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William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
MSS 0877
Repository:
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Extent:
  • 1 phonograph record
  • 70 1/4 inch audio tape
  • 6 audio cassette
  • 1 cd
  • 49.2 gigabyte (616 total recordings, approximately 488 unique recordings)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
MSS 0877, William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Date:
1970-1986 (inclusive) and 1972, 1980-1984 (bulk)
Creator:
Satterfield, William
Form:
Tape reels, Audio cassette, Phonograph records, Interviews, and Sound recordings
Abstract:
William Satterfield, a native of Dover, Delaware, served as a news reporter and news director of WKEN (AM 1600) between 1975 and 1984. The William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews contains approximately 485 unique recordings, documenting the political discourse of the First State in the 1970s and 1980s.

William "Bill" Satterfield was born and raised in Dover, Delaware. He attended Wake Forest University and earned a BA in history. After college, Satterfield returned to Delaware and began a career as a news radio reporter for WKEN Dover in 1975, eventually rising to news director at the station by 1983. While at WKEN, he also served as the Delaware correspondent for WCAU radio in Philadelphia. From 1984 through 1986, Satterfield worked as a farm news reporter out of Salisbury, Maryland.

In 1986, Satterfield was hired by the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI, now the Delmarva Chicken Association) to serve as Assistant to the Executive Director. On January 13, 1993, Satterfield became Executive Director of DPI until his retirement on December 31, 2018.

"William Satterfield." Leadership Delaware, accessed January 8, 2021 https://leadershipdelaware.org/person/william-satterfield/. DCA Executive Directors, "Bill Satterfield," Delmarva Chicken Association, accessed January 8, 2021 https://www.dcachicken.com/about/executive-directors.cfm.Cindy Chambers, "Bill Satterfield Selected Rotary Club Of Salisbury President Elect," SBY Business Journal, January 13, 2020 https://sbybiz.org/bill-satterfield-selected-rotary-club-of-salisbury-president-elect/."WKEN (AM)," Broadcasting Yearbook 1984, B-48 and B-49. Accessed January 8, 2021 https://worldradiohistory.com/Broadcasting-Yearbook.htm.

WKEN Dover (AM 1600) was a radio station operating out of Dover, Delaware, beginning in 1957. The station featured public affairs programming in addition to music and news. In 1997, the original call sign changed to WQVL, marking a period of successive call sign changes between 1997 and 2012. For a time, the station was simulcast on a sister station in New Jersey. At different times, WKEN had a broadcast focus on both Gospel music and oldies, before being reassigned WRJE and broadcasting "Regional Mexican" music until the station ceased operation on January 13, 2016, when the FCC cancelled the broadcast license.

"WRJE." Wikipedia, accessed January 8, 2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRJE. "WKEN (AM)," Broadcasting Yearbook 1984, B-48 and B-49. Accessed January 8, 2021 https://worldradiohistory.com/Broadcasting-Yearbook.htm.

The William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews contains approximately 500 unique recordings, documenting the political discourse of the First State in the 1970s and 1980s. These recordings were produced either by the political campaigns or parties themselves (Series I), or by the staff of WKEN (Series II and III), most intended for air.

Series I, Political radio advertisements, includes 435 radio commericals featuring campaign songs and advertisements for candidates for public office and the local, state, and national level. Because WKEN was based in Dover, most advertisements featuring local candidates, both for county office or the Delaware General Assembly, represent Kent County, Delaware.

Series II, Political interviews, contains 10 interviews aired on WKEN. Eight were aired on "The Open Mike," a weekly public affairs radio program. Guests include former governors and contemporary state and federal legislators.

Series III, Miscellaneous political recordings, includes recordings collected by reporters working for WKEN. Some of these recordings may have functioned as background for political stories, while others, featuring audio with public officials, press conferences, and floor debate from the Delaware House of Representatives, may have been packaged for rebroadcast.

Two notable sets of recordings are from Return Day 1984 and 1986. Return Day is a unique Delaware tradition. Held in Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware, Return Day celebrates the reading of election returns for Sussex County. Return Day is an opportunity for both winning and defeated candidates to come together as a sign of unity and "bury the hatchet," literally -- state party leaders bury an actual hatchet after the reading of the returns.

Boxes 1-3: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center cartons MSS0877_0001: Shelved in SPEC Media Phonographs

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This collection was originally gifted to the Center for Political Communication at the University of Delaware in 2012. In 2018, the collection was formally transferred to the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press, Special Collections department.

Access to digital copies of the original recordings in the Satterfield collection papers are available by following mp4 links in the finding aid. These digitized files are housed in Artstor, where users may browse this collection or use advanced searches to identify and listen to the recordings. Each recording includes a full transcript.

Gift of William Satterfield, 2018-2019.

Processed and encoded by John D. M. Caldwell, 2020-2021.

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Publisher
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
Finding Aid Date
2020 October 22
Sponsor
Digitization funded by CLIR Recordings at Risk Grant, 2020-2021.
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

This collection contains audiovisual media that has been reformatted. Access to an unedited digitized version of the master reels (unsegmented recordings, no transcripts, etc.) is available by request. Please contact manuscripts staff for access.

Use Restrictions

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Collection Inventory

Arrangement

The political radio advertisements series is arranged by election cycle. Whithin each cycle, indivudial candidate commercials are arranged first by office sought, then alphabetically by last name. Offices are in descending order: President of the United States, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor of Delaware, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, other statewide office, Delaware State Senate, Delaware State House of Representatives, county office from north to south (New Castle, Kent, Sussex).

There are 437 unique commercials in this series.

du Pont, Pierre Samuel "Pete," IV, U.S. House of Representatives.
Box PHO 4 Item MSS0877_0001
Scope and Contents

One political campaign song.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Pete du Pont, 1970 campaign song
Scope and Contents

180 unique campaign advertisements.

Schmitz, John, President of the United States.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0020
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, narrated by actor Walter Brennan. Both include speech exceprts from John Schmitz, with claims of a media blackout preventing voters from learning about Schmitz's candidacy. One excerpt relates to guns, the other to busing.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John G. Schmitz, President, speech excerpt, guns
  2. John G. Schmitz, President, speech excerpt, busing
Biden, Joseph R. "Joe," Jr., U.S. Senate.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0011 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0012 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0013 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0014 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0015
Scope and Contents

Nine radio advertisements. Many of the advertisements feature Biden talking directly to voters, or conversing with individuals on policy issues. Topics covered in the advertisements include taxes, the environment, conservation, pollution, crime, heroin, and trust between voters and politicans.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Joe Biden, Taxes advertisement
  2. Joe Biden, Environment advertisement
  3. Joe Biden, Voters on politicians
  4. Joe Biden, Conservation advertisement
  5. Joe Biden, Heroin advertisement
  6. Joe Biden, Heroin advertisement
  7. Joe Biden, Wetlands advertisement
  8. Joe Biden, Crime vs Communism advertisement
  9. Joe Biden, Conversation with voters
Boggs, J. Caleb "Cale," U.S. Senate.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0004 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0005 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0006 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0007
Scope and Contents

36 radio advertisements. Includes endorsements by fellow Republican senators, President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew, discussions of Boggs' experience as a United States Senator and his legislative record. Several advertisements also include a jingle, ["Our very best for America"].

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 101," Senator Robert Taft (R-OH)
  2. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 102," Senator Clifford Case (R-NJ)
  3. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 103," Senator Robert Packwood (R-OR)
  4. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 104," Senator Mark Hatfield (R-OR)
  5. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 105," Senator Robert Griffin (R-MI)
  6. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 106," Senator Charles Mathias (R-MD)
  7. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 107," Senator Ed Brooke (R-MA)
  8. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 108," Senator James Buckley (R-NY)
  9. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 109," Senator Lowell Weicker (R-CT)
  10. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 110," Senator Charles Percy (R-IL)
  11. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," positive message
  12. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," Boggs record
  13. Caleb Boggs, Twelve years of experience
  14. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," Nixon endorsement
  15. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," positive message
  16. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," Nixon endorsement and Senate majority
  17. Caleb Boggs, Popularity among U.S. senators
  18. Caleb Boggs, "Our very best for America," experience
  19. Caleb Boggs, President Richard M. Nixon
  20. Senator Caleb Boggs on experience
  21. Caleb Boggs, Vice President Spiro Agnew
  22. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 1," Ecology
  23. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 2," Experience
  24. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 3," Integrity
  25. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 4," Health and safety
  26. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 5," Transportation
  27. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 6," Foreign affairs
  28. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 7," Public service
  29. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 8," Effectiveness
  30. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 9," Appropriations Committee
  31. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 10," Senior citizens
  32. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 11," Youth
  33. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 12," Equal rights
  34. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 13," Labor
  35. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 14," Crime
  36. Caleb Boggs, "Spot 15," Farmers and agriculture
Majka, Henry, U.S. Senate.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0002 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0003
Scope and Contents

Three political advertisements, one about Democratic and Republican socialism and busing, an anti-Boggs advertisement about the genocide treaty, and an anti-Boggs advertisement about busing. All three advertisements also reference the American Party candidate for President of the United States, John Schmitz.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Henry Majka, busing and socialism advertisement
  2. Henry Majka, anti-Boggs genocide treaty advertisement
  3. Henry Majka, anti-Boggs busing advertisement
du Pont, Pierre Samuel "Pete," IV, U.S. House of Representatives.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0021 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0022
Scope and Contents

Six campaign advertisements. Topics include the environment, drugs and crime, fiscal responsibility and constituent services.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Pete du Pont, 1972 campaign song
  2. Pete du Pont, Environment 1
  3. Pete du Pont, Environment 2
  4. Pete du Pont, Fiscal policy and accountability
  5. Pete du Pont, Crime and drugs
  6. Pete du Pont, Constituent services
Handloff, Norma, U.S. House of Representatives.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0031 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0032
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements. Two on issues of employment, wages and taxes, one on education, and a request for additional financial support from supporters.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Norma Handloff, Employment, wages and taxes
  2. Norma Handloff, Labor and unemployment
  3. Norma Handloff, Education
  4. Norma Handloff, Financial support
Buckson, David "Dave," Governor, Republican primary.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0016 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0017 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0018 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0019
McGuinnes, F. Earl, Governor, Democratic primary.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0025
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement about state government fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Earl McGuinnes, Fiscal responsibility and confidence
Peterson, Russell "Russ," Governor, Republican primary.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0040 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0041
Peterson, Russell "Russ," Governor, general election.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0042 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0043 Box 3 Item MSS0877_0044 Box 3 Item MSS0877_0045 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0046 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0047 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0048 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0049
Tribbitt, Sherman, Governor.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0033 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0034 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0035 Box 1 Item MSS0877_0036 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0037 Box 2 Item MSS0877_0038
Scope and Contents

