David Sarnoff Papers 2464.55
David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
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Summary Information ...... 3 Historical Note ...... 4 Scope and Content ...... 7 Arrangement ...... 10 Administrative Information ...... 10 Related Materials ...... 11 Controlled Access Headings ...... 13 Collection Inventory ...... 13 David Sarnoff Collection ...... 13 Chronological ...... 14
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Summary Information
Repository: Manuscripts and Archives Creator: Sarnoff, David, 1891-1971 Title: David Sarnoff papers ID: 2464.55 Date [inclusive]: 1871-1983 Physical Description: 124 Linear Feet General Physical (AVD portion only) 4089 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. Description (AVD 57 photographic prints : color ; 8 x 10 in. 75 photographic prints : portion only): b&w ; 8.5 x 11 in. or larger. 914 photographic prints : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. 4 photographic prints : color ; 8.5 x 11 in. or larger. 96 photographic prints : color ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. 181 transparencies (slides) : color ; 35mm. 27 glass plate negatives : b&w and color ; 3 x 4 in. 125 contact sheets : b&w. 26 contact sheets : color. 12 photocopies : b&w ; office paper. 69 facsimiles : b&w. 146 negatives : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. 287 negatives : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. 1 negative : color ; 8 x 10 in. 3 negatives : color ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. 147 photographic negatives : b&w ; 120. 22 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm. 50 photograph albums : 11 cloth and 17 leather. 8 videocassettes (U-Matic) : 3/4 inch. 17 videocassette (VHS) : 1/2 inch. 7 videocassettes (Digital Betacam). 1 videocassette (Betacam SP). 121 sound cassettes : analog. 16 sound cassettes : digital. 1 album : b&w ; 20 pages, 12.5 x 14 in. 1 album : 14 x 15 in. 26 sound tape reels. 2 1" video reels. 61 sound discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm. 42 reels : sd., b&w & col. ; 16mm. 1 bank note. Papers, pamphlets, correspondence, and ephemera. Language of the English . Material: Abstract: David Sarnoff (1891-1971) was the iconic leader of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) for most of the company's history. For many years the only Jewish executive in the communications field, Sarnoff was highly influential in the development of radio and television. The focus of the David Sarnoff papers is the original David Sarnoff Collection assembled by Sarnoff to celebrate his career. However, the papers also include the extensive photographic, publicity, and administrative files created by his staff at RCA and a substantial audiovisual component.
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Historical Note
David Sarnoff (1891-1971) was the iconic leader of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) for most of the company's history. For many years the only Jewish executive in the communications field, Sarnoff was highly influential in the development of radio and television.
Early Years
David Sarnoff was born on February 27, 1891 in the Jewish shtetl of Uzlian near the Russian city of Minsk. His father moved to New York City in about 1895 and was able to save enough money to allow the rest of the family to join him on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1900.
Sarnoff joined the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America as an office boy in September 1906. In December, he met the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) and with astonishing rapidity gained his confidence and support. Sarnoff was soon promoted to a wireless operator and served in various roles at shore stations in Massachusetts and New York and aboard ships.
In late 1912, Sarnoff was promoted to radio inspector for the New York District and became an instructor at the Marconi Institute. Within a year he was made chief radio inspector and assistant chief engineer for the entire company.
The experienced cable executive Edward J. Nally (1859–1953) became the Marconi Company's general manager in 1914. Unfamiliar with the wireless side of operations, he relied heavily on the expertise of his energetic and ambitious deputy. Before the year was out, Sarnoff had added the title of contract manager to his position.
In 1915, Sarnoff wrote his famous "Radio Music Box" memo to Nally, which represented a revolutionary shift in the conception of radio. Rather than seeing wireless as a means for one-to-one communication, he imagined it as one-to-many. However, it would not be until the early 1920s that Sarnoff was in a position to implement his ideas.
When the Marconi Company established a Commercial Department in 1917, Sarnoff was appointed as its manager. He was still in that position when the Marconi Company became part of the new Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1919.
Radio Corporation of America
For purposes of brevity, the history of RCA will only be touched on in passing. For an excellent overview of the company's history, see the historical note to the RCA Victor Camden/Frederick O. Barnum III collection (http://findingaids.hagley.org/xtf/view?docId=ead/2069.xml).
Sarnoff became a promoter of having RCA expand into the domestic field in opposition to President Nally and others who wanted to stick to international communications. Chairman Owen D. Young (1874-1962) sided with Sarnoff and subsequently made him lead the negotiations with AT&T, Westinghouse, and the United Fruit Company to create the RCA patent pool.
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This success, as well as Sarnoff's increasingly close relationship with Young, resulted in his appointment as general manager in 1921. Barely two months later, he signaled his view of RCA's future by orchestrating the famous broadcast of the Dempsey-Carpentier fight.
Made a vice-president in 1922, Sarnoff was passed over in favor of General James G. Harbord (1866-1947) as successor to President Nally at the beginning of 1923. However, Harbord's lack of subject knowledge and hands-off management style prevented any conflict with his hard-driving subordinate. The result was that Sarnoff was increasingly responsible for the strategic operations of RCA, as well as its day-to-day management.
By this time, RCA was faced with mounting public opposition to its patent monopoly, as well as the difficultly of enforcing its patent rights. In late 1923, Sarnoff proposed, and persuaded RCA to implement, the idea of providing patent licenses to other companies for a small percentage of the retail cost of the product.
As RCA's fortunes, and stock price, soared upwards in the mid to late 1920s, Sarnoff proved his adroitness as a negotiator. In 1926, after a complex dispute between AT&T and RCA over radio broadcasting, he successfully negotiated a deal resulting in the creation of NBC in 1926.
Two years later, Sarnoff proposed the takeover of the Victor Talking Machine Company. This deal, which turned RCA into a manufacturing power in its own right, was delayed as Sarnoff spent five months in Europe as Young's assistant on the Committee of Experts, which had been formed to address the German war reparations crisis that was crippling the German economy. He played a key, although then unnoticed, role in the protracted negotiations that resulted in the celebrated "Young Plan" (also known as the "Dawes Plan").
The 1929 stock market crash ruined RCA's stock price and the assets of Chairman Young. Likely as a result, Young stepped down as chair in favor of President Harbord. Sarnoff, who had gotten out of the stock market before the crash, was elected as RCA's third president on January 3, 1930. Now possessing the title to match his control of RCA, Sarnoff was faced with the daunting task of guiding RCA through the Great Depression.
Depression
Less than six months into his presidency, Sarnoff was faced with a formal anti-trust complaint by the Department of Justice against RCA. After a year and a half of complex legal maneuvering and negotiations, Sarnoff convinced General Electric and Westinghouse to sell their holdings in RCA to settle the dispute. The result of this was not only the independence of RCA, but the removal of the last constraints on Sarnoff's freedom of action within the corporation.
Although RCA recorded its first ever losses in 1932 and 1933, Sarnoff was unfazed. He correctly judged that the market for radio remained strong and he also had another technology in mind. In 1929, Vladimir K. Zworykin (1888-1982), then at Westinghouse, had approached Sarnoff with his ideas on television development. Although mechanical television systems had been successfully demonstrated in the 1920s, Zworykin argued that only an electronic system could solve the technical obstacles to widespread introduction. Sarnoff eagerly backed Zworykin's research and became a frequent visitor to his laboratory at RCA Camden.
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Two years before Zworykin and Sarnoff met, Utah inventor Philo T. Farnsworth (1906-1971) had patented an electronic pickup tube that functioned on different principles. In 1932, he successfully filed an action with the Patent Office against RCA on the grounds that its system was subject to his patent. After RCA's appeal was rejected in 1936, Sarnoff attempted to buy Farnsworth out, but the latter wisely refused and demanded that RCA license the patents from him. Unwilling to jeopardize the introduction of television with lengthy legal proceedings, Sarnoff agreed. The result was a system that Sarnoff believed would create an entire new industry.
Despite these successes, the widespread introduction of television would not happen for another decade. Until 1941, a complex and extremely bitter dispute over national technical standards for broadcast and reception roiled the industry. Although Sarnoff dramatically inaugurated NBC's television service at the 1939 World's Fair in New York, declaring "Now we add radio sight to sound," he was unable to convince the public to buy television sets that might not meet a future national standard. The settlement of the standards dispute in RCA's favor two years later would have lasting implications, but the entrance of the United States into the Second World War again delayed television's arrival.
War
Sarnoff had entered the U. S. Army Signal Corps reserve as a lieutenant colonel in 1924 and been promoted to colonel in 1931. During the war, he was called up three times for active service. The first two occasions were relatively brief periods in 1942 in Washington and Philadelphia. In March 1944, he was assigned to the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) in England and tasked with overseeing press communications and broadcasting for the invasion of France. Widely praised for his leadership, Sarnoff also established a close friendship with the Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969).
His most notable additional service after the invasion was the reestablishment of Paris's communications links with London and New York. Sarnoff was rewarded with a promotion to Brigadier General in November 1944 and was subsequently invariably referred to as "The General" by RCA staff.
Color
Returning to civilian life in December, Sarnoff laid the groundwork for RCA's shift to peacetime mass production of television sets, which began barely a year after the Japanese surrender. In 1947, the terminally ill James G. Harbord resigned as chairman of the board and Sarnoff was elected as his replacement. Soon afterwards, Sarnoff turned over the position of president to Frank M. Folsom (1894-1970), but kept the title of CEO, as well as strict control over the company. Before long, Sarnoff became embroiled in a series of disputes over color television that were even more heated that the pre- war standards debates.
There were actually two separate controversies over color television. The first was the CBS attempt to leapfrog monochrome television by introducing a mechanical color system in the 1940s and 1950s. Despite winning FCC approval in 1951, the CBS system failed from a number of factors, including its inexperience with manufacturing, the outbreak of the Korean War, and RCA's successful demonstration of a prototype electronic system.
When RCA started mass producing color televisions in 1954, it ran into an unexpected obstacle. Nobody wanted to buy them. This was the second controversy, which pitted a grimly determined Sarnoff - Page 6- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55 against waves of criticism from the media, industry, and government. For six years, RCA was alone in manufacturing color televisions and each year it lost money on them. However, the corner was turned in 1960, when RCA, just barely, made a net profit on color. The next half decade was perhaps Sarnoff's finest hour, as RCA made massive profits over a runaway demand for color televisions and competitors belatedly attempted to jump into the field.
Last Years
Sarnoff's triumph in color television was his last major contribution to the industry. During the 1950s, he had become increasingly focused on his role as a public figure. He had always been a prolific writer and speaker on communications and other science issues and now expanded his subject matter to include subjects as diverse as the Cold War, education, law, and religion. Sarnoff also began seeking out honorary degrees and other awards, eventually amassing dozens of the former and hundreds of the latter. In 1967, he established the David Sarnoff Library at RCA's David Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton to house his writings, memorabilia, and awards.
In 1966, he stepped down as CEO in favor of his son Robert W. Sarnoff (1918-1997), but remained actively involved in RCA's affairs. A serious attack of shingles in 1968 essentially ended David Sarnoff's career. Now bedridden, he continued to insist on regular briefings from RCA staff and refused to step down as chairman of the board until the end of 1969. Now honorary chairman, Sarnoff remained hospitalized until his death on December 12, 1971.
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Scope and Content
The focus of the David Sarnoff papers is the original David Sarnoff Collection assembled by Sarnoff to celebrate his career. However, the papers also include the extensive photographic, publicity, and administrative files created by his staff at RCA and a substantial audiovisual component.
In contrast to the documents and photographs, which have a clear distinction between the original collection and later additions, the origins of the audiovisual material is poorly documented. They are there therefore described separately, but most were probably part of the original David Sarnoff Collection.
The David Sarnoff Collection series consists of hundreds of bound volumes of documents and photographs documenting his career in electronics. Through his writings and speeches, as well as extensive press clippings and biographical material, this series shows not only what Sarnoff did, but how he wanted to be remembered.
The accession numbers on files in this series were assigned by the David Sarnoff Library. The two separate listings for books and items were combined in a new numbering system in October 1973. The relatively few items using the later system are identified with the prefix "N" before the accession number.
