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Accession Number:
MR-1972-096-023
Digital Identifier:
USIAAU-023
Title:
AWRT [American Women in Radio and Television] Reception in Honor of Edward R. Murrow, 18 August 1962
Date(s) of Materials:
18 August 1962
18 August 1962
Description:
Sound recording of an AWRT (American Women in Radio and Television) reception in honor of the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow on August 18, 1962. A man identified as “Mike” introduces [Jean Rainey?], President of the AWRT, who makes remarks paying tribute to Director Murrow, plays an excerpt from Director Murrow's first message to his fellow workers (USIA staff), and introduces Director Murrow. In his remarks Director Murrow reflects on his time in the USIA and the privilege of working for his country. Accession MR-1972-096-023.
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Physical Description:
1 audio tape/reel (1/4 inch; mono; 13 minutes)
Contributor(s):
Murrow, Edward R., 1908-1965
Murrow, Edward R., 1908-1965
Subject(s):
News media
Public service
United States government departments and agencies
Women's issues and rights
News media
Public service
United States government departments and agencies
Women's issues and rights
Archival Creator:
United States Information Agency
Sound Recording:
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