Eight politial campaign advertisements. Topics include drugs, crime, coastal zone, taxes, and state spending. Also included is an advertsiement reminding Democrats to vote for delegates to the state Democratic convention.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor, taxes
  2. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor, correctional system
  3. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor, personal attacks
  4. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor, drugs
  5. Sherman Tribbitt, endorsement
  6. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor radio advertisement
  7. Democratic State Convention election radio advertisement
  8. Sherman Tribbitt for Governor, coastal zone
Womach, Emily, Governor, Democratic primary.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0024
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, all of which encouraged voters to contact Womach and tell here the things they want the Governor and state government to do for them.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Emily Womach, Government's purpose
  2. Emily Womach, What voters want 1
  3. Emily Womach, Taxes
  4. Emily Womach, What voters want 2
Bookhammer, Eugene "Gene," Lieutenant Governor.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0008
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, three of which feature endorsements from Delaware voters.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Gene Bookhammer, Future of the state
  2. Gene Bookhammer, Performance in office
  3. Gene Bookhammer, Education
  4. Gene Bookhammer, Record
Jornlin, Mary, State Treasurer.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0030
Cripps, George, State Auditor of Accounts.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0039
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements discussing Cripps' record as Auditor of Accounts.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. George Cripps for Auditor of Accounts, recommendations
  2. George Cripps for State Auditor, truth and honesty in government
  3. George Cripps record
McGuinnes, F. Earl, State Auditor of Accounts.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0026
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, describing the role of the Auditor of Accounts for Delaware.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Earl McGuinness, role of the Auditor of Accounts
  2. Earl McGuinness, questions from voters
Kent County Republicans, Delaware Senate candidates.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0027
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements for the entire slate of Republican candidates for Kent County's districts in the Delaware Senate.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Kent County Republican state senators 1
  2. Kent County Republican state senators 2
Cook, Allen J., Delaware Senate, 16th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Allen Cook, State Senate
Goodson, Evelyn, Delaware Senate, 16th district.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0028
Scope and Contents

Five campaign advertisements. Topics include education, busing, taxes, state spending, and government organization and operation in Delaware.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Evelyn Goodson, good government 1
  2. Evelyn Goodson, good government 2
  3. Evelyn Goodson, good government 3
  4. Evelyn Goodson, eroding freedoms
  5. Evelyn Goodson, good government 4
Storey, William J., Delaware Senate, 17th district.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0009
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, outlining Storey's history of public service.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bill Storey, Integrity
  2. Bill Storey, Record
Zimmerman, Jacob, Delaware Senate, 17th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Jacob Zimmerman, State Senate
Murphy, William M., Jr., Delaware Senate, 18th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. William Murphy, State Senate
Kent County Republicans, Delaware House of Representatives, Republican candidates.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0027
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, two for Republican candidates Robert Riddagh, Arthur Dobberstein, and J. Robert Fidler, and two for George Effinger, Richmond Wright, and Virginia Winkler..

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Kent County Republican state house representatives 1
  2. Kent County Republican state house representatives 2
  3. Kent County Republican state house representatives 3
  4. Kent County Republican state house representatives 4
Gruwell, Hudson, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Hudson Gruwell, State Representative
McGinnis, James, Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. James McGinnis, State Representative
Robbins, George, Delaware House of Representatives, 33rd district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. George Robbins, State Representative
Morris, John Edward, Delaware House of Representatives, 34th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John Edward Morris, State Representative
Darling, Ronald, Delaware House of Representatives, 35th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ronald Darling, State Representative
Kent County Republicans, Executive county offices.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0027
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, encouraging voters to vote for the 4 "B"s, a reference to the last name of all four candidates starting with the letter "B."

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Kent County Republican candidates 1
  2. Kent County Republican candidates 2
Barros, A. Richard, Kent County Comptroller.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0023
Scope and Contents

Four political campaign advertisements, discussing the role and responsibilites of comptroller and Barros' desire for fiscal transparency.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Rick Barros, back room politics
  2. Rick Barros, watching our tax dollars
  3. Rick Barros, fiscal watchdog
  4. Rick Barros, responsibilities of Kent County Comptroller
Torbert, William, Kent County Comptroller.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0029
Shaffer, John, Kent County Prothonotary.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John Shaffer, Prothonotary
Smith, Ralph, Kent County Register of Wills.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ralph Smith, Register of Wills
Donaway, Robert J., Kent County Sheriff.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0010
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bob Donaway for Kent County Sheriff
  2. Robert Donaway, Sheriff
Kent County Republicans, Levy Court candidates.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0027
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements for all three candidates for Levy Court.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Kent County Republican Levy Court 1
  2. Kent County Republican Levy Court 2
Messina, Frances, Kent County Levy Court, 30th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Frances Messina, Levy Court
McKenna, John, Kent County Levy Court, 31st district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John McKenna, Levy Court
Thomas, Samuel, Kent County Levy Court, 34th district.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0050
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Samuel Thomas, Levy Court
Kent County Democrats.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0051
Scope and Contents

One campaign adertisement, encouraging voters to "Vote Democratic."