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The Chronological biographies subseries contains hundreds of biographical articles, books, and interviews about David Sarnoff. These range from the major biography by Eugene Lyons to brief articles from the Yiddish press.
The Writings, speeches, awards, and publicity subseries subseries contains Sarnoff's writings and speeches on a wide range of topics, including not only technology and other science issues, but also subjects as diverse as the Cold War, education, law, and religion. Sarnoff's numerous awards and honorary degrees are also well documented. In contrast to the broad topics documented in the General scrapbooks subseries, this subseries covers individual events and writings.
The bulk of the Topical Biographies subseries consists of the massive sixty-two volume hagiography of Sarnoff written by his longtime associate Elmer E. Bucher. The subseries also includes several volumes relating to the Wisdom Society's unauthorized biography of Sarnoff and shed light on that strange incident.
In contrast to the individual events and writings documented in the Writings, speeches, awards, and publicity scrapbook subseries, this subseries covers broad topics, such as Sarnoff's military service, his work on committees and boards, his correspondence with prominent (and not so prominent) individuals, and RCA records.
The News and Information Department files consist primarily of photographs and publicity material on David Sarnoff. It also includes some of Sarnoff's notes and drafts of his speeches and writings, as well as administrative files relating to the David Sarnoff Collection and David Sarnoff Library.
The administrative files maintained by the News and Information Department help document the creation and support of the David Sarnoff Collection and the David Sarnoff Library. Also notable are the drafts and source material for Looking Ahead: The Papers of David Sarnoff.
The News and Information Department's publicity files consist mostly of clippings and press releases relating to David Sarnoff. However, some files, especially the early ones, also include Sarnoff's notes and drafts for his speeches and writings.
To avoid duplication, files that are supplemental to those in the David Sarnoff Collection series are not listed in the inventory of this subseries. As a result, the inventory below encompasses the events and writings that Sarnoff did not decide to include in the collection he created at the David Sarnoff Library.
This small series contains extensive drafts, background material, and meeting records documenting the work of the Communications Technical Group of New York City.
This collection consists of 178 transparences (slides), 55 films, 50 videos and 162 sound recordings dating from 1936 to 1978. These materials document the life and career of David Sarnoff as well as events that include his wife, Lizette Sarnoff. Film in the collection are primarily 16mm (except for four 35mm films), the video is made up of 1" video reels, VHS, U-Matic, Betacam SP and Digital Betacam videocassettes and audio recordings are on a variety of formats including reels, cassettes, DATs and phonograph records.
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The Audiovisual series was arranged into six sub-series: Biographies, Compilations, Events, Press & Media Coverage, Speeches and Travel. All materials including film, video and audio are distributed within these sub-series chronologically except for the Compilations sub-series which is alphabetical.
The Biographies sub-series is made up of audio cassettes that are duplicate copies from the David Sarnoff Phonograph Record collection. The first program, "Around the World in Stereophonic Sound" tells the story of recorded sound and refers to David Sarnoff in connection with His Service upon the Sinking of the S.S. Titanic. "The David Sarnoff Story" is a biography of Sarnoff that was produced by LIFE magazine and presented at the 100-Year Association of New York. Also included is "Strive & Succeed", a biography created for Sarnoff's 40th anniversary with the company.
The Compilations sub-series includes a record of Sarnoff's career, a 10 volume set of films and phonograph records which includes various award ceremonies and speeches, his trip to Israel and versions of "Birth of an Industry" and "The David Sarnoff Story". The original collection of film and phonograph albums were presented in individual albums. A book describing the contents of all the materials and one album containing a film can was included in this sub-series for historical purposes. There are several video copies for each film volume, including VHS, U-Matic and Digital Betacam. There are also multiple copies of the phonograph albums, including cassette and DAT versions (which are arranged individually within the various sub-series). The series also contains 3 film to tape transfers that contain transfers from various 16mm films in the collection.
The Events sub-series is made up of various events that occurred in the life of David and Lizette Sarnoff. The series contains films of award presentations highlighting Mrs. Lizette Sarnoff and her work with Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University that include celebrities Bob Hope and Danny Kaye. There is a videocassette copy of this event as well the Sarnoff's 50th Wedding Anniversary, Sarnoff's visit with President Truman and the funeral of David Sarnoff. Also included here are many tribute and award ceremonies given for Sarnoff by organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Overseas Press Club and a tribute by President Lyndon Johnson. The sound recordings contain events saluting Sarnoff and various luncheons and ceremonies at which he often gave remarks.
The Press & Media Coverage sub-series includes film and audio created for and by the media. Sarnoff makes a statement from his desk in a film made for the Army Reserve entitled "This is Reality". There are a couple of local television interviews and the "Sarnoff/Ubell Interview", where General Sarnoff sits with Earl Ubell of CBS-TV on the lawn of the David Sarnoff Research Center as a backdrop for their interview. There are also sound recordings of interviews and presentations to the press.
The Speeches sub-series consists of the many speeches David Sarnoff gave throughout his career. Of note is the "Birth of an Industry" speech given at the 1939 World's Fair about the creation of television. Also included is "Early Bird Satellite", a talk Sarnoff gives on his predictions for satellite technology.
The Travel sub-series primarily contains several versions of a film depicting a tour of Japan & China taken in 1960 by David Sarnoff, his wife, Lizette and the Mazur's (friends of the Sarnoff's). A sound recording of narration that accompanies a slide presentation from this trip (dated October 11-November 1, 1960) is also included. Home movie footage of a trip taken to Scotland dating from 1936 which shows a view from the boat and various people in Scotland. Press Coverage of General Sarnoff on a Trip to Hong Kong from 1967 and another of Sarnoff receiving the key to Tokyo is the subject of two films.
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Several of the films have been digitized for viewing and it is noted if a surrogate exists.
Some of the video material is on Digital Betacam videocassettes which cannot be viewed at this time.
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Arrangement
The David Sarnoff papers are arranged in four series:
I. David Sarnoff Collection
II. News and Information Department files
III. Communications Technical Group of New York City records
IV. Audiovisual
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Administrative Information
Publication Statement Manuscripts and Archives
PO Box 3630 Wilmington, Delaware 19807 [email protected] URL: http://www.hagley.org/library
Access Restrictions This collection is open for research.
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
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Film material is housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-47). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Provenance In 2009, along with the rest of the archival collections of the David Sarnoff Library, the David Sarnoff papers were donated to the Hagley Museum and Library.
Use Restrictions Some items under copyright to RCA Trademark Management SAS.
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Related Materials
Related Material The David Sarnoff papers are part of the David Sarnoff Library collection (Accession 2464). The collection includes nineteen other finding aids:
Consumer electronics history collection (Accession 2464.79), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
David Sarnoff Library records (Accession 2464.73), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
David Sarnoff Research Center records (Accession 2464.09), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Charles B. Jennings photographs, scrapbook boards, and other materials (Accession 2464.21), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Alexander Magoun advertising collection (Accession 2464.81), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America engineering drawings (Accession 2464.83), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA Astro-Electronics Division records (Accession 2464.70), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
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RCA Camden records (Accession 2464.76), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA Corporation collection of television and company history photographs and audiovisual material (Accession 2464.78), Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA Harrison records (Accession 2464.71), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA Missile and Surface Radar Division photographs (Accession 2464.31), Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA News and Information Department photographs (Accession 2464.68), Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA product information (Accession 2464.77), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA publications (Accession 2464.82), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA Solid State Division records (Accession 2464.75), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA technical reports (Accession 2464.69), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
RCA/Thomson Lancaster records (Accession 2464.74), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Records of other RCA divisions (Accession 2464.80), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Robert W. Sarnoff papers (Accession 2464.04), Manuscripts and Archives Department and Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
Other related collections:
Correspondence between David Sarnoff and Ethel Lippman (Accession 2508), Manuscripts and Archives Department, Hagley Museum and Library.
The Sarnoff Collection (The College of New Jersey): https://davidsarnoff.tcnj.edu/
James G. Harbord papers (New York Historical Society)
Edward Julian Nally Papers (Princeton University): http://findingaids.princeton.edu/collections/ C0251
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Owen D. Young Collection (St. Lawrence University): http://www.stlawu.edu/library/sites/default/ files/finding-aids/MSS87fa_0.pdf
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Controlled Access Headings
• Electronic industries • Household electronics • Radio • Television • Radio Corporation of America • RCA Corporation
Collection Inventory
David Sarnoff Collection, 1871-1977 Historical Note
Sarnoff's staff assembled many of his papers (including writings, speeches, awards, photographs, correspondence, and press clippings) in bound volumes. Although it's not clear when this began, a definite procedure was in place by 1949. Sarnoff would select items from his own files, as well as press clippings sent to him from RCA headquarters that he wanted to be included in the volume. His secretary, Ella Helbig, would then send the material and instructions to Harriet Fitzgerald at RCA headquarters. Fitzgerald carefully arranged and labeled the material and sent it out for custom leather bindings or for framing.
Sarnoff oversaw every step of this, including decisions on the colors of the bindings. The completed volumes and framed items would then be sent back to Sarnoff, who kept them in his home. During 1966-1967, the collection was moved to the new David Sarnoff Library.
Scope and Content
The original David Sarnoff Collection consists of hundreds of bound volumes of documents and photographs documenting his career in electronics. Through his writings and speeches, as well as extensive press clippings and biographical material, this record group shows not only what Sarnoff did, but how he wanted to be remembered.
The accession numbers on files in this record group were assigned by the David Sarnoff Library. The two separate listings for books and items were combined in a new numbering system in October 1973. The relatively few items using the later system are identified with the prefix "N" before the accession number.
Arrangement
Arranged into two sub-series:
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Sub-Series A: Chronological
Sub-series B: Topical
Provenance: Provenance
When the David Sarnoff Library opened on September 28, 1967, the collection contained over 700 volumes and hundreds of artifacts and framed items. Until his death in 1971, Sarnoff continued to send material to the Library. In his will, Sarnoff donated the collection to the David Sarnoff Research Center. The non-profit David Sarnoff Collection was incorporated in 1972 and assumed ownership of the collection.
Additional donations made by his family and staff shortly after his death were formally donated by RCA in 1977.
Chronological, 1911-1977 Arrangement
Arranged into three subseries:
A. Biographies
B. Writings, speeches, awards, and publicity
C. David Sarnoff Library exhibit photographs
Files are arranged chronologically.
Biographies, 1922-1971 Scope and Content
This subseries contains hundreds of biographical articles, books, and interviews about David Sarnoff. These range from the major biography by Eugene Lyons to brief articles from the Yiddish press.
Title/Description Instances Who's Who Entry (American Hebrew), Dec 1, 1922 box M&A 55 folder 2
"Land of Promise Does Not Fail the Right Man" by Robert box M&A 55 folder 1 Norman (American Magazine), Nov 1923 Scope and Content
Acc. 477 has extensive related material (Box M&A 1168)
Who's Who Entry (American Hebrew), Dec 7, 1923 box M&A 55 folder 2
"David Sarnoff Began Career as Immigrant" (Jewish Journal), box M&A 55 folder 2 Jan 17, 1924
"From the Ghetto Came Sarnoff, Radio Wizard" by Clarence box M&A 55 folder 1 Snyder (New York Herald), Feb 3, 1924
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Biographical Article by Ernest A. Zadig (New York Telegram- box M&A 55 folder 1 Mail), Jul 19, 1924
Biographical Article (Investors Guide), Jul 1924 box M&A 55 folder 1
"David Sarnoff, Radio Wizard, and ORT" by Betsy Ross box M&A 55 folder 2 (Jewish Tribune), Nov 28, 1924
Biographical Article (B'nai B'rith Magazine), Feb 1925 box M&A 55 folder 2
"David Sarnoff: Fiction Hero in Real Life" by Joseph Kaye box M&A 55 folder 1 (Kansas City Star), Mar 1, 1925
"Sinking of Titanic was Turning Point in Career of David box M&A 55 folder 1 Sarnoff, Head of Radio Corporation, Whose History is One of Romances of the Art" (Springfield Republican), Apr 5, 1925
"David Sarnoff: A Romance of the Radio" by Leo R. Sack box M&A 55 folder 2 (American Hebrew), Apr 9, 1926
"Sarnoff Explains His Success" by DuBois K. Wiggins box M&A 55 folder 1 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle), Apr 11, 1926
"'Tune In' on Sarnoff, Radio Wizard, for an Inspiring Story of box M&A 55 folder 2 Success" by Betty Ross (The Day), Apr 25, 1926
Biographical Article by Earl Reeves (Youth's Companion), Jun box M&A 55 folder 1 24, 1926
Interview by Mary Margaret McBride (Saturday Evening box M&A 39 folder 7 Post), Aug 7-14, 1926 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 39)
Contribution to "Are Jews Losing Their Religion" (American box M&A 55 folder 2 Hebrew), Oct 22, 1926
Biographical Article (New York Herald Tribune), Feb 6, 1927 box M&A 55 folder 1
"How I Got That Way" as told to Ruth Crawford (San box M&A 55 folder 1 Francisco Daily News), Mar 5, 1927
"Story of an Electrical Wizard" by Lillian G. Genn (Jewish box M&A 55 folder 2 Tribune), Sep 2, 1927
Interview by E. M. Plummer (Brooklyn Standard Union), Feb box M&A 40 folder 1 18, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 58)
"Rise of David Sarnoff" by Rabbi Elias Margolis (United box M&A 55 folder 2 Synagogue Recorder), Feb 1928 - Page 15- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Biographical Article by Edwin Wildman (Financial World), box M&A 55 folder 1 Mar 21, 1928
Biographical Article by "the Dialist" (Newark News), Apr 13, box M&A 55 folder 1 1928
"Bremen's Landing Stirs a Vivid Radio Story" (New York box M&A 50 folder 17 Times), Apr 22, 1928
Biographical Article by Flora Merrill (New York World), Sep box M&A 55 folder 1 2, 1928
"David Sarnoff's Rise to Fame" by Mary K. Brookes (Chicago box M&A 55 folder 1 Tribune Ocean Times), Sep 6, 1928
"A Career--Like a Business--Must be Budgeted" by J. Paul box M&A 55 folder 1 Atwood (Personal Efficiency) [interview], Sep 1928
"Newsboy Who became a Radio Chief" by S. J. Woolf (New box M&A 55 folder 1 York Times Magazine), Jan 6, 1929
Biographical Article (Ottawa Citizen), Jan 26, 1929 box M&A 55 folder 2
Cover Story on DS (Time), Jul 15, 1929 box M&A 55 folder 1
Biographical Article by Herbert Corey (Nation's Business), Jul box M&A 55 folder 1 1929
"Rise of David Sarnoff" (American Hebrew), Jan 24, 1930 box M&A 55 folder 2
Biographical Article by Bernard Postal (Wisconsin Jewish box M&A 55 folder 2 Chronicle), Jan 24, 1930
"Who Is This Man Sarnoff?" (Moving Picture Review and box M&A 55 folder 1 Theatre Management), Jan 1930
"Land of the Open Sky" by Louis Albert Banks (Roseburg box M&A 55 folder 1 News Review), Feb 8, 1930
"David Sarnoff Grew Up in Radio's Vast Field" by Charles G. box M&A 55 folder 1 Poore (New York Times), Feb 23, 1930
Hall of Fame Entry (Jewish Tribune), Feb 28, 1930 box M&A 55 folder 2
"Phenomenal Rise of David Sarnoff" by Julius Mayer box M&A 55 folder 2 (Southern Israelite), Feb 28, 1930
"Radio Corporation of America: An Ironic Decade" (Fortune), box M&A 55 folder 1 Feb 1930
Biographical Article in the "Bob Davis Recalls" Column by box M&A 55 folder 1 Robert H. Davis (New York Sun), Mar 4, 1930
Biographical Article by David Schwartz (Seattle Jewish box M&A 55 folder 2 Transcript), Mar 21, 1930
"David Sarnoff" by Mark Potter (Leeds Mercury), Apr 21, box M&A 55 folder 1 1930
Excerpt from "American Business and Business Men" by box M&A 55 folder 1 David Lawrence (Saturday Evening Post), Jun 14, 1930 - Page 16- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Biographical Article by J. V. Fitz Gerald (New York Evening box M&A 55 folder 1 World), Sep 4, 1930
"A Toast to David Sarnoff" by Gustav Davidson (New York box M&A 55 folder 1 Daily Mirror), Sep 25, 1930
Biographical Cartoon (New York Evening Journal), Nov 12, box M&A 55 folder 1 1930
"Radio Chieftains" by David Ewen (American Hebrew), Mar box M&A 55 folder 2 6, 1931
Biographical Cartoon (New York Evening Journal), Aug 8, box M&A 55 folder 1 1931
Biographical Article (London Evening News), Aug 28, 1931 box M&A 55 folder 1
"He Climbed with Radio" (New York Times), Sep 27, 1931 box M&A 55 folder 1
"David Sarnoff Began His Career in Radio 25 Years Ago box M&A 55 folder 1 Today" (Talking Machine and Radio Weekly), Sep 30, 1931
Biographical Article (MacMillan News Review), Oct 26, 1931 box M&A 55 folder 1
"David Sarnoff" by Mark Potter (Leeds Mercury), Oct 28, box M&A 55 folder 1 1931
"David Sarnoff: Genius of the Radio Industry" by Trentwell box M&A 55 folder 1 M. White (from Famous Leaders of Industry), 1931
Biographical Article by Bruno Lessing (New York American), box M&A 55 folder 1 May 4, 1932
Biographical/Historical Article (Fortune), Sep 1932 box M&A 55 folder 1
"Boy who Grew Up with Radio" by Frazier Hunt (Popular box M&A 55 folder 1 Mechanics), Sep 1932
Digested Biography (World Business Digest), Sep 1932 box M&A 55 folder 1
Biographical Article (Broadcasting), Oct 1, 1932 box M&A 55 folder 1
Biographical Article (Polish Daily Courier) [in Polish, box M&A 55 folder 1 includes translation], Oct 11, 1932
"An Immigrant Boy Who has Proved this a Land of Great box M&A 55 folder 1 Opportunity" (Kansas City Star), Nov 28, 1932
"£20,000,000 Showman" by Ernest Betts (London Sunday box M&A 55 folder 1 Express), Sep 3, 1933
"David Sarnoff" (Jewish Times), Dec 29, 1933 box M&A 55 folder 2
"What Next, Senator Marconi?" (Rockefeller Center Weekly), box M&A 40 folder 5 Oct 4, 1934
Electrical Transcription made by John B. Kennedy on the Life box M&A 40 folder 5 of David Sarnoff, Nov 28, 1934
- Page 17- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
"Sarnoff, RCA, NBC" by Paul W. Kearney (Esquire), Nov box M&A 40 folder 6 1935
Biographical Article by Bruno Lessing (New York American), box M&A 40 folder 6 Dec 20, 1935
Biographical Article by Charlotte Johnson (Atlantic City box M&A 40 folder 7 Press), Apr 17, 1936
"Have You a Job for Me?" (Interview by Henry F. Pringle) box M&A 40 folder 7 (American Magazine), May 1936
"Radio Chief Started by Learning to Be Telegrapher" by box M&A 40 folder 7 Lemuel F. Parton (New York Sun), Jun 15, 1936
"David Sarnoff" by Jacob Kirschenbaum (Nasz Przeglad box M&A 63 folder 2 [Warsaw]) [Polish language, includes English translation], Sep 12, 1936
"Sarnoff, Dreamer of the Radio" by John B. Kennedy (New box M&A 40 folder 7 York Herald Tribune), Sep 27, 1936
Biographical Article (Pyramid of Tau Delta Phi), Sep 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7
Biographical Article (New Yorker), Nov 21, 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7
Biographical Article (Scientific American), Nov 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7
Biographical Article by Bruno Lessing (Chicago Herald- box M&A 40 folder 8 Examiner), Jul 4, 1937
"Romance in Business Isn't Dead: Life Story of David Sarnoff, box M&A 40 folder 8 R. C. A.'s Head" by B. C. Forbes (Forbes), Jul 15, 1937
Biographical Article by Lemuel F. Parton (New York Sun), box M&A 40 folder 8 Aug 27, 1937
"How Titanic Disaster Helped Radio Operator to box M&A 40 folder 8 Fame" (Evening Standard), Aug 27, 1937
Biographical Article (Cavalcade), Sep 11, 1937 box M&A 40 folder 8
Biographical Article by Bruno Lessing (New York Journal), box M&A 40 folder 8 Oct 11, 1937
Biographical Article by Charlotte Johnson (Atlantic City box M&A 40 folder 8 Press), Nov 22, 1937
"A Tragedy Gave Wireless Its Greatest Impetus" by Karl box M&A 41 folder 1 Helm (New York Post), Apr 15, 1938
"David Sarnoff: Radio's Guiding Genius" (Look), Apr 26, box M&A 41 folder 1 1938
Biographical Article by Charlotte Johnson (Atlantic City box M&A 41 folder 1 Press), May 19, 1938 - Page 18- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Biographical Article by B. C. Forbes (Forbes), Aug 15, 1938 box M&A 41 folder 1
Biographical Article (Financial Age), Sep 24, 1938 box M&A 41 folder 1
Biographical Article (Newark Star Eagle), Oct 12, 1938 box M&A 41 folder 1
Biographical Article (Pathfinder), Nov 5, 1938 box M&A 41 folder 1
Biographical Article (Washington Star), Nov 27, 1938 box M&A 41 folder 1
Biographical Article (Jewish Examiner), Aug 11, 1939 box M&A 41 folder 2
Biographical Article (Financial World), Aug 30, 1939 box M&A 41 folder 2
"'Key' Man of Wireless" by Milton Lamask (Future, the box M&A 41 folder 2 Magazine for Young Men), Oct 1939
Biographical Article by Richard Kallman (Jewish Review), box M&A 41 folder 3 Apr 4, 1940
Biographical Picture Story (Popular Science), Sep 1940 box M&A 41 folder 3
"Pioneer and Prophet of Radio" by S. J. Woolf (New York box M&A 41 folder 4 Times Magazine), Feb 23, 1941
Biographical Article (Aufbau) [German language article, box M&A 41 folder 4 includes translation], Mar 7, 1941
Biographical Article (My Weekly Reader: The Junior box M&A 41 folder 4 Newspaper), Mar 17-21, 1941
"Mr. 'Coni Man" by Dale Harrison (Forbes), Aug 15, 1941 box M&A 41 folder 4
Biographical Article on Lizette Sarnoff by Agnes Adams box M&A 41 folder 4 (New York Post), Sep 25, 1941
"Sarnoff: Father of Streamlined Broadcasting" (Honolulu box M&A 41 folder 4 Advertiser Magazine), Nov 9, 1941
"David Sarnoff's Courage Took Him to the Top" by Grenville box M&A 41 folder 5 Kleiser (New York Enquirer), Mar 30, 1942
Biographical Entry by M. H. Aylesworth for the Universal box M&A 41 folder 5 Jewish Encyclopedia, Sep 25, 1942
"Career of David Sarnoff" by Hawthorne Daniel (Railroad box M&A 42 folder 2 Workers Journal), Jan 1945
"20 Men Who Run America" by Benjamin J. Atlas box M&A 42 folder 3 (Everybody's Digest), Aug 1946
"Such Dreams as Stuff is Made On" (Mast Magazine), Aug box M&A 42 folder 3 1946
Biographical Article (Belleville News-Democrat), Jun 24, box M&A 42 folder 4 1947
"Messenger Boy to the World" by Cameron Shipp (Esquire), box M&A 42 folder 4 Jul 1947
"How to Get Ahead in Business" by Isabel Leighton box M&A 42 folder 4 (Cosmopolitan) [includes interview with DS], Oct 1947 - Page 19- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
"Sarnoff Shaved and Met Vice in Louisville" by Bill Ladd box M&A 42 folder 5 (Louisville Courier-Journal), May 22, 1948
Biographical Cartoon (Jewish Floridian), May 28, 1948 box M&A 42 folder 5
"Men of Achievement: David Sarnoff" by Francis Westbrook, box M&A 42 folder 5 Jr. (Forbes), Nov 15, 1948
Biographical Article (Parade), Jun 12, 1949 box M&A 43 folder 1
Biographical Article by Manuel Rosenberg (Advertiser), Dec box M&A 43 folder 1 1949
Biographical Article on Lizette Sarnoff by Tex McCrary and box M&A 43 folder 2 Jinx Falkenburg (New York Herald-Tribune), Jan 26, 1950
Biographical Article (Marion Chronicle), Feb 26, 1950 box M&A 43 folder 2
Biographical Article by Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg box M&A 43 folder 2 (New York Herald-Tribune), Mar 27, 1950
Biographical Article by Gerel Rubien (Il Progresso Italo- box M&A 43 folder 2 Americano), Jun 11, 1950
Biographical Article by Alfonso Parra Published in box M&A 43 folder 2 Construccion (Caracas, Venezuela) [English translation], Jul 1950
"A Man Who Voices America" by John Bernard Kelly (tribute box M&A to DS), Oct 10, 1950 1169
Biographical Cartoon (Detroit Free Press), Oct 22, 1950 box M&A 43 folder 2
Biographical Article Published in La Esfera (Caracas, box M&A 43 folder 2 Venezuela) [Spanish language, includes English translation], Oct 26, 1950
"Story of the First Trans-Atlantic Short Wave Message box M&A 24 folder 1 (Proceedings of the Radio Club of America) [brief mention of DS] [accession no. 539], Oct 1950
Biographical Article (New York Herald-Tribune), Jan 3, 1951 box M&A 43 folder 3
"Sarnoff's Life Written by Alger" by George Kossuth box M&A 43 folder 3 (Wheeling News-Register), Feb 18, 1951
"David Sarnoff" by W. P. Weber (Northwestern Engineer), box M&A 43 folder 3 Mar 1951
Cover Story on DS (Time) [accession no. 175], Jul 23, 1951 box M&A 24 folder 2 Scope and Contents note
APRA has press coverage (Box M&A 43, Folder 3); for a display version of the cover see Box M&A 1154
"Exciting Career of David Sarnoff Parallels Rise of Radio and box M&A 43 folder 3 Television" by Joseph Kaye (Kansas City Star), Sep 9, 1951
- Page 20- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Interviews with Robert, Edward, David, and Thomas W. box M&A 24 folder 3 Sarnoff by Bela Kornitzer [accession no. 604], 1951
"RCA's Growth Sparked by One Man's Dream" by E. S. box M&A 43 folder 4 Banks and Nicholas P. Gregory (Philadelphia Inquirer), Mar 25, 1952
"David Sarnoff's 'Radio Music Box' Sparked a Billion Dollar box M&A 43 folder 4 Industry" by Diana Ghia (Markets of America), Sep 1952
Biographical Article (World Over: A Magazine for Boys and box M&A 43 folder 5 Girls), Dec 12, 1952
Interview by Leon Kristol (Jewish Daily Forward) [Three part box M&A 63 folder 2 article in Yiddish, includes English translations], May 10-12, 1953
"Memoirs of a Beggar, Part Twenty-Three" by Bishop O'Brien box M&A 43 folder 5 (Extension), Jul 1953
Interviews by John Crosby (New York Herald-Tribune), Nov box M&A 43 folder 5 18-20, 1953
Biographical Articles by Leonard Lyons, 1953 box M&A 43 folder 5
"Men of Faith and Genius" by Harold Wieland (The Magazine box M&A 44 folder 1 of Wall Street), Jan 22, 1954
Biographical Sketch by Virgil Pinkley (broadcast), Feb 8, box M&A 44 folder 1 1954
Interview by Edward R. Murrow on "Person-to- box M&A 44 folder 1 Person" [clipping only], Mar 17, 1954
"Luckiest Family in the World" (Woman's Home Companion), box M&A 44 folder 1 Mar 1954
Biographical Article by Charles Mercer (Buffalo Courier- box M&A 44 folder 1 Express), May 2, 1954
Biographical Article (Financial Times), Sep 9, 1954 box M&A 44 folder 1
"New Wonders of the Electronic Age" by Harold Hilliard box M&A 44 folder 1 (Toronto Star Weekly) [interview], Nov 27, 1954
Interviews by Serge Groussard (Le Figaro) [French language, box M&A 44 folder 2 includes English translations], May 6-8, 1955
Biographical Article by James L. Kilgallen (International box M&A 44 folder 2 News Service), Jun 22, 1955
"My Life with a Genius" by Lizette Sarnoff (Good box M&A 44 folder 2 Housekeeping), Jun 1955
"Story of David Sarnoff: TITANIC!" by Ethel Daccardo, Oct box M&A 44 folder 2 22, 1955
Biographical Article by Robert G. Shortal (United Press), Feb box M&A 44 folder 3 21, 1956
- Page 21- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Interview by Joe Hyams (New York Herald-Tribune), Feb 26, box M&A 44 folder 3 1956
Interview by Cobey Black (Honolulu Star-Bulletin), Mar 7, box M&A 44 folder 3 1956
"Seder at the Sarnoffs" by H. Jay Sharp (National Jewish box M&A 44 folder 3 Monthly), Mar 1956
Interview by Ralph McGill (Atlanta Journal and Constitution box M&A 44 folder 3 Magazine), Apr 8, 1956
"I Hitched My Wagon to an Electron" by Paul Phelan (New box M&A 44 folder 3 York World Telegram and Sun) [interview], May 5, 1956
"'Father of Television:' Radio's David Sarnoff" by James L. box M&A 44 folder 3 Kilgallen (MEN), Aug 27, 1956
"David Sarnoff's Fabulous Fifty Years" by Thomas Whiteside box M&A 44 folder 3 (Collier's), Oct 12, 1956
"Sarnoff Story" by I. Eliason (Jewish Telegraphic Agency), box M&A 44 folder 3 Oct 18, 1956
Biographical Article by Abe E. Eisenstein (East Side News), box M&A 44 folder 4 Feb 23, 1957
"Some Foundations of Modern Radio Electronic Technology" box M&A 24 folder 4 by John Hays Hammond, Jr. and Ellison S. Purington (Proceedings of the IRE) [brief mention of DS] [accession no. 340], Sep 1957
Interview by Sidney Fields (New York Sunday Mirror), Mar 9, box M&A 44 folder 5 1958
"Incredible is Word for General Sarnoff" by Louis James box M&A 44 folder 5 (Southern Florist & Nurseryman), Oct 3, 1958
"He Changed Your Life" by Paul Molloy (Success unlimited), box M&A 44 folder 5 Nov 1958
Biographical Article by Lionello Torossi (Costume) [Italian box M&A 45 folder 1 language, includes English translation], Mar 1959
"Faith of David Sarnoff" by Alfred K. Allan (Partners: The box M&A 45 folder 1 Magazine of Labor and Management), Sep 1959
"Most Magnetic Men" by Atra Baer (New York Journal box M&A 45 folder 2 American), Mar 6, 1960
"David Sarnoff Story" by Maurice Duchovny (Day-Jewish box M&A 24 folder 5 Journal) [English translations] [accession no. 181], Mar-May 1960
"David Sarnoff" (Vita) [profile in Italian, includes English box M&A 45 folder 2 translation], Apr 28, 1960
"Making the Grade" by Kessler (New York Sun) [cartoon], box M&A 55 folder 1 May 3, 1960
- Page 22- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
"A Luncheon Visit with the Sarnoffs" by Frances Lide box M&A 45 folder 3 (Washington Star), Oct 15, 1961
"32 Years on Top" (Forbes), Feb 1, 1962 box M&A 45 folder 4
"David Sarnoff" by L. Forem (Jewish Daily Forward) box M&A 63 folder 2 [Yiddish language, includes English translation], Aug 26, 1962
Biographical Article (Telecommunication Journal), Sep 1962 box M&A 45 folder 4
Biographical Excerpts from "TV Once Hurt Movies...But Now box M&A 45 folder 4 Helps Them" (Gaceta Illustrada) [Spanish language, includes English translation], Oct 1962
"David Sarnoff's Vision" by Harold H. Martin (Saturday box M&A 45 folder 5 Evening Post), Feb 16, 1963
"A Man of Vision Foresees a Fabulous Future" by Donald I. box M&A 45 folder 5 Rogers (New York Herald Tribune), Jun 7, 1963
David Sarnoff: Putting Electrons to Work by John Tebbel box M&A 24 folder 6 [inscribed by author] [accession no. 185], 1963
"David Sarnoff Remembers When He Trained To Be A box M&A 45 folder 6 Rabbi" by Boris Smolar (Chicago Sentinel) [review of David Sarnoff: Putting Electrons to Work by John Tebbel], Jan 23, 1964
"World of General David Sarnoff" by Jacob Baal-Teshuva box M&A 45 folder 6 (Jewish World), Jan 1964
"RCA's David Sarnoff... A True Tale of Rags to Riches" by box M&A 45 folder 6 Gerald S. Snyder [review of David Sarnoff: Putting Electrons to Work by John Tebbel], Mar 1, 1964
"At Home with Mrs. David Sarnoff" by Agnes Murphy (New box M&A 45 folder 6 York Post Magazine), Apr 12, 1964
"Thank You, Mr. Sarnoff" by John Godwin (Coronet), May box M&A 45 folder 6 1964
"Strive and Succeed: A Musical Biography" by William box M&A 24 folder 7 Roy (intended for NBC's 40th Anniversary, but never used) [accession no. 464.11], Mar 22, 1966
"Envisioning the Future" (Nation's Business) [interview], Jun box M&A 39 folder 4 1966
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons and DS's 75th Birthday: box M&A 24 folder 8 Congratulatory Messages (Government, Industry, Universities-Colleges, RCA-NBC, RCA Affiliates) [accession no. 161], 1966
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons and DS's 75th Birthday: box M&A 24 folder 9 Congratulatory Messages (Miscellaneous) [accession no. 163], 1966
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons and DS's 75th Birthday: box M&A 24 folder 10 Congratulatory Messages (Personal) [accession no. 162], 1966 - Page 23- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons and DS's 75th Birthday: Press box M&A 24 folder 11 Coverage [accession no. 160], 1966 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain additional material (Box M&A 68, Folder 33)
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons and DS's 75th Birthday: Press box M&A 25 folder 1-5 Coverage Not Included in Volume [accession no. N06], 1966
Story of David Sarnoff by Asata Murakawa (Nitto Publishing box M&A 25 folder 6 Company, 1967): Translation of Abstract [accession no. 684], 1967
"Imagination is Not Enough" by John Vassos [accession no. box M&A 25 folder 7 463.16], Jan 1968
German Language Article about DS in Toges-Anzeiger box M&A 25 folder 8 (Zurich) [no translation] [accession no. 464.3], Sep 12, 1969
David Sarnoff by Eugene Lyons (Japanese translation) box M&A 25 folder 9 [accession no. 896], 1969
Excerpts from Prime Time: The Life of Edward R. Murrow by box M&A 25 folder 10 Alexander Kendrick [accession no. 463.22], 1969
"John Mitchell, Local Pioneer in Wireless" by Mike Murphy box M&A 25 folder 11 (Newscene) [mentions DS] [accession no. 464.12], Jan 23, 1971
Writings, speeches, awards, and publicity, 1911-1977 Scope and Content
This extensive subseries contains Sarnoff's writings and speeches on a wide range of topics, including not only technology and other science issues, but also subjects as diverse as the Cold War, education, law, and religion. Sarnoff's numerous awards and honorary degrees are also well documented.
In contrast to the broad topics documented in the General scrapbooks subseries, this subseries covers individual events and writings.
