"The American Story" papers, 1954
Collection context
- Creator:
- Dangerfield, George, 1904-1986, James, Marquis, 1891-1955, Mott, Frank Luther, 1886-1964, Nevins, Allan, 1890-1971, Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007, Catton, Bruce, 1899-1978, Morris, Richard B (Richard Brandon), 1904-1989, Jones, Howard Mumford, 1892-1980, Broadcast Music, Inc., and Society of American Historians
- Abstract:
- Manuscripts, correspondence, and documents relating to the radio program, "The American Story."
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet estimate 750 items in 5 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of original manuscripts, correspondence, and related documents for "The American Story" the prize-winning, continuing script series prepared and distributed to radio stations as a public service by Broadcast Music, Inc., in association with the Society of American Historians. Designed to bring authoritative American history before wide audiences"The American Story" was inaugurated in July 1954. Contributors to this series of 212 papers have been such outstanding historians as George Dangerfield, Marquis James, Frank Luther Mott, Allan Nevins, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Bruce Catton, Richard B. Morris, Howard Mumford Jones--115 altogether, faculty members of 48 colleges and universities as well as private individuals.
- Biographical / historical:
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"The American Story," was created by Broadcast Music, Inc., in association with the Society of American Historians. Designed to bring authoritative American history before wide audiences, "The American Story" was inaugurated in July 1954.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Name of Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu