ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Recorded Speeches and Interviews 1933-1962 Most materials listed may be duplicated for reference purposes without restriction. Any rebroadcast of commercially produced radio and television programs requires the permission of the media networks. Commercially produced recordings may not be duplicated for rebroadcast or other commercial purposes without permission of the copyright holder. This list includes the radio series produced by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau (September 28, 1941 through April 4, 1942) wherein Mrs. Roosevelt commented on affairs of the week and interviewed guests, and the 1950-1951 radio series, which followed the same format for 233 numbered programs and an additional 93 interviews. In this series, like the first, Mrs. Roosevelt is essentially the hostess and interviewer, rather than the interviewee. 1 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Dated Speeches and Interviews YEAR DATE DESCRIPTION TAPE # 1933 Oct. 24 Radio address at a dinner in honor of founder Dr. M. Carrie 64-9 Thomas of Bryn Mawr College given by the Affiliated School for Workers in New York City. (NBC). (Seven minutes). 1935 May 31 Radio Program “Ten Years from Now” sponsored by US RLxC-9 Treasury. Topic: Family Budget. Discussion – Savings Bonds. Marine Barracks, and White House, Washington, D.C. (CBS). 1935 Dec. 3 Dedication of completion of low income first houses at 3rd 75-8:1 and 1st Avenues. NYC Housing Authority (Mayor LaGuardia), New York City. 1937 Apr. 6 Radio address for the “No Foreign War Crusade”, to further 75-8:2 the cause of peace. White House, Washington DC. (NBC). 1937 Apr. 9 25th Anniversary Celebration of Girl Scouts of America. 75-8:3 Eleanor Roosevelt, Honorary President of Girl Scouts of America. Address to the Girl Scouts: “Value of Young Women in Leadership Today”. Biltmore Hotel, New York City. (NBC Radio). 1937 June 2 Radio discussion on “Promoting and Preserving Peace” with 75-8:4 Jr. college student from George Washington University. John Southmayd of Little Falls, Montana also on University Debating Team. White House, Washington, DC. (NBC). 1937 June 9 Formal and Official Entertainment at the White House and 75-8:5 Informal and Unofficial Entertainment at the White House. Interviewer, Jeno (?) well known writer in Washington. White House, Washington DC. (NBC). 1937 Aug. 20 Address to The National Convention of Young Democratic 75-8:6 Clubs of America. Introduction by James Roosevelt. Cadle Tabernacle, Indianapolis, Indiana. (NBC). 1937 Sept. 25 Fireside gathering of the FDR cross country tour and family 75-8:7 reunion at Yellowstone National Park. Ranger Jeffrey (?) describes the natural beauty and animal inhabitants of Yellowstone. (NBC). 1937 Dec. 16 LET’S TALK IT OVER: Mistress of Ceremony Lisa Sergio, 75-8:8 Topic - “Women in Public Office”. Conducted by the Federation of Business and Professional Women of America, Washington DC. (NBC). Two Copies. 1938 ---- Opening paragraphs of This Is My Story (Memories of My 63-1:5 Childhood) recorded for “Talking Books Studios” of The American Federation for the Blind, Inc. (Fifteen minutes). 2 YEAR DATE DESCRIPTION TAPE # 1939 Oct. 13 Eleanor Roosevelt, Chairman of the National Advisory 75-8:9 Council of Camp Fire Girls. Message to the Camp Fire Girls on “The Challenge of the Future.” Eleanor Roosevelt receives award. Award presented by Dr. Raycroft on behalf of the National Board of Camp Fire Girls. (NBC). 1939 Oct. 23 Address to 25th National Convention of the Girl Scouts of 72-1:10 America Conclave re: “Responsible Citizens in a Democracy”. Announcer: Fred Temple, Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (WFIL Special Features Division). 1939 Oct. 24 Message to the New York Herald Tribune Forum: 75-8:10 “Humanistic Democracy - The American Ideal”. 1940 Jan. 28 Melody Ranch Radio Program – Gene Autry from SRCD 06-1 Washington, DC – Songs and Melody of America. Thank you from ER to Gene and other artists for the campaign to stamp out Infantile Paralysis. Discusses Fort Meyer Horse Show, President’s birthday balls on 30th, ER’s favorite horse-Dot retired to country, usually rode Tiffany in Washington, mentions son John’s horse Palomine. Elder Michaux Pastor, Church of God, Washington D.C. and his Choir sing Negro Spirituals. From the hills of the Great South West, singer Pappy Chesshire. From New England the “Ambassador of Good Will”, singer Billy B. Van. From Washington D.C. the Barber Shop Quartette, Washington Chapter #9 of the Society of the Preservation of the Barber Shop Quartet. From Chicago, Orin Tucker, band leader, and singer Virginia Verel. Washington DC. 1940 Feb. 10 Speaking at the dedication of Roosevelt Memorial Hall at the 48-72:63 School of Music of the Brooklyn Free Musical Society. 1940 Feb. 10 Remarks broadcast on the occasion of the first radio concert 48-72:63 of the National Youth Administration Symphony Orchestra in New York. (NBC) (5 min) 1940 June 26 “Women and National Defense”. (12 min) American women RLxC-10 ask: What can I do, how can I help? Mrs. Roosevelt thinks that American women can maintain and strengthen the well-being of our citizens as the greatest preparedness for emergency or peace. She also mentions “Universal Service”, doing something to serve our country. 