Title/Description Instances Diary Kept during Labrador Sealing Expedition, Feb 12-Apr box M&A 50 folder 17 28, 1911
Log Kept on the S. S. Beothic, Mar 12-Apr 9, 1911 box M&A 50 folder 17
Operator's Certificate of Skill in Radiocommunication (U. S. box M&A folder 1 Department of Commerce and Labor), Jun 24, 1911 115
Experiment Notebook Pages from Pratt Institute Classes box M&A 25 folder 12 [accession no. 457.9.2], Oct 1911
Telegrams from the Sinking of the Titanic (Captain Jordan's box M&A 71 folder 38 copies), Apr 16, 1912
Tuning Record from the S. S. Lenape, Feb 11, 1913 box M&A 49 folder 14 - Page 24- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
"My Trip to the Icefields" (Wireless Age), Oct 1913-Jan 1914 box M&A 50 folder 17
Certificate of Life Membership from the Veteran Wireless box M&A folder 2 Operators Association, 1913 115
Membership Certificate for the Maritime Association of the box M&A folder 1 Port of New York, Apr 8, 1914 115
Remarks on "The Radio Operator Problem" by V. Ford box M&A 49 folder 14 Greaves at the Institute of Radio Engineers, Washington Section Meeting, May 20, 1914
"Radio Traffic" (Paper delivered before the Institute of Radio box M&A 49 folder 14 Engineers in New York), Sep 2, 1914
"Ownership of Wireless Equipment" (Wireless Age) box M&A 25 folder 13 [accession no. 330], Mar 1915
Election as a Fellow of the Institute of Radio Engineers box M&A folder 1 [award/citation only], Feb 15, 1917 115
Minutes of Committee Meeting in DS's Office on Proposed box M&A 72 folder 1 Arrangements between English Marconi Company, American Marconi Company, and General Electric Company [accession no. 457.3], Sep 16, 1919
"Commercial Department--Its Functions and box M&A 49 folder 14 Operations" (Report to E. J. Nally), Jan 31, 1920 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Report on Prospective Radio Business to Owen D. Young, Jan box M&A 49 folder 14 31, 1920 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Reports on Trans-Oceanic and Overland Radio box M&A 49 folder 14 Communication to E. J. Nally, Jan-May 1920 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Testimony before a House Subcommittee of the Committee on box M&A 53 folder 22 the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Jan 21, 1921
Letter from G. N. McSweeney to W. H. G. Bullard regarding box M&A DS not becoming Vice-President, Apr 6, 1921 1168
Congratulatory Letters on Election as General Manager of box M&A 25 folder 14 RCA [accession no. 478], Apr 29, 1921
- Page 25- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Radiophone Broadcasting of the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight box M&A 25 folder 15 [accession no. 457.4], Jul 2, 1921
"Last Year One of Achievement in Radio box M&A 39 folder 5 Communication" (Electrical World), Jan 7, 1922
Lecture on Wireless Aboard the S. S. Momus, Jan 18, 1922 box M&A 39 folder 5 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Minutes of the G-E Distributing Jobbers Club, Policy box M&A 39 folder 5 Committee [includes remarks by DS], Feb 16, 1922
Address before the Electrical Supply Jobbers Association, box M&A 39 folder 5 Atlantic Division (New York) [summary], Feb 28, 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Broadcasting Will Last" (New York American), Mar 27, 1922 box M&A 39 folder 5
"Radio and the Phonograph Industry--A Few box M&A 49 folder 14 Fundamentals" (memorandum), Apr 10, 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 9)
"RCA Sales Policies" (Address before the Retail Dry Goods box M&A 39 folder 5 Group in New York), Apr 19, 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio of Today and Tomorrow" (New York Sunday Herald), box M&A 39 folder 5 May 14, 1922
"Radio" (Address before the Electrical Supply Jobbers box M&A 39 folder 5 Association in Hot Springs, VA), May 26, 1922
Informal Address before the Convention of the National box M&A 39 folder 5 Association of Music Merchants (New York), Jun 7, 1922
- Page 26- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Meaning of Radio and Its Possibilities" (Address before the box M&A 39 folder 5 Fifth Annual Convention of the New York State Association of Electrical Contractors and Dealers), Jun 13, 1922 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 10)
"Broadcasting Problem" (letter to E. W. Rice, Jr.), Jun 17, box M&A 49 folder 14 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Letters to E. J. Nally on High Power Short Wave box M&A 49 folder 14 Broadcasting, JunAug 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Restoring Radio to Health" (Electrical World), Aug 19, 1922 box M&A 39 folder 5 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Individual Radio--'Radiolette'" (correspondence with Alfred box M&A 49 folder 19 N. Goldsmith), Aug-Sep 1922 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2), Acc. 457.5 has related material (Box M&A 25, Folder 16); Acc. 477 has original letter from DS (Box M&A 1168); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 12)
Announcements and Felicitations on Election as Vice- box M&A 25 folder 17 President and General Manager of RCA [accession no. 479], Sep 8, 1922
"Radio--Its Commercial and Social Influence" (Address before box M&A 39 folder 5 the New York Electrical Society), Nov 22, 1922
- Page 27- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 63, Folder 13)
"1922 Record Year in Radio Progress" (New York box M&A 39 folder 5 Phonograph and Talking Machine Weekly), Jan 3, 1923
"Message of Radio" (Address before the Engineering Societies box M&A 39 folder 5 of Buffalo) [abstract only], Jan 9, 1923 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 14)
"Message of Radio" (Address before the Atlantic City box M&A 39 folder 5 Chamber of Commerce) [abstract only], Jan 26, 1923 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Address on the Opening of WJZ's Waldorf-Astoria Studio box M&A 39 folder 5 (New York), Feb 4, 1923 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 15)
Address on Pallophotophone, Feb 17, 1923 box M&A 39 folder 5 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 16)
"Application of Radio to Agriculture" (memorandum), Apr 5, box M&A 49 folder 14 1923 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio Broadcasting" (memorandum), Apr 5, 1923 box M&A 49 folder 14 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2), Acc. 477 has original (Box M&A 1168);
- Page 28- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 18)
Membership Diploma from the American Institute of box M&A Electrical Engineers [award/citation only], Apr 13, 1923 1155
"Relation of the Jobber to Radio" (Jobbers Salesman), May box M&A 39 folder 5 1923 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain version submitted for publication on Apr 14 (Box M&A 63, Folder 19)
"Radio and the Electrical Dealer" (Journal of Electricity), Jun box M&A 39 folder 5 15, 1923 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain version submitted for publication on Apr 16 (Box M&A 63, Folder 20)
Broadcast Address at the Official Opening of Station WRC box M&A 39 folder 5 (Washington, D. C.), Aug 1, 1923 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 22)
"'Big Three' in Merchandising Radio" (Electrical box M&A 39 folder 5 Merchandising) [includes earlier draft titled "Selling Radio Successfully"], Sep 1923 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 63, Folder 23)
Officer of Polonia Restituta from Poland [award/citation box M&A folder 2 only], Nov 5, 1923 115
Officer of Polonia Restituta from Poland [award/citation box M&A only], Nov 5, 1923 1153
"When Radio Reaches Half a Billion" (Impromptu address box M&A 39 folder 5 before the semi-annual convention of the Electrical Supply Jobbers Association in Buffalo, NY), Nov 15, 1923 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files
- Page 29- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 63, Folder 25)
Election as a Fellow of the American Geographical Society box M&A folder 2 [award/citation only], Nov 20, 1923 115
"Voices of the Sea" (Address before the Boston City Club), box M&A 39 folder 5 Dec 13, 1923 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain extensive correspondence and notes (Box M&A 63, Folder 26)
"A Forecast of Radio for 1924", Jan 1, 1924 box M&A 39 folder 5 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 63, Folder 28)
"Message that Radio Brings to the Farmer" (Address at the box M&A 39 folder 6 University of Missouri in Columbia, MO), Jan 7, 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain extensive correspondence and notes (Box M&A 63, Folder 30)
Address at Dinner of the Municipal Club of Brooklyn box M&A 39 folder 6 [newspaper summary only], Feb 27, 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement before the House Committee on the Merchant box M&A 39 folder 6 Marine and Fisheries, Mar 13, 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 477 has related correspondence (Box M&A 1168); the News and Information Department files contain a related letter (Box M&A 63, Folder 32)
Statement on Agreement with Brunswick-Balke-Collender box M&A 39 folder 6 Company [newspaper summary only], Mar 13, 1924
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Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Aladdin's Lamp Up-To-Date (Light), Mar 1924 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts (Box M&A 63, Folder 33)
"Super-Power Stations for Freedom of Radio" (Music Trades), box M&A 39 folder 6 Apr 19, 1924
Address before the Chicago Association of Commerce, Apr box M&A 39 folder 6 23, 1924 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain extensive material (Box M&A 64, Folder 1)
Broadcast Address on the First Anniversary of Stations WJZ box M&A 39 folder 6 and WJY (New York), May 15, 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio and its Relation to the Central Station box M&A 39 folder 6 Industry" (Address before the National Electric Light Association), May 21, 1924 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 3)
Reports on the May 13, 1914 Radio Telephone Tests, May box M&A 49 folder 14 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain cover letter (Box M&A 64, Folder 4)
"An Open Road in Radio" (Address before the Electrical box M&A 39 folder 6 Supply Jobbers Association in Hot Springs, VA), Jun 4, 1924
- Page 31- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 5)
"Radio All Summer Long" (Electrical Record, Radio box M&A 39 folder 6 Supplement), Jun 1924
"Voice of Tomorrow" (unpublished), Jul 11, 1924 box M&A 49 folder 14 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 6)
Statement before Trip to Europe [press release only], Jul 12, box M&A 39 folder 6 1924
"Freedom of the Air" (The Nation), Jul 23, 1924 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 7)
Statement on Return from Europe, Aug 30, 1924 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 8)
Address at the First Annual Radio Industries Banquet (New box M&A 39 folder 6 York) [newspaper summary only], Sep 24, 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has related material (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement to the Third Annual Radio Conference in box M&A 72 folder 2 Washington, D. C. and Proceedings of Subcommittee No. 3, General Problems of Radio Broadcasting (DS, member) [accession no. 64], Oct 6-10, 1924 Scope and Contents note
APRA has a slightly different version (Box M&A 39, Folder 6); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 71, Folder 8)
"Why Super Broadcasting Means Better Service" (Address at box M&A 39 folder 6 Broadcasting Station KGO in Oakland, CA), Oct 26, 1924
- Page 32- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 9)
Address before the Monthly Luncheon Meeting of the British box M&A 39 folder 6 Empire Chamber of Commerce (New York), Dec 16, 1924 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain notes and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 11)
"Forecast for Radio in 1925", Dec 27, 1924 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 12)
Super-Power Broadcasting (correspondence and other material box M&A 49 folder 14 relating to statement by Guy E. Tripp), 1924 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Foreign Radio Market" (Chicago Herald and Examiner), Jan box M&A 39 folder 6 4, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 16)
"Radio's Relationships" (Address before the Sphinx Club of box M&A 39 folder 6 New York), Jan 13, 1925 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 17)
Statement on Occasion of the First Broadcast to Melbourne, box M&A 39 folder 6 Australia, Jan 26, 1925
- Page 33- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Opportunity" (Address at McGraw-Hill Company dinner in box M&A 39 folder 6 New York), Jan 30, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 18)
"Now, My Idea is This" (New York Evening Post), Feb 7, box M&A 39 folder 6 1925 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 19)
"Radio Distribution by the Central Station (Electrical World), box M&A 39 folder 6 Feb 7, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 20)
Statement on Victor Talking Machine and Radiola Super- box M&A 39 folder 6 Heterodyne Combine, May 20, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 22)
"My Impressions of Radio Developments in box M&A 39 folder 6 Germany" (Address in Berlin), Jun 12, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Broadcasting (Issued in England), Jul 20, 1925 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department
- Page 34- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 23)
Statement and Interview (Associated Press), Aug 27, 1925 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement at "Voice of Business" Symposium, Sep 2, 1925 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Radio during Radio Show Period (New York box M&A 39 folder 6 Times), Sep 13, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Address to the Fourth Annual National Radio Exposition box M&A 39 folder 6 (New York), Sep 14, 1925 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 24)
Statement before the Federal Trade Commission, Oct 20, 1925 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material Box M&A 64, Folder 26)