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Vote Democratic
Scope and Contents

17 unique campaign advertisements.

Evans, Thomas B. "Tom," Jr., U.S. House of Representatives.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0052
Hindes, Gary, U.S. House of Representatives.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0054
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, both focusing on the cost of utilities in Delaware.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Gary Hindes, fuel adjustment
  2. Gary Hindes, electric bills
Miller, Karen, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0056
Bennett, Edward J. "Ed," Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0053
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ed Bennett, Joint Finance Committee service
Fifer, Parker, Kent County Levy Court, 33rd district.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0055
Scope and Contents

85 unique campaign advertisements.

Anderson, John, President of the United States.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John Anderson for President
Reagan, Ronald, President of the United States.
Evans, Thomas B. "Tom," Jr., U.S. House of Representatives.
Scope and Contents

Four political campaign advertisements, discussing Evan's record on numerous issues.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Tom Evans, Congress, defense
  2. Tom Evans, Congress, foreign affairs
  3. Tom Evans, Congress, unemployment
  4. Tom Evans, Congress, Susan B. Anthony coin
Maxwell, Robert L. "Bob," U.S. House of Representatives.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, all attacking Congressman Evans' record, particularly his relationship with "big oil."

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bob Maxwell, Congress, big oil
  2. Bob Maxwell, Congress, Texas
  3. Bob Maxwell, Congress, record
  4. Bob Maxwell, Congress, Christmas
du Pont, Pierre Samuel "Pete," IV, Governor.
Scope and Contents

Seven campaign advertisements, including a campaign song and advertisements discussing Governor du Pont's record on numerous issues.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Pete du Pont campaign song
  2. Pete du Pont, Governor, inflation and interest rates
  3. Pete du Pont, Governor, 1976
  4. Pete du Pont, Governor, roads
  5. Pete du Pont, Governor, senior citizens
  6. Pete du Pont, Governor, jobs
  7. Pete du Pont, Governor, education
Gordy, William J. "Bill," Governor.
Scope and Contents

One political campaign advertisement, featuring an endorsement of Gordy by Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Biden.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bill Gordy, Governor, Joe Biden endorsement
Castle, Michael N., Lieutenant Governor.
Scope and Contents

Five political campaign advertisements, all featuring Delaware voters discussing Castle's record and qualifications for office.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Mike Castle, Lieutenant Governor, constituents 1
  2. Mike Castle, Lieutenant Governor, constituent opinion
  3. Mike Castle, Lieutenant Governor, constituents 2
  4. Mike Castle, Lieutenant Governor, constituents 3
  5. Mike Castle, Lieutenant Governor, education
Sharp, Thomas, Lieutenant Governor.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements discussing Sharp's record and qualifications for office.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Tom Sharp, Lieutenant Governor
  2. Tom Sharp, Lieutenant Governor, working man
du Pont, Pierre Samuel "Pete," IV, and Castle, Michael N., Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements encouraging voters to elect a Republican for both governor and lieutenant governor. In Delaware, gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates are elected spearately.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Pete du Pont and Mike Castle, Governor and Lieutenant Governor 1
  2. Pete du Pont and Mike Castle, Governor and Lieutenant Governor 2
Greenhouse, Dennis, State Auditor of Accounts.
Scope and Contents

One political campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Dennis Greenhouse, State Auditor, qualifications
Wassen, Ken, State Auditor of Accounts, Democratic primary.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ken Wassen, State Auditor, qualifications
Harrington, Michael, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Mike Harrington, State Representative, record 1
  2. Mike Harrington, State Representative, record 2
LaSana, Ron, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, including an endorsement from U.S. Senator Joe Biden.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ron LaSana, State Representative
  2. Ron LaSana, State Representative, roads and responsiveness
  3. Ron LaSana, State Representative, Joe Biden endorsement
Bennett, Edward, Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, discussing Bennett's work on committees in the Delaware General Assembly.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Ed Bennett, State Representative, Joint Finance Committee
  2. Ed Bennett, State Representative, Education Committee
Kramedas, Gregory, Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Buckworth, Gerald Allan, Delaware House of Representatives, 34th district.
Scope and Contents