1940 July 18 Speech to the Democratic National Convention. James A. 48-72:32 Farley, National Chairman. Chicago, Illinois. RLxC-11 1940 Sept. 27 Radio speech: “Democratic Women’s Day”. Guest Speakers: RLxC-12 Thornton Wilder-Author, Robert Sherwood-Playwright, Edna Ferber-Author, Rex Stout-Writer, Alice Miller-Author, Dr. Frank Kingdon, Katharine Hepburn-Actress, Mark Connolly-Author, Elmer Rice-Playwright, Frank Sullivan, Henry Curren. 3 YEAR DATE DESCRIPTION TAPE # 1941 Mar. 27 Dedication Address by Eleanor Roosevelt for the New SRCD08-1` Library at the Georgia State Woman’s College. Mrs. Roosevelt expresses her concerns regarding reading and the great joy that reading brings. Young women must take on the responsibility of teaching good citizenship, because of the greater responsibility, over the years, of the life of her children. She also speaks of Democracy in America. 1941 Sept. 28 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #1 46-5:22 Current Events Topics: Monologue on Pan Americanism, service, defense and democracy and the need for freedom of expression to achieve it. Announcer: Ernest Chappell. (NBC) 1941 Oct. 5 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #2 46-5:23 Monologue on the rising cost of living, defense, film topics: Central and South American Life and American Life and Education of American Children, “Lend Lease” program and health issues in Washington. Announcer: Ernest Chappell. (NBC) 1941 Oct. 12 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #3 46-5:24 Rumors of President’s dictatorial powers. Debates in congress. Freedom of the press. Should US arm merchant ships? Torpedoing of tanker “IC White” with remarks from members of crew: Bernard Brady and Julius W……. Expansion of army and anecdotes regarding State of Virginia’s Barter Theatre, managed by Robert Porterfield. Announcer: Ernest Chappell. (NBC) 1941 Oct. 19 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #4 46-5:25 Freedom of speech and investigation of motion picture industry. Justice Brandeis, Supreme Court remarks on freedom of speech. ER speaks on National Defense, women in government departments, FBI investigation of fires in Cleveland, Ohio and Fall River, Massachusetts. Announcer: Ernest Chappell. (NBC) 1941 Oct. 26 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #5 46-5:26 Discusses German propaganda, sinking of American ships and anti-Semitism. Defense Week – November 11-16th, discusses civilian defense effort, and cost of living. (NBC) 1941 Nov. 2 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #6 46-5:3 ER discusses curtailment of non-defense spending. Guest speaker, Agnes K. Inglis – Executive Secretary of the Committee for Selected Social Studies in New York. Social Science Dept. of Columbia University study on “Individual Vocational Adjustment” as well as “Enterprise” study carried on in New York City. ER speaks of curtailing government services i.e. NYA and CCC, also letters to the government alleging private agencies are interested in helping refugees and aliens first. Remarks on refugee progress. Duchess of Windsor visits Office of Civilian Defense. Chicago Tribune headline reads: “US Machines Rust in Russia”. Ladies carrying placards for peace. (NBC) 4 YEAR DATE DESCRIPTION TAPE # 1941 Nov. 9 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #7 46-5:4 Mr. Hicks, announcer. Topics include: Civilian defense and home front morale; Armistice Day and the opening of “National Defense Week”. Answering questions regarding “National Defense Survey”. Morale of Armed Forces. House guest Princess Juliana and daughters Beatrice and Irene of the Netherlands. Discusses Election Day and voting. (NBC) 1941 Nov. 16 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #8 46-5:27 Mr. Hicks, announcer. Topics include: Analysis of mid-western isolationism. Discusses book entitled You Can’t Do Business With Hitler. Also mentioned: Relief Agencies, Civilian and National Defense. Flying from New York City to Detroit on American Airlines ER mentions the coincidence with the numbers 7 and 11. In Detroit, two little boys demand to see ER in hotel room, Mrs. Thompson allows them entry. Civil Defense Creed written by Stephen Vincent Benet, read by ER. Membership in Red Cross. (NBC) 1941 Nov. 23 Pan-American Coffee Bureau Series-Program #9 46-5:28 Leon Pearson, announcer. Visit of representative of Japanese Government. ER discusses: “Peace or War in the Pacific”. Key subject: China’s life line on the Burma Road with Mr. Daniel Arnstein who traveled the Burma Road and met with Chiang Kai- shek gives recommendations to increase freight and traffic moving on road. From a Russian Army Report, ER tells story of a German POW officer and a manuscript written by him called “Won and Lost”. Announces winners of “International Short Story Contest” for the blind of all faiths.