Address on behalf of the Red Cross Drive, Nov 10, 1925 box M&A 39 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 27)
Statement at the Fourth National Radio Conference box M&A 39 folder 6 (Washington, D. C.), Nov 10, 1925 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Progress and Direction of Radio Development" (Address box M&A 39 folder 6 before the Boston Chamber of Commerce), Dec 17, 1925
- Page 35- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 166 has announcement and biography (Box M&A 55, Folder 1); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 29)
Broadcast Address on Occasion of WJZ New Year Broadcast box M&A 39 folder 7 Program, Jan 1, 1926 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 32)
"New Era in the Radio Industry" (Radio Dealer), Jan 1, 1926 box M&A 39 folder 7
Statement on Occasion of the First International Broadcast box M&A 39 folder 7 [newspaper summary only], Jan 2, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement after International Broadcasting Experiment box M&A 39 folder 7 [newspaper summary only], Jan 3, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Rumors about Radio Corporation Policy Officially Set at box M&A 39 folder 7 Rest by David Sarnoff" (Phonograph and Talking Machine Weekly) [interview], Jan 13, 1926
Testimony before the House Committee on the Merchant box M&A 53 folder 22 Marine and Fisheries, Jan 14, 1926 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 73, Folder 6)
Remarks at the Phantom Radio Dinner of the Massachusetts box M&A 39 folder 7 Institute of Technology (New York), Jan 19, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 33)
"Radio Corporation and the Music Dealer" (Piano Trade box M&A 39 folder 7 Magazine) [interview], Jan 1926
- Page 36- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Super-Power Broadcasting (Associated Press), box M&A 39 folder 7 Feb 13, 1926
"Direction of Development of Radio" (New England Radio box M&A 39 folder 7 Progress), Feb 15, 1926
"Radio in Relation to the Problems of National box M&A 39 folder 7 Defense" (Address before the Army Industrial College in Washington, D. C.), Feb 20, 1926
Report to the Assistant Secretary of War, Feb 25, 1926 box M&A 52 folder 9
Report to the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, Feb 27, 1926 box M&A 52 folder 9
"What Radio Has Done and What It Will Do Next" by Allan box M&A 39 folder 7 Harding (American Magazine), Mar 1926 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain the original questions and answers (Box M&A 64, Folder 35)
Address at the Pittsburgh Steamship Company's Annual box M&A 39 folder 7 Dinner to the Captains and Engineers [clipping only], Apr 13, 1926 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a program (Box M&A 64, Folder 36)
Testimony before the Federal Trade Commission, Apr 22, box M&A 39 folder 7 1926
Honorary Membership from the Radio Club of America box M&A [award/citation only], May 13, 1926 1153
"Opportunities Measured by Responsibilities in box M&A 39 folder 7 Radio" (Address before the Forty-Ninth Convention of the National Electric Light Association in Atlantic City, NJ) [also published under the title "Radio and the Electric Light and Power Company"], May 19, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 73, Folder 7)
Statement on Patent Situation, Jun 26, 1926 box M&A 39 folder 7
Statement before Sailing to Europe, Jul 17, 1926 - Page 37- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note box M&A 39 folder 7
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain draft (Box M&A 64, Folder 37)
"How Radio Development May Affect the Auxiliary box M&A 39 folder 7 Language Movement" (Address at the Biennial Conference of the International Federation of University Women in Amsterdam), Jul 31, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 38)
Statement on International Broadcasting, Sep 3, 1926 box M&A 39 folder 7
Statement on Arrangements for Transatlantic Broadcasting box M&A 39 folder 7 [newspaper summary only], Sep 12, 1926
Statement on 1926-1927 Period in Radio (New York Evening box M&A 39 folder 7 Journal), Sep 13, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 40)
"Radio Boom Makes Way for the Radio Industry" (American box M&A 39 folder 7 Legion Monthly), Sep 1926
"Publicity, Good and Bad" (Address at the Fortnightly box M&A 39 folder 7 Forum), Oct 24, 1926 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 41)
Radio Trial Brief [accession no. 327], Nov 11, 1926 box M&A 25 folder 18
Membership Certificate from Omicron Alpha Tau Fraternity, box M&A folder 2 Dec 26, 1926 115
"Uncharted Roads of Radio Development" (Address at St. box M&A 39 folder 7 Lawrence University in Canton, NY), Dec 10, 1926
Year End Statement, Dec 29, 1926 box M&A 39 folder 7
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Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 42)
Statement on Shore-to-Ship Communication, Jan 1, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Current Estimate of the Latin-American Situation" by box M&A 40 folder 1 Committee No. 4 of G-2 Course at the Army War College (DS, member), Jan 20, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 3 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 52, Folder 9)
"Transatlantic Radio Programs" [clipping only], Jan 23, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1
"Relationship of Radio to the Problem of National box M&A 40 folder 1 Defense" (Lecture at the Army War College), Jan 31, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 3 and 149 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 52, Folder 9 and Box M&A 37, Folder 17)
"Radio Achievements during 1926" (Radio Retailing), Jan box M&A 40 folder 1 1927
Statement on Development of the Photophone, Feb 11, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1
Poem from G. H. Clark, Feb 28, 1927 box M&A 1168
Response to H. G. Wells on Value of Radio Broadcasting box M&A 40 folder 1 (Statement at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY), Apr 28, 1927 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related correspondence (Box M&A 64, Folder 44)
United States Fleet Spring Maneuvers (visit by DS to the box M&A 25 folder 19 flagship U. S. S. Seattle) [accession no. 1], May 15-21, 1927
"Message of Greeting to Contestants in National Balloon box M&A 40 folder 1 Race" (Delivered over WJZ), May 30, 1927
- Page 39- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 47)
"What the Jobber Can Expect of Radio" (Jobber's Salesman) box M&A 40 folder 1 ["Interview" is an article submitted to the journal by RCA], May 1927 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related correspondence (Box M&A 64, Folder 46)
"Joining Sight to Sound in Radio" (Address before the box M&A 40 folder 1 Chicago Association of Commerce), Jun 8, 1927 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 48)
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from St. Lawrence box M&A folder 2 University (Canton, NY) [award/citation only], Jun 15, 1927 115 Scope and Content
The News and Information Department files contain additional material (Box M&A 64, Folder 45 and Box M&A 1151, Folder 4)
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from St. Lawrence box M&A University (Canton, NY) [award/citation only], Jun 15, 1927 1153
Statement on Agreement with Atwater Kent (New York box M&A 40 folder 1 Times), Aug 12, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Facsimile Transmission and Photoradiogram box M&A 40 folder 1 Service for the New York Evening Journal, Aug 31, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 50)
Interview on RCA Patent Situation (Radio Retailing) box M&A 40 folder 1 ["Interview" is an article submitted to the journal by RCA], Aug 1927
- Page 40- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 71, Folder 9)
"New Milestone of Radio Progress in 1927" (New York box M&A 40 folder 1 Sunday Times), Sep 18, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 51)
Statement during Radio Show Period, Sep 18, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Licensing Policy of Radio Corporation of box M&A 40 folder 1 America [newspaper summary only], Sep 30, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on box M&A 40 folder 1 DeForest Patents, Oct 7, 1927
Address at Dinner for the Delegates of the International Radio box M&A 40 folder 1 Conference (New York), Oct 15, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17)
"R. C. A. Planning Expanded Production and Sales box M&A 40 folder 1 Program" (Town Crier), Oct 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 52)
"Business on Sound Basis" (Forbes), Nov 1, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1
Statement on Decision regarding Validity of Lowenstein and box M&A 40 folder 1 Mathes Patents, Nov 5, 1927
- Page 41- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 53)
"Forecast for Radio Industry in 1928", Dec 15, 1927 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 and 393 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 37, Folder 17 and Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 54)
"Will Radio End War?" by Charles W. Wood (Forbes) box M&A 40 folder 1 [interview], Dec 15, 1927 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 55)
Statement on Traffic Arrangement with Postal Telegraph box M&A 40 folder 1 Company [newspaper summary only], Dec 29, 1927 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on First Demonstration of Television Broadcasting, box M&A 40 folder 1 Jan 13, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Doctor Damrosch's Musical Broadcasts (New box M&A 40 folder 1 York Times), Jan 21, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Rising Tide of a New Art" (Address at the University Club in box M&A 40 folder 1 Boston), Jan 28, 1928
- Page 42- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 57)
"Radio Young Man's Art" as told to Lillian Genn (Brooklyn box M&A 40 folder 1 Daily Times), Feb 26, 1928
"Radio Industry's Open Covenants" (Extemporaneous box M&A 40 folder 1 address at the Luncheon of the New York Electrical League) [newspaper summary only], Feb 29, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has announcement and slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Outlook for Radio in 1928" (The World), Mar 30, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio--The World's Music Teacher" as Reported by Gordon box M&A 40 folder 1 Lathrop (Electrical Record), Mar 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts (Box M&A 64, Folder 59)
Statement on RCA Photophone, Inc. (Wireless Age), Apr 4, box M&A 40 folder 1 1928
Election as Honorary Member of the Pratt Institute Electrical box M&A folder 3 Engineering Alumni Association [award/citation only], Apr 115 10, 1928
Election as Honorary Member of the Pratt Institute Electrical box M&A Engineering Alumni Association [award/citation only], Apr 1153 10, 1928
Address on Presenting the Gold Medal of the Veteran box M&A 40 folder 1 Wireless Operators' Association to James Evan Croney, Apr 12, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 61)
Statement on Inauguration of RCA Music Education Hour, box M&A 40 folder 1 Apr 14, 1928
- Page 43- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 62)
"Development of the Radio Art and Radio Industry Since box M&A 40 folder 1 1920" (Lecture before the Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA), Apr 16, 1928 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 63)
Statement on the Photophone (Wireless Age), Apr 16, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain a press release (Box M&A 64, Folder 64)
Introduction to Radio Industry: The Story of Its Development, box M&A 40 folder 1 May 1928
Statement on Rumors of RCA Communications and I. T. & T. box M&A 40 folder 1 Merger (London) [clipping only], June 4, 1928
Statement on Return from Europe, Jun 26, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 65)
Statement on Interchangeability, Aug 7, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a press release Box M&A 64, Folder 66)
Statement on the Death of Thomas Francis Logan (Printer's box M&A 40 folder 1 Ink), Aug 16, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio and Our Daily Life" (New York Evening World), Sep box M&A 40 folder 1 15, 1928
- Page 44- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 67)
"Outlook in Radio, Today", Sep 16, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 68)
Statement regarding U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision box M&A 40 folder 1 in the "Clause 9 Case", Sep 17, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 69)
Special Statement for the Radio Show Section of the New box M&A 40 folder 1 York Evening Journal, Sep 19, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Remarks on the Occasion of the Presentation of a Gold Medal box M&A 40 folder 1 and Parchment Testimonial to Giuseppe Biagi (World's Fair Radio Show, New York), Sep 22, 1928 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 73, Folder 8)
Statement on Sound Pictures (prepared for Variety), Oct 24, box M&A 40 folder 1 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 73, Folder 9)
Announcement regarding Contract with Chinese Government box M&A 40 folder 1 [clipping only], Nov 10, 1928
- Page 45- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
"Forging an Electric Eye to Scan the World" (New York box M&A 40 folder 1 Times) [originally titled "Dawning Age of Sight by Radio"], Nov 18, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has an earlier version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 71)
"New Age of Radio" (Address before the Economic Club of box M&A 40 folder 1 New York), Nov 27, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 166 has a clipping (Box M&A 55, Folder 1); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 72)
Statement on Election of Hiram S. Brown to Presidency of box M&A 40 folder 1 Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation [press release], Nov 29, 1928 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a clipping (Box M&A 64, Folder 73)
Year End Statement, Dec 19, 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 and 393 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 37, Folder 17 and Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 76)