Five campaign advertisments, discussing Buckworth's record of community service and containing endorsements for public office.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative, record
  2. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative, vote your conscience
  3. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative, endorsement
  4. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative
  5. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative, endorsements
Paradee, W. Charles, Jr., Delaware House of Representatives, 34th district.
Schwaninger, Kurt, Delaware House of Representatives, 35th district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements featuring Schwaninger discussing his qualifications and policy positions to voters.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Kurt Schwaninger, State Representative, role of representative
  2. Kurt Schwaninger, State Representative, policy
Kent County Democrats.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, one campaigning for all Democratic candidates to the Kent County Levy Court, one for Democratic candidates to Kent County Row Offices, and one for Democratic candidates for the six Kent County seats in the Delaware State House of Representatives.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Good government and the Democrat Levy Court
  2. Good government and Democrat row officers
  3. Kent County Democratic legislative team
Hill, Joanne, Kent County Comptroller.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Joanne Hill, Comptroller, record
Torbert, William, Kent County Comptroller.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements discussing Torbert's record as Comptroller.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bill Torbert, Comptroller, inflation
  2. Bill Torbert, Comptroller, record
  3. Bill Torbert, Comptroller, banks
Morris, Emily, Kent County Prothonotary.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements discussing the role of Prothonotary and Morris' qualifications for office.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Emily Morris, Prothonotary
  2. Emily Morris, Prothonotary, role of Prothonotary
Dean, Sandra "Sandy," Kent County Register of Wills.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Sandy Dean, Kent County Register of Wills
Messina, Frances "Micky," Kent County Levy Court, 30th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Micky Messina, Kent County Levy Court, good government
Rebar, Charles L. "Skip," III, Kent County Levy Court, 30th district.
Carey, Fred, Sr., Kent County Levy Court, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Fred Carey, Levy Court, record and endorsements
McKenna, John, Kent County Levy Court, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. John McKenna, Levy Court, crossword
Guisto, Louis, Kent County Levy Court, 34th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Lou Guisto, Levy Court, property taxes
Lorenzen, James, Kent County Levy Court, 34th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Jim Lorenzen, Levy Court, record and qualifications
Scope and Contents

86 unique campaign advertisements.

Levinson, David, United States Senate.
Roth, William Victor "Bill", Jr., United State Senate.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, one responding to Levinson's critique of Roth's record, endorsements for Roth's reelection, and an advertisement about Senator Roth's commitment to senior citizens.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bill Roth, U.S. Senate, rebuttal
  2. Bill Roth, U.S. Senate, endorsements
  3. Bill Roth, U.S. Senate, senior citizens
Carper, Thomas R. "Tom," U.S. House of Representatives.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, one explaining his rationale for running and an endorsement by Democratic Senator Joe Biden.

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  1. Tom Carper, Congress, Joe Biden endorsement
  2. Tom Carper, Congress, why I'm running
Evans, Thomas B. "Tom," Jr., U.S. House of Representatives.
Scope and Contents

Seven campaign advertisements, disussing Congressman Evans' record, criticizing Carper's record as State Treasurer, and endorsements from Governor Pete du Pont and Vice President George H. W. Bush.

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  1. Tom Evans, Congress, senior citizens
  2. Tom Evans, Congress, Tom Carper's donors
  3. Tom Evans, Congress, Tom Carper record
  4. Tom Evans, Congress, fighter for jobs 1
  5. Tom Evans, Congress, George H. W. Bush endorsement
  6. Tom Evans, Congress, record
  7. Tom Evans, Congress, Pete du Pont endorsement`
Gebelein, Richard, Attorney General.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

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  1. Rich Gebelein, Attorney General, rebuttal
Oberly, Charles, Attorney General.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Charlie Oberly, Attorney General, record
  2. Charlie Oberly, Attorney General, victims families
Farley, Joseph, State Treasurer.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

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  1. Joe Farley, State Treasurer, record and policy
Delaware Democratic State Committee.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, featuring Democratic State Party Chair Sam Shipley describing the accomplishments of Democrats in the General Assembly.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Democratic General Assembly candidates 1
  2. Democratic General Assembly candidates 2
  3. Democratic General Assembly candidates 3
Delaware Republican State Committee.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements featuring Governor Pete du Pont and Attorney General Rich Gebelein discussing the accomplishments of Republicans in state government, especially with regard to senior citizens, jobs, and taxes.

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  1. Delaware Republicans, senior citizens
  2. Delaware Republicans, employment
  3. Delaware Republicans, taxes and investment
  4. Delaware Republicans, jobs
Adams, Jefferson, Delaware Senate, 15th district.
Scope and Contents

Five campaign advertisements, three advertisements discussing Adams' qualifications for office and two negative campaign advertisements against State Senator Nancy Cook.

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  1. Jeff Adams, State Senate 1
  2. Jeff Adams, State Senate 2
  3. Jeff Adams, State Senate, education
  4. Jeff Adams, State Senate, Nancy Cook negative ad 1
  5. Jeff Adams, State Senate, Nancy Cook negative ad 2
Cook, Nancy, Delaware Senate, 15th district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Nancy Cook, State Senate, record 1
  2. Nancy Cook, State Senate, record 2
Torbert, William "Bill," Delaware Senate, 16th district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Bill Torbert, State Senate, record 1
  2. Bill Torbert, State Senate, record 2
Morris, Emily, Delaware Senate, 17th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

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  1. Emily Morris, State Senate, record
Zimmerman, Jacob, Delaware Senate, 17th district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, two featuring endorsements by Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Biden and two advertisements discussing Zimmerman's record.

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  1. Jake Zimmerman, State Senate, Joe Biden endorsement 1
  2. Jake Zimmerman, State Senate, Joe Biden endorsement 2
  3. Jake Zimmerman, State Senate, no ordinary senator 1
  4. Jake Zimmerman, State Senate, no ordinary senator 2
Riddaugh, Robert, Delaware House of Representatives, 28th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

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  1. Bob Riddaugh, State Representative
Clark, Donald, Delaware House of Representatives, 29th district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, discussing Clark's background and his policy priorities.

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  1. Donald Clark, State Representative, senior citizens
  2. Donald Clark, State Representative, public trust
  3. Donald Clark, State Representative, priorities
  4. Donald Clark, State Representative, ethics
Quillen, George Robert "Bobby", Delaware House of Representatives, 30th district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, discussing Quillen's record of public service and an endorsement from Republican governor Pete DuPont.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bobby Quillen, State Representative, record
  2. Bobby Quillen, State Representative, Pete du Pont endorsement
  3. Bobby Quillen, State Representative, record 1
  4. Bobby Quillen, State Representative, record 2
Harrington, Michael, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Outten, E. Stuart, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

Six campaign advertisements, describing Outten's qualifcations for serving in the Delaware House of Representatives and refuting claims from his opponent.

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  1. Stuart Outten, State Representative 1
  2. Stuart Outten, State Representative 2
  3. Stuart Outten, State Representative, what it takes
  4. Stuart Outten, State Representative, opponent's claims
  5. Stuart Outten, State Representative, qualities
  6. Stuart Outten, State Representative, have you heard?
Bennett, Edward, Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements from the 1982 Democratic primary.

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  1. Ed Bennett, State Representative, safety and education
  2. Ed Bennett, State Representative, community involvement
Marchese, Richard, Delaware House of Representatives, 32nd district.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, two of which feature voters discussing their preference for Marchese over his challenger.

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  1. Rich Marchese, State Representative, Ed Bennett
  2. Rich Marchese, State Representative
  3. Rich Marchese, State Representative, responsiveness
Terry, Harry, Delaware House of Representatives, 33rd district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Harry Terry, State Representative
  2. Harry Terry, State Representative
Buckworth, Gerald A. "Jerry," Delaware House of Representatives, 34th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Jerry Buckworth, State Representative, record
Outten, Charles T. "Terry," Delaware House of Representatives, 34th district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, discussing Outten's record of public service and qualifications for office.

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  1. Terry Outten, State Representative, orchard
  2. Terry Outten, State Representative, Democrat
  3. Terry Outten, State Representative, record
  4. Terry Outten, State Representative, taxes and good management
Johnson, Bonnie, Kent County Register in Chancery.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement, featuring an endorsement by Republican Lieutenant Governor Mike Castle.

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  1. Bonnie Johnson, Kent County Register in Chancery, Mike Castle endorsement
Kent County Democrats.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement, encouraging voters to vote for the four Democratic candidates to the Levy Court in 1982: Joe McDonough, 2nd district; John Walls, 4th district; William Paskey, Jr., 6th district; and Donald Culver, at-large member. All four candidates won election.

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  1. Kent County Democratic Levy Court majority
McDonough, Joseph, Kent County Levy Court, 2nd district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, including endorsements for office and a discussion of McDonough's record of public service.

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  1. Joe McDonough, Levy Court, endorsement 1
  2. Joe McDonough, Levy Court, record
  3. Joe McDonough, Levy Court, record and priorities
  4. Joe McDonough, Levy Court, endorsement 2
Owens, Robert, Kent County Levy Court, 2nd district.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bob Owens, Levy Court 1
  2. Bob Owens, Levy Court 2
Scope and Contents

68 unique campaign advertisements.

Biden, Joseph R., Jr. "Joe," U.S. Senate.
Scope and Contents

Five campaign advertisements, discussing Biden's record and responding to attacks by his opponent.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Joe Biden, U.S. Senate, riding the train
  2. Joe Biden, U.S. Senate, John Burris attacks
  3. Joe Biden, U.S. Senate, balanced budget
  4. Joe Biden, U.S. Senate, supporting presidents
  5. Joe Biden, U.S. Senate, endorsements
Burris, John, U.S. Senate.
Scope and Contents

Nine campaign advertisements, with disucss Burris' biography and policy stances, an endorsement by Republican Governor Pete du Pont, a campaign song, and advertisements attacking Senator Biden's record.

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  1. John Burris, U.S. Senate, balanced budget 1
  2. John Burris, U.S. Senate, Biden record
  3. John Burris, U.S. Senate, Pete du Pont endorsement
  4. John Burris, U.S. Senate, balanced budget 1
  5. John Burris, U.S. Senate, biography
  6. John Burris, U.S. Senate, campaign song
  7. John Burris, U.S. Senate, balanced budget 2
  8. JBR 179, family and education
  9. John Burris, U.S. Senate, issues effecting people
Carper, Thomas R. "Tom," U.S. House of Representatives.
du Pont, Elise, U.S. House of Representatives.
Scope and Contents

Nine campaign advertisements, discussing endorsements, includng one from President Ronald Reagan, comparing her positions to Congressman Carper, and one advertisement thanking supporters on Election Day.

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  1. Elise du Pont, Congress, balanced budget
  2. Elise du Pont, Congress, taxes
  3. Elise du Pont, Congress, Reagan endorsement
  4. Elise du Pont, Congress
  5. Elise du Pont, Congress, comparing to Tom Carper 1
  6. Elise du Pont, Congress, endorsements
  7. Elise du Pont, Congress, comparing to Tom Carper 2
  8. Elise du Pont, Congress, Election Day
  9. Elise du Pont, Congress, Delaware plan to Washington
Castle, Michael N., Governor.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Castle Report number 1- taxes cut
  2. Castle Report number 2- quality Delaware education
Quillen, William, Governor.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Bill Quillen, Governor, Mike Castle
  2. Bill Quillen, Governor, biography
Tribbitt, Sherman, Governor, Democratic primary.
McBride, David, Lieutenant Governor, Democratic primary.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements.

