TITLE: Fred Calland Audio Collection DATE RANGE: 1954-1988 SIZE: 41 Boxes ACQUISITION: The Fred Calland Collection was donated to the Miller Nichols Library at the University of Missouri-Kansas City by Calland’s sister, Ann Calland, in 2000. ACCESS: This is a non-circulating collection. Listening stations are available in the archives. COPYRIGHT: Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Special Collections discussed with the PROCESSED BY: Cody Kauhl and Garrett Torbet SUPERVISING ARCHIVIST: Kelley Martin BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Fred Calland was a record collector, teacher and broadcaster with a long professional background in radio music programming, and a national reputation as an opera expert. He entertained National Public Radio listeners from the inception of NPR with many of the most popular music shows broadcast by the system. Born October 25, 1923, in Columbus, Ohio, Calland began collecting records as a teenager. He served in Germany during World War II. After graduating from Ohio State University in 1949, he taught German and worked as the music director for radio stations WSCU-FM in Columbus and WFCR-FM in Amherst, Mass. At WFCR he inaugurated a daily three-hour program called "Fred Calland Presents," which included everything from classical to bluegrass. In 1970, Calland joined National Public Radio as its only music producer. His personal collection often served as the principal resource for recorded music broadcasts. He hosted many live events including the first performances of new musical works. In1989, he retired from NPR as a senior producer. He then served as an occasional commentator on NPR and continued to host his "World of Opera" program on WETA-FM for several years. Calland also taught opera appreciation at American and George Mason universities. His musical interests and knowledge were wide ranging, but his particular love was for opera and classical vocal music. He was witty, articulate, and opinionated, but without any hint of condescension toward his listeners. He attracted a large circle of friends with his conviviality, hearty sense of humor, and passionate love of music. Calland served as President of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections and Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter in 1988-89. He was also a noted quilt designer and quilt maker, and a member of the board of the Quilters Hall of Fame. Fred Calland passed away October 22, 1999, at his home in Fairfax, Virginia. COLLECTION DESCRIPTION: This collection consist primarily of reel to reel tapes of live performances of operas and Mr. Calland's radio programs, including many from is tenure at NPR. Item# Format Program/Event Contents Date Box# Barcode Notes RADIO BROADCASTS Box 1 - Barcode: 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, SAMPLER OF PROPOSED SIDE FOR OSCILLATIONS-III Short pieces built on 4-note motif 1 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 Oscillations for radio ID's and program bridges; STEREO--(1/2 track format) 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Two mailings of fourteen each synthesizer punctuation bits for ATC [All Things 2 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 All Things Considered Considered] mailed May 28 and June 12, 1974; 7 1/2 ips-MONO -- full track 28-May-74; 12-Jun-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Reference copy of synthesized material sent NPR on May 29 and June 12, 1974; 3 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 MONO: 7 1/2 ips full track; Don Voegeli, Electrosonic Studio 29-May-74; 12-Jun-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Two pieces for ATC [All Things Considered] NPR; 1. "Stand by"-emergency fill (3:27) Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, (Stereo mix); 2. 29 sec. ATC fill to keep line programmed for stations not cutting away 4 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 All Things Considered for station I.D. (MONO) 30-Aug-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Transitions and bridges built on theme for VOICES IN THE WIND for NPR; Mailings of Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sept. 6th and Oct. 4, '74; 7 1/2 ips-Stereo (Prof. 1/2 tr. Format); Don Voegeli, 5 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 Voices in the Wind ELECTROSONIC STUDIO 6-Sep-74; 4-Oct-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Sixteen bridges/transitions for NPR's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED; Mailing date: October Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, 18, '74; 7 1/2 ips--stereo version (1/2 tr. Prof. format); Don Voegeli, ELECTROSONIC 6 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 All Things Considered STUDIO 18-Oct-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, VOICES IN THE WIND; Synthesized theme for the NPR program of the same name; 7 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 Voices in the Wind Eight versions of different lengths; 7 1/2 ips-stereo (professional 1/2 tr.) 