Broadcast Remarks to Open "Signing Off" Program in box M&A 40 folder 1 Commemoration of Vestris Disaster, Dec 23, 1928 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio in the Time of King Tut-ank-amen" by G. H. Clark box M&A 25 folder 20 [accession no. 328], Dec 1928
Joint Statement by Radio Corporation of American and Victor box M&A 40 folder 2 Talking Machine Company, Jan 4, 1929
- Page 46- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a press release (Box M&A 64, Folder 78)
Address before the Veteran Employees' Association of box M&A 40 folder 2 the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company (Pittsburgh), Jan 26, 1929 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 79)
Statement regarding Accomplishments of Radio During 1928 box M&A 40 folder 1 (Popular Science Monthly), Jan 1929 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 80)
Statement on European Film Merger [newspaper summary box M&A 40 folder 2 only], Mar 16, 1929 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement regarding General Motors (New York Herald box M&A 40 folder 2 Tribune), Sep 17, 1929 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio During 1929-30 Season" (New York Times), Sep 22, box M&A 40 folder 2 1929 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 81)
"Where Opportunity Beckons" (New York Times) [originally box M&A 40 folder 2 titled "Radio's Future in Entertainment"], Sep 22, 1929
- Page 47- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 82)
Statement at Presentation of Veteran Wireless Operators' box M&A 40 folder 2 Association Gold Medal Award to Malcolm P. Hanson (New York), Sep 27, 1929 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 83)
Address at the Dinner in Honor of the Presidents of the box M&A 40 folder 2 Federation for the Support of Jewish Philanthropic Societies of New York City, Oct 20, 1929 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 84)
Appointment as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Signal Corps box M&A folder 3 [award/citation only], Dec 11, 1929 115
Statement before the Senate Committee on Interstate box M&A 40 folder 2 Commerce, Dec 12-13, 1929 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 85)
Congratulatory Letters on Election as President of RCA box M&A 26 folder 1 [accession no. 481], Jan 3, 1930
Newspaper Reports on Promotion to President of RCA box M&A 26 folder 2 [accession no. 480], Jan 3, 1930 Scope and Content
The News and Information Department files contain additional press coverage (Box M&A 114, Folder 13)
"Showmanship" (Variety), Jan 8, 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2
"Some Modern Tendencies in Industry" (Address at the box M&A 40 folder 2 College of the City of New York), Jan 16, 1930
- Page 48- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 and 393 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 37, Folder 17 and Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Educational and Cultural Roles of Modern box M&A 40 folder 2 Industry" (Address before the Rochester Chamber of Commerce), Jan 20, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 and 393 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 37, Folder 17 and Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 87)
"Modern Tendencies and Problems of Industry" (Industrial box M&A 40 folder 2 Club of Chicago), Jan 23, 1930 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 88)
"Outlook for 1930", Jan 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 89)
"Science Will Destroy the Laggard" (Nation's Business), Jan box M&A 40 folder 2 1930
"Sarnoff Sees Radio Ending Wars!" by Louis Reid (New York box M&A 40 folder 2 American) [interview], Feb 10, 1930
"Some Industrial Changes" (Address at dedication of the new box M&A 40 folder 2 building of the School of Education, New York University), Feb 28, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Marketing and the New Competition" (Lecture for the box M&A 40 folder 2 Alexander Hamilton Institute), Feb 1930
Report to the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, Apr 16, 1930 box M&A 52 folder 9
"Choosing the Right Career for Success", May 3, 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2
- Page 49- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 91)
Statement at the Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Radio box M&A 40 folder 2 Corporation of America, May 6, 1930 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain drafts and other material (Box M&A 64, Folder 92)
Film Talk at the Society of Motion Picture Engineers Dinner, box M&A 40 folder 2 May 7, 1930 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 93)
Telephone Address to the Annual Sales Convention of RKO box M&A 40 folder 2 Productions, Inc. (Los Angeles), May 20, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Increase of Stock [newspaper summary only], box M&A 40 folder 2 May 1930
Statement regarding Government Suit for Violating the box M&A 40 folder 2 Sherman Act, Jul 1, 1930 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 94)
"Theatre of the Home" (New York Times), Jul 13, 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2
Statement on Radio City as a Cultural and Entertainment box M&A 40 folder 2 Center [newspaper summary only], Jul 1930
"Radio Progress" (Address in Camden, NJ), Sep 19, 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 and 393 have slightly different versions (Box M&A 37, Folder 17 and Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Advances in Radio (New York American), Sep box M&A 40 folder 2 21, 1930
Contribution to Prosperity and Consumer Credit by Julian box M&A 40 folder 2 Goldman [short excerpt from Chapter XIII, "Since the Stock Market Crash"), Sep 1930 - Page 50- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Statement at the Unveiling of George Westinghouse box M&A 40 folder 2 Memorial, Oct 6, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 96)
"Business as I See It" as told to J. V. Fitzgerald (New York box M&A 40 folder 2 World), Oct 12, 1930
Statement on RKO Mayfair Inaugural Program, Oct 31, 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2
Foreword for The Radio Decade (RCA publication), Oct 1930 box M&A 40 folder 2
Statement on Tenth Anniversary of First American Radio box M&A 40 folder 2 Broadcasting Station (East Pittsburgh), Nov 2, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on box M&A 40 folder 2 Langmuir Patent, Nov 11, 1930 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Membership Certificate from the Pan American Society box M&A [award/citation only], Nov 25, 1930 1153
Address in Honor of Owen D. Young (Lotos Club in New box M&A 40 folder 2 York), Dec 3, 1930
Year End Statement, Jan 2, 1931 box M&A 40 folder 2 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 98)
"Future of Electrical Entertainment--A Challenge to Product box M&A 40 folder 3 Engineers (Product Engineering), Feb 1931
Election to the New York University Council, Mar 7, 1931 box M&A 1168 Scope and Content
The News and Information Department files contain a clipping (Box M&A 64, Folder 99)
Address on Presentation of Award for Craftsmanship from the box M&A 40 folder 3 New York Building Congress [DS did not use this prepared
- Page 51- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55 speech and instead spoke extemporaneously, however the text was still released to the Building Congress], Mar 11, 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"War Debts" (Address at the New York Luncheon of the box M&A 40 folder 3 Foreign Policy Association), Mar 14, 1931
Telephone Address to RKO-Pathe Sales Convention box M&A 40 folder 3 (Chicago), Apr 20, 1931
Telephone Address to RKO-Radio Pictures Sales Convention box M&A 40 folder 3 (Los Angeles), Apr 27, 1931
"When Millions Listen In" (Rotarian), Apr 1931 box M&A 40 folder 3
"Contribution of Advertising" (Written at request of the San box M&A 40 folder 3 Francisco Advertising Club), May 4, 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement and Remarks at Annual Meeting of Stockholders of box M&A 40 folder 3 the Radio Corporation of America, May 5, 1931 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 100)
Statement on Television, May 18, 1931 box M&A 40 folder 3 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 457.6 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 72, Folder 3)
Foreword for Radio in Advertising by Orrin E. Dunlap, Jr., box M&A 40 folder 3 May 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Diploma of Honor for Distinguished Achievement from Pratt box M&A Institute [award/citation only], Jun 4, 1931 1153
Article on Achievements of Radio (Charlotte Observor), Jun box M&A 40 folder 3 22, 1931
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Scope and Contents note
Acc. 166 has biography (Box M&A 55, Folder 1)
Article on Radio History (New York Evening Journal), Aug box M&A 40 folder 3 21, 1931
Extemporaneous Remarks at Demonstration of Long Playing box M&A 40 folder 3 Records (New York) [clipping only], Sep 17, 1931
Address Opening Radio-Electrical World's Fair (New York), box M&A 40 folder 3 Sep 21, 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17)
Statement on Settlement of "Clause 9 Case", Sep 22, 1931 box M&A 40 folder 3 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 101)
Tribute on Death of Thomas A. Edison (RKO-Pathe box M&A 40 folder 3 Newsreel), Oct 18, 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
"Radio Communications and Community Trade" (Aurora box M&A 40 folder 3 Progress), Oct 1931
Broadcast Tribute to Marconi on 30th Anniversary of the First box M&A 40 folder 3 Transatlantic Radio Message, Dec 12, 1931 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Year End Statement, Dec 20, 1931 box M&A 40 folder 3 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 149 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 37, Folder 17); the News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 102)
Appointment as a Colonel in the Signal Corps [award/citation box M&A folder 3 only], Dec 22, 1931 115
Article on Broadcasting (Broadcasting), Jan 1, 1932 box M&A 40 folder 3 - Page 53- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Statement regarding Consolidation of RCA Victor Company box M&A 40 folder 3 and RCA Photophone, Inc., Jan 8, 1932 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 103)
Honorary Membership from the Industrial Electrical Alumni box M&A Association (Pratt Institute) [award/citation only], Jan 27, 1153 1932
Statement on Rumors that Sidney R. Kent was Joining RKO, box M&A 40 folder 3 Feb 20, 1932 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 104)
Statement on Election of Merlin H. Aylesworth as President of box M&A 40 folder 3 RKO, Apr 13, 1932 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 106)
"Electrical Development Brings World to Footstool of box M&A 40 folder 3 Speaker (West Side Men), Apr 22, 1932
"Tribute to Radio Operators" (Contribution to a series of box M&A 40 folder 3 lectures on the "History of Radio Communication" by D. R. Clemons), Apr 25, 1932 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Address at the Pratt Institute (New York), Apr 26, 1932 box M&A 40 folder 3 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has notecards (Box M&A 53, Folder 2); the News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 107)
Statement at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, May 3, box M&A 40 folder 3 1932
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Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 108)
Broadcast Address in Tribute to Memory of Samuel Morse, box M&A 40 folder 3 May 14, 1932 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 477 contains additional material (Box M&A 1168); the News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 109)
Telephone Address to the RKO-Radio Sales Convention box M&A 40 folder 3 (Chicago), May 16, 1932 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 110)
Televised Speech at RCA Television Demonstration to RCA box M&A 40 folder 3 Licensees (New York), May 16, 1932 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Address at Dinner of the Council of New York University, Jun box M&A 40 folder 3 7, 1932 Scope and Content
Acc. 477 contains additional material (Box M&A 1168)
"Sarnoff Sees General of Future Directing Battles by box M&A 40 folder 3 Television" (New York American), Aug 21, 1932 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 111)
Statement on Trade Acceptances (Prepared for the American box M&A 40 folder 3 Acceptance Council), Sep 30, 1932
"Radio Future Is Bright Claims Sarnoff" (The Cleveland box M&A 40 folder 3 Press), Oct 22, 1932
Remarks and Introductions for "The Proper Scope of box M&A 40 folder 3 Governmental Activity in General and in the New Economic Situation in Particular" at the National Conference on the
- Page 55- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Relation of Law and Business in New York (DS, presiding officer of Second Session), Dec 5, 1932 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 393 has notecards (Box M&A 53, Folder 2)
Statement on Opening of Radio City Music Hall and RKO box M&A 40 folder 3 Roxy Theatre (Variety), Dec 20, 1932
Year End Statement, Dec 28, 1932 box M&A 40 folder 3 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 150 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 38, Folder 1)
"Recent Developments in American Industry" (Address at box M&A 40 folder 4 Forum conducted by New York University and the Investment Bankers Association of America in New York), Jan 12, 1933
Statement at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, May 2, box M&A 40 folder 4 1933 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 64, Folder 120)
"Communications Control in War" (Lecture at the Army box M&A 40 folder 4 Industrial College in Washington, D. C.), May 4, 1933 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 121)
Guest List for Dinner Arranged by DS in Honor of Hjalmer box M&A Schacht, May 12, 1933 1168
Dedication of International Speech Communications [DS box M&A 40 folder 4 in London and John Reith, Owen D. Young, and General Harbord in New York), Nov 11, 1933 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