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  1. Dave McBride, Lieutenant Governor, biography
  2. Dave McBride, Lieutenant Governor, record
Woo, S. B., Lieutenant Governor.
Scope and Contents

Two campaign advertisements, discussing endorsements Woo received.

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  1. S.B. Woo, Lieutenant Governor, endorsement
  2. S.B. Woo, Lieutenant Governor, endorsements
Elliott, David, Insurance Commissioner.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Dave Elliott, Insurance Commissioner, du Pont endorsement
Levinson, David, Insurance Commissioner.
Scope and Contents

Five campaign advertisements for both the Democratic primary and general elections, discussing Levinson's qualifications for Insurance Commissioner.

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  1. David Levinson, Insurance Commissioner, background 1
  2. David Levinson, Insurance Commissioner
  3. David Levinson, Insurance Commissioner, background 2
  4. David Levinson, Insurance Commissioner, why he's running
  5. David Levinson, Insurance Commissioner, background 2
Klein, LeRoy, Delaware Senate, 16th district.
Scope and Contents

Four campaign advertisements, two discussing endorsements for Klein's candidacy, including an endorsement from Republican Governor Pete du Pont and two advertisements criticizing Klein's Democratic opponent.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Roy Klein, State Senator, du Pont endorsement
  2. Roy Klein, State Senator, endorsements
  3. Roy Klein, State Senate, flip-flop 1
  4. Roy Klein, State Senate, flip-flop 2
Harrington, Michael, Delaware Senate, 17th district.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, one discussing Harrington's record and one criticizing Harrington's Democratic opponent.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Mike Harrington, State Senate, support 1
  2. Mike Harrington, State Senate, Jake Zimmerman
  3. Mike Harrington, State Senate, support 1
Ennis, Bruce, Delaware House of Representatives, 28th district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Bruce Ennis, State Representative
Denney, Gail, Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Gail Denney, State Representative, qualities in a representative
Outten, E. Stuart, Jr., Delaware House of Representatives, 31st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Stuart Outten, State Representative
Morris, Emily, Kent County Prothonotary.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Emily Morris, Prothonotary
Adams, Jefferson, Kent County Levy Court, 1st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Jeff Adams, Levy Court
Messina, Frances, Kent County Levy Court, 1st district.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement.

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  1. Frances Messina, Levy Court, good governance
Delaware Democratic State Committee.
Scope and Contents

Three campaign advertisements, one advertising for a rally featuring numerous candidates, one advertisment featuring Delaware State Senate President Pro Tempore Richard Cordrey discussing the accomplishments in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly, and one advertisement featuring Delaware Democratic State Party Chair Sam Shipley endorsing state-wide Democratic candidates.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Democratic Rally
  2. Democratic General Assembly, record
  3. Democratic candidates for statewide office
Delaware Republican State Committee.
Scope and Contents

One campaign advertisement discussing the state Republican party's commitment to fiscal responsibility.

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  1. State Republican Party, spending

Scope and Contents

"The Open Mike" was a weekly public affairs radio program airing on Saturday mornings on WKEN.

William Satterfield on Rhodesia, 1979 December 29.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0078
Scope and Contents

William Satterfield describing his trip to Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe) with a flight crew from the Dover Air Force Base to bring equipment and personnel from the British armed forces to Rhodesia at the end of the Rhodesian Civil War. Contains interviews with one US state Department representative, Gibson Lambert, British military Captain Peter Bolton, and some Rhodesians, including John Smith, Ian Turvit, and Dorothy Thompson.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - Rhodesia, December 29, 1979
Five former governors, 1980 June 7.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0063
Scope and Contents

An episode of "The Open Mike," featuring interviews with Delaware's five living former Governors at the time of the recording: Elbert Carvel, Caleb Boggs, David Buckson, Russell Peterson and Sherman Tribbitt. Governors reflect on their time in office.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - Five Former Governors
Senator Joe Biden, Fair Tax Act, 1983 August 13.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0063
Scope and Contents

An episode of "The Open Mike," featuring Senator Joe Biden discussing the Fair Tax Act, one of the sponsors of the bill, and larger changes to the U.S. tax code.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - Senator Joe Biden, Fair Tax Act
State Representative Jerry Buckworth, circa 1985.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0071
Scope and Contents

Host Barbara Beel interviewing State Representative Jerry Buckworth. Buckworth represented the 34th legislative district from 1981-2006. Topics in this interview include teen pregnancy and young mothers, child welfare and the Committee on Children, welfare, jobs, infant mortality, education, divorce, child support, taxes and fiscal policy.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - State Representative Jerry Buckworth
American Legion leadership, 1985 March 23.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0076
Scope and Contents

Delaware National Executive Committeeman Jack Simmons and National American Legion Commander Clarence Bacon talking about veterans' issues, especially around healthcare, spending and the Delaware VA cemetery.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - American Legion, March 23, 1985
Congressman Tom Carper, 1986 January 18.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0073
Scope and Contents

