of "Toppers" in Wag's Gallery xviii. Awake the Switch xix. Can You Top These xx. 'How's Mitt You?' xxi. Witch is Wits xxii. Good Goods xxiii. Gagster Reviews Gay Old Days xxiv. Publicity shot of Laurie, Ford and Hershfield astride a circus elephant xxv. From gags to riches xxvi. Trio of 'Toppers' in Wag's Gallery b. Scripts, Bios, News Releases i. "The Wits in Private Life." 1. Senator Ford 2. Joe Laurie, Jr. 3. Harry Hershfield ii. Immediate Release – January 16, 1947 – "Named Clown Prince." iii. " 'Can You Top This?' to Record Listeners' Jokes as Told by Peter Donald. iv. "Your Radio Reporter – Transcripts of 'Can You Top This?' Contest Record with Peter Donald." v. "Can You Top This?' Program Script, October 6, 1945. vi. "Harry Hershfield." vii. " 'Senator' Ed Ford Fashions Figures in Wax." viii. " 'Senator' Ed Ford." ix. "Boys' Clubs Tops in Guiding Youngsters into Healthy Pursuits." x. "Peter Donald." xi. "Laurie: His Life, Loves and Layoffs ..." xii. "Joe Laurie, Jr." xiii. "Joke Lady." xiv. "Harry Hershfield. " c. Misc. Correspondence i. Note to Station Manager from Carl Watson, regarding "Can You Top This?" time change. ii. Note to Station Manager from Benson Inge, regarding contest, October 6,1947.

"Neither Free nor Equal" radio scripts, expose of the problem in America where many people, despite the Constitution are "neither free nor equal," and sponsored by the Governor's Inter-Racial Commission, the St. Paul Council on Human Relations, the Urban League, the Minneapolis Community Self-Survey, the Minnesota Jewish Council, the Minneapolis Mayor's Council on Human Relations and the National Conference on Christians and Jews. a. Introductory pamphlet with critics' comments b. "The Face of Discrimination," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.1, June 25, 1947 (discrimination in social life), written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton. c. "Discrimination in Employment," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.2, July 2,1947, written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton. d. "Discrimination in Housing," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.3, July 9, 1947, written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton. e. "The Indian in Minnesota," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.4, July 16, 1947, written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton. f. "The Hate Merchants," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.5, July 23, 1947, written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton. g. "Meeting the Problem," Broadcast by WCCO, program no.6, July 30, 1947, written by Ralph Andrist and Ralph Backlund, directed by Bob Sutton.

Advertisements and Radio Script Catalogues: a. Radioplay subscription application b. Radioplay – famous plays pamphlet c. Half-Hour radio scripts pamphlet d. Order blank for Radioplay e. Radioplay sampler .

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1 box

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