Membership Certificate from Beta Gamma Sigma of New box M&A folder 3 York, Dec 2, 1933 115
Year End Statement, Dec 27, 1933 box M&A 38 folder 1
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Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 64, Folder 127)
Prince of the Royal Secret 32° from the Masonic Supreme box M&A folder 3 Council of the A. A. Scottish Rite [award/citation only], Dec 115 29, 1933
Broadcast Address on the La Guardia Program, Jan 1, 1934 box M&A 40 folder 4
Perpetual Membership Certificate from the New York Society box M&A folder 3 of Military and Naval Officers World War, Jan 4, 1934 115
"Looking Up" (Address before the Ohio Society of New box M&A 40 folder 4 York), Jan 8, 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 64, Folder 130)
Extemporaneous Speech before the Advertising Club (New box M&A 40 folder 4 York) [notes only], Jan 16, 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a clipping (Box M&A 64, Folder 131)
"Letter to the Honorable Daniel C. Roper, Secretary of box M&A 40 folder 4 Commerce", Jan 24, 1934
"Opportunity in Radio" by Harry S. Wynroth (New York box M&A 40 folder 4 American), Jan 28, 1934
Forward to "Via RCA", Feb 1934 box M&A 40 folder 5
Radiogram to Editor O. H. Caldwell of Electronics, Feb 1934 box M&A 40 folder 5
Statement before the Senate Committee on Interstate box M&A 40 folder 5 Commerce, Mar 13, 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 65, Folder 2)
Membership Certificate from the Ancient Arabic Order of the box M&A folder 3 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Mar 20, 1934 115
"Sarnoff Diagnoses Radio Ills" by Mary Margaret McBride box M&A 40 folder 5 (Radio Mirror) [interview], Mar 1934
Address at Salvation Army Citizens Meeting (New York), Apr box M&A 40 folder 5 12, 1934
- Page 57- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
"Compensation Paid to Officers of RCA and box M&A 40 folder 5 Subsidiaries" (Statement at the annual meeting of stockholders), May 1, 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 4)
Broadcast Address on Dedication of WLW Super-Power box M&A 40 folder 5 Station (Cincinnati), May 2, 1934
Statement in Support of the Communications Act of 1934 box M&A 40 folder 5 before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, May 16, 1934 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 34 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 22); the News and Information Department files contain a clipping (Box M&A 65, Folder 5)
Membership Certificate from Tau Delta Phi Fraternity, box M&A folder 3 Gamma Chapter, Jun 17, 1934 115
Address before Radio Dealers at RCA Victor's "Magic Brain" box M&A 40 folder 5 Dinner (New York) [notes, program, and clippings only], Sep 24, 1934 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
Statement on the Opening of New Studios of KDKA box M&A 40 folder 5 (Pittsburgh), Nov 2, 1934 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
"New Power: Radio of the Future" (Address before the box M&A 40 folder 5 Republican Women of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia), Nov 22, 1934 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
"Art in the Radio Age" (Address at the College of Fine Arts, box M&A 40 folder 5 New York University), Dec 3, 1934
- Page 58- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 9)
Statement on the Opening of New Studios of KYW box M&A 40 folder 5 (Philadelphia), Dec 3, 1934
"Consolidation or Merger of Communications box M&A 40 folder 5 Companies" (Statement and testimony before the Telegraph Division of the Federal Communications Commission), Dec 4, 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 65, Folder 10)
Statement on Readjustment Report [clipping only], Dec 7, box M&A 40 folder 5 1934 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 11)
Year End Statement, Dec 26, 1934 box M&A 38 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 13)
Message at Dedicatory Program of Station WHIO (Dayton, box M&A 40 folder 6 OH) [read by Mr. Patterson], Feb 9, 1935 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
Testimony before the Federal Communications Commission, box M&A 40 folder 6 Feb 9, 1935 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 18)
"New Miracle Makers" (New York Herald Tribune), Mar 10, box M&A 40 folder 6 1935
Cross of the Legion of Honor from France [award/citation box M&A only], Mar 26, 1935 1153
"Television will be Solved by...Micro-Waves" (Short Wave box M&A 40 folder 6 Listener), Mar 1935 - Page 59- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Article on Television as told to Earl Reeves (New York box M&A 40 folder 6 American), Apr 14, 1935
Cartoon of DS (Film Daily), Apr 17, 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6
Broadcast Address for National Music Week (DS, chairman of box M&A 40 folder 6 committee), May 5, 1935
Statement on Television at the Annual Meeting of box M&A 40 folder 6 Stockholders of the Radio Corporation of America, May 7, 1935 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press releases and press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 23)
"Radio Keeps the Faith" (Ship, Rail and Air), May 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
Honorary Degree from Marietta College (Marietta, OH), Jun box M&A 40 folder 6 5, 1935 Scope and Content
For the award/citation see Box M&A 115, Folder 3 and Box M&A 1155
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature from Norwich box M&A folder 3 University (Northfield, VT) [award/citation only], Jun 10, 115 1935
Speech at Monday Evening Dinner of the Sales Management box M&A 40 folder 6 Conference (Westchester Country Club), Jun 24, 1935
"Radio Opens Its Eyes" (This Week), Jul 7, 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6
"You are the National Broadcasting Company" [company box M&A 40 folder 6 booklet with introduction by DS], Aug 1935
Broadcast Address from the S. S. Majestic on Occasion of the box M&A 40 folder 6 First Program of the Magic Key Hour, Sep 29, 1935
Statement on Return from Europe [clipping only], Oct 2, 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6
Address at Second Annual Dinner of the RCA Victory box M&A 40 folder 6 Company for the Radio Dealers of New York and New Jersey (New York), Oct 9, 1935
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Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 28)
"Radio is Symbol of Era" (Chicago American), Oct 9, 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6
"Radio and Public Opinion" (Address before the New York box M&A 40 folder 6 Herald Tribune Fifth Annual Forum on Current Problems), Oct 17, 1935 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3); the News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 30)
"New Horizons for Old" (Brooklyn Central), Oct 18, 1935 box M&A 40 folder 6
"Sarnoff Scans the Radio World" by Orrin E. Dunlap, Jr. (New box M&A 40 folder 6 York Times Magazine), Oct 27, 1935
Life Membership of the World War Division from the United box M&A States Veteran Signal Corps Association [award/citation only], 1153 Nov 27, 1935
"What's Delaying Television?" by Owen P. White (Collier's) box M&A 40 folder 6 [quotes DS at length], Nov 30, 1935
Year End Statement, Dec 28, 1935 box M&A 38 folder 1
Officer of the Order of the Oaken Crown from Luxembourg box M&A folder 3 [citation/award only], Dec 30, 1935 115
Christmas Greeting to NBC Employees (A.T. E. Journal), Dec box M&A 40 folder 6 1935
"Radio Industry in 1935", Dec 1935 [misdated as Jan 5, 1935] box M&A 38 folder 1 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 33)
Address at the RCA Manufacturing Company Television box M&A 53 folder 3 Dinner (Philadelphia) [notes only], Jan 28, 1936
"Communication and Democracy" (Address before the Third box M&A 40 folder 7 Annual Woman Congress in Chicago), Feb 14, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 40)
"Radio and Crime Detection" (Address before the Herald- box M&A 40 folder 7 Tribune Round Table in New York) [original title "Radio as a Force in Crime Control"], Mar 12, 1936 - Page 61- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Scope and Contents note
Acc. 150 has an earlier version (Box M&A 38, Folder 1); the News and Information Department files contain press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 41)
Address before the American Agricultural Editors Association box M&A 40 folder 7 (Philadelphia), Apr 20, 1936 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 150 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 38, Folder 1)
Statement Opening 13th Annual National Music Week, May box M&A 40 folder 7 3, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 43)
Statement at Demonstration of RCA's Ultra-High Frequency box M&A 40 folder 7 Radio Circuit between New York City and Philadelphia, Jun 11, 1936
"Future of Radio and Public Interest, Convenience and box M&A 40 folder 7 Necessity (Statement before the Federal Communications Commission), Jun 15, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a clipping (Box M&A 65, Folder 44)
"Message of Radio" (Address before the Thirty Second box M&A 40 folder 7 Annual Convention of the Advertising Federation of America in Boston), Jun 29, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 46)
"Why Television is Being Held Back" as told to George box M&A 40 folder 7 Sylvester Viereck (Liberty) [originally titled "Television Today and Tomorrow"], Aug 22, 1936 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has an earlier version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
"Radio and Music" (The Etude), Aug 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3); the News and Information Department - Page 62- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
files contain a slightly different version (Box M&A 65, Folder 48)
"Waves" (Address before the Herald Tribune Institute in New box M&A 40 folder 7 York), Sep 22, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 49)
Thirtieth Anniversary In Radio Dinner (includes photographs) box M&A 26 folder 3 [accession no. 483], Sep 30, 1936 Scope and Contents note
APRA has press coverage (Box M&A 40, Folder 7); for a congratulatory telegram from Marconi see Box M&A 115, Folder 3; for the award/citation see Box M&A 1155
"After Television--What?" as told to George Sylvester Viereck box M&A 40 folder 7 (Liberty), Oct 10, 1936 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
Television Statement at NBC Experimental Television box M&A 40 folder 7 Demonstration, Nov 6, 1936 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 150 has a slightly different version (Box M&A 38, Folder 1); the News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 50)
"Television Progress" (New York Times editorial), Nov 7, box M&A 40 folder 7 1936
Four-Way International Broadcast between DS in New York, box M&A 40 folder 7 Marconi in the Mediterranean, and Two American Airlines Aircraft, Nov 12, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release (Box M&A 65, Folder 51)
Greetings to NBC Employees on Tenth Anniversary (NBC box M&A 40 folder 7 Transmitter), Nov 15, 1936
"Three Decades of Radio" (Address before the Franklin box M&A 40 folder 7 Institute in Philadelphia), Nov 18, 1936
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Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain a press release and press coverage (Box M&A 65, Folder 52)
Address at the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club box M&A 40 folder 7 Work (Chicago), Dec 1, 1936
Broadcast Address for the Diesel Committee of the Exposition box M&A 40 folder 7 of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Dec 2, 1936
"Broadcasting in the American Democracy" (Address before box M&A 40 folder 7 the National Conference on Educational Broadcasting in Washington, D. C.), Dec 12, 1936 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 54)
Appointment as a Colonel in the Signal Corps [award/citation box M&A folder 3 only], Dec 22, 1936 115
Remarks on Broadcast of Metropolitan Opera "Samson et box M&A 40 folder 7 Dalila", Dec 26, 1936
"Fourth Estate Views Television: An Address to box M&A 40 folder 7 Newspapermen Who Attended Demonstration in New York" (Broadcast News), Dec 1936
Progress of Radio in 1936, Dec 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7
"Radio Broadcasting" (Encyclopedia Americana), 1936 box M&A 40 folder 7
Membership in the NBC Ten Year Club [award/citation only], box M&A folder 3 1936 115
Prospects for 1937 (New York Times), Jan 3, 1937 box M&A 40 folder 8
Remarks at Luncheon in Honor of Walter Damrosch's box M&A 40 folder 8 Seventy-Fifth Birthday (New York), Jan 28, 1937
"Radio Indispensable Factor in the American Home" (Boston box M&A 40 folder 8 Herald Annual Industrial Review), Jan 31, 1937
"What of Television?" (Short Wave & Television), Jan 1937 box M&A 40 folder 8
"You'll Soon See Across the Sea" as told to Donald Furthman box M&A 40 folder 8 Wickets (Liberty), Feb 13, 1937
Announcement of Arturo Toscanini's Agreement to Conduct box M&A 40 folder 8 the NBC Symphony Orchestra, Feb 1937 Scope and Contents note
APRA continued in Box M&A 41, Folder 1
"Broadcasting and Education" (Wharton Review), Feb 1937 box M&A 40 folder 8
- Page 64- David Sarnoff papers 2464.55
Radio Broadcast on Tenth Anniversary of Station PHOHI in box M&A 40 folder 8 Eindhoven, Holland, Mar 20, 1937
Forward to The Story of Radio by John J. Floherty, Mar 1937 box M&A 40 folder 8
Statements at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Apr 6, box M&A 40 folder 8 1937 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain transcript and statements (Box M&A 65, Folder 57)
"Road Ahead" ("This Week" Magazine of the New York box M&A 40 folder 8 Herald Tribune), Apr 18, 1937 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 58)
Remarks at Dinner in Honor of Admiral Byrd (New York), box M&A 40 folder 8 Apr 20, 1937 Scope and Contents note
Acc. 431 has notecards (Box M&A 53, Folder 3)
"Science and Society" (Address before the American Physical box M&A 40 folder 8 Society in Washington, D. C.), Apr 30, 1937 Scope and Contents note
The News and Information Department files contain related material (Box M&A 65, Folder 59)
"Radio Grows Up" (Think)
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