Host Barbara Beel interviewing Congressman Tom Carper. Topics include education, government spending, environmental policy, waste management, taxes, and the Farm Bill.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - Congressman Tom Carper
State Representative Ed Bennett, 1986 February 8.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0077
Scope and Contents

Ed Bennett, Representative for the 32nd House district and former co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. Talking about the General Assembly, the state budget, and insurance legislation being considered.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - Ed Bennett, State Representative, February 8, 1986
American Legion, no date.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0070
Scope and Contents

Host Barbara Beel interviewing National Commander of the American Legion Dale Reno and Delaware American Legion Commander Charles Snyder. Topics discussed include veterans' health, Central America, international relations, and the American Legion Oratory Contest.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. The Open Mike - American Legion
Interview with Congressman Tom Carper, undated.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0075
Scope and Contents

Interview with Congressman Tom Carper. Interviewed by Barbara Beel. No program identified. No date given. Topics discussed include foreign aid to Nicaragua, Central America (generally) and Algeria, a balanced federal budget and aid to Kent County.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Interview with Congressman Tom Carper
Speak Your Peace - Eleanor Cain, Director of DE Division for Aging, 1986 January 17.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0072
Scope and Contents

Host Rick Gettis interviewing Eleanor Cain, Director of Division of Services for Aging and Physical Disabilities (1973-2001), discussing elder care issues. Includes a call-in piece at the end of the show.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Speak Your Peace - Eleanor Cain, Director of DE Division for Aging

"Men and Molecules" - Florida environment, circa 1972.
Box 1 Item MSS0877_0027
Scope and Contents

Portion of a radio program entitled "Men and Molecules" discussing the environment and environmental change in Florida.

"Men and Molecules" is a production of the American Chemical Society.

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  1. "Man and Molecules" - Florida environment
Dateline NATO, circa 1972.
Box 2 Item MSS0877_0032
Scope and Contents

News broadcast related to NATO activities. Most of the broadcast is about the discussion of the treaty boundaries of NATO, with the Tropic of Cancer as the southernmost boundary.

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  1. Dateline NATO
Delaware Farm Bureau meeting, circa 1979.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0066
Scope and Contents

Delaware Farm Bureau meeting with federal legislators. Event features Kent County Farm Bureau president Bruce Walton, Kent County farmer Jack Tarburton, Delaware Farm Bureau administrator Sherman Stevenson, U.S. Senators Joe Biden and Bill Roth, and U.S. Congressman Tom Evans.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Delaware Farm Bureau Meeting 1
  2. Delaware Farm Bureau Meeting 2
Return Day 1984, 1984 November 8.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0067
Scope and Contents

Speeches delivered by Senator Joe Biden, Congressman Tom Carper, and Elise du Pont at Return Day in Georgetown, Delaware.

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  1. Return Day 1984
Miscellaneous interviews with Delaware government officials, circa 1984.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0067
Scope and Contents

Host Barbara Beel interviewing Governor Elect Mike Castle about his transition; miscellaneous interviews about taxes, state spending, agriculture, response to the governor's State of the State address and budget, prisons. Also includes miscellaneous bits of audio.

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  1. Miscellaneous interviews 1984-1985
Governor Pete du Pont farewell speech, 1985 January.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0064
Scope and Contents

Farewell speech to the Delaware General Assembly by outgoing Governor Pete du Pont. Includes comments from attendees to the speech, including Lieutenant Governor Mike Castle.

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  1. Governor Pete du Pont's farewell speech
Governor Mike Castle State of the State address, 1986 January.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0068
Scope and Contents

Governor Mike Castle State of the State Speech, delivered to the Delaware General Assembly.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. 1986 State of the State Speech
Governor Castle state budget message to the Delaware General Assembly, 1986 January 30.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0067
Scope and Contents

Governor Mike Castle budget message to the Delaware General Assembly.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Governor Mike Castle Budget Message
Delaware House of Representatives floor debate of fiscal matters, circa 1986.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0069
Delaware General Assembly Agriculture Forum, circa 1986.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0064
Scope and Contents

A 1986 presentation by Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Bill Chandler at Delaware State College with an introduction by Delaware State College President Luna Mishoe. An agricultural forum sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation, discussing the challenges facing Delaware's farmers. Also includes a presentation by Mike McGrath, manager of AgLand Preservation program in Delaware Department of Agriculture.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Delaware General Assembly Agriculture Forum 1986
Return Day 1986, 1986 November 6.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0065
Scope and Contents

Eleven interviews and recordings of events at Return Day events in Georgetown, Delaware.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Return Day 1986 1
  2. Return Day 1986 2
  3. Return Day 1986 3
  4. Return Day 1986 4
  5. Return Day 1986 5
  6. Return Day 1986 6
  7. Return Day 1986 7
  8. Return Day 1986 8
  9. Return Day 1986 9
  10. Return Day 1986 10
  11. Return Day 1986 11
Miscellaneous audio recordings, undated.
Box 3 Item MSS0877_0068 Box 3 Item MSS0877_0069 Box 3 Item MSS0877_0074 Box 3 Item MSS0877_0071

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