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; VOICES IN THE WIND; Synthesized theme created by Don Voegeli in the Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, ELECTROSONIC STUDIO for NPR; Eight versions of different lengths; 7 1/2 ips--two 8 5" OP 7.5 IPS Wisconsin 53706 Voices in the Wind track (professional 1/2 tr. stereo) 1 040-114252781 Electrosonic Studio; 821 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706; Phone (608) 263- ALL THINGS CONSIDERED NEW THEME; Stereo-7 1/2 ips (prof. 1/2 tr. Format); Don 9 5" OP 7.5 IPS 4112 All Things Considered Voegeli, ELECTROSONIC STUDIO 5-Nov-74 1 040-114252781 Electrosonic Studio; 821 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706; Phone (608) 263- Bridges for ALL THINGS CONSIDERED; 7 1/2 ips--stereo--1/2 track format; Mailing 10 5" OP 7.5 IPS 4112 All Things Considered date: June 9, 1977 9-Jun-77 1 040-114252781 Electrosonic Studio; 821 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706; Phone (608) 263- 11 5" OP 7.5 IPS 4112 10 sec. Public Radio sound logo; 7 1/2 ips.....STEREO--professional half track format 1 040-114252781 12 5" OP 7.5 IPS Concert Classics; AV-15168 (double track) Schumann: Scenes from Childhood; Bizet: Children's Games; Sondra Bianca, pianist 1 040-114252781 Corporation for Public Broadcasting; 1111 16th 13 5" OP 7.5 IPS Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20036 Earplay NPR Sampler Earplay 1 040-114252781 NPR presents an Office of Telecommunications Policy (OTP) Overview Hearing with 14 NPR Clay T. Whitehead; Tape 1 of 2; 2-20-73 Feb-73 1 040-114252781 NPR presents an Office of Telecommunications Policy (OTP) Overview Hearing with 15 NPR Clay T. Whitehead; Tape 2 of 2; 2-20-73 Feb-73 1 040-114252781 National Public Radio; 2025 M Street, N.W. 16 Washington, D.C. 20036 NPR "This is NPR" NPR PI/Kernis; 19:45 10-Oct-75 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; c/o FOUR NOTES IN SEARCH OF A TUNE (A Musical Identification for Public Broadcasting); WHA Radio 821 University Avenue, Madison, Four Notes in Search of Created by Don Voegeli, Electrosonic Studio; 7 1/2 ips--stereo (professional 1/2 track 17 Wisconsin 53706; Phone: (608) 263-4110 a Tune format) 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; c/o FOUR NOTES IN SEARCH OF A TUNE; Volume II (Complete); Created by Don Voegeli, WHA Radio 821 University Avenue, Madison, Four Notes in Search of Electrosonic Studio, 7 1/2 ips-stereo (Prof. 1/2 tr. Format) [additional notes inside 18 Wisconsin 53706; Phone: (608) 263-4110 a Tune case] 1974 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; c/o WHA Radio 821 University Avenue, Madison, Four Notes in Search of side I (tentative) FOUR NOTES IN SEARCH OF A TUNE-Volume II; 7 1/2 ips--two track 19 Wisconsin 53706; Phone: (608) 263-4110 a Tune stereo (1/2 tr. Format) (May 6, 1974) 6-May-74 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Music from the television modern-dance production: GLIMMERINGS; Created and Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, synthesized by: Don Voegeli, Electrosonic Studio; 7 1/2 ips--stereo--professional 1/2 20 Wisconsin 53706 Glimmerings track format 1 040-114252781 National Center for Audio Experimentation; Material prepared for the NPR program: OPTIONS; Theme and bridges from the Radio Hall, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, ELECTROSONIC STUDIO, created by Don Voegeli; 7 1/2 ips--stereo--Professional 1/2- 21 Wisconsin 53706 Options track format 1 040-114252781 National Public Radio; 2025 M Street, N.W. OPTIONS 7513 I; PLUTONIUM: A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH: Reel 1 of 2 [additional 22 Washington, D.C. 20036 Options information on case] 20-Mar-75 1 040-114252781 National Public Radio; 2025 M Street, N.W. OPTIONS 7513 I; PLUTONIUM: A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH: Reel 2 of 2 [additional 23 Washington, D.C. 20036 Options information on case] 20-Mar-75 1 040-114252781 NPR Options: Reel 1 of 2; Fred Calland Interviews Eric Fenby regarding himself and 24 Options Frederick Delius 1 040-114252781 NPR Options: Reel 2 of 2; Fred Calland Interviews Eric Fenby regarding himself and 25 Options Frederick Delius 1 040-114252781 26 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Carmen Balthrop, Reel 1 of 2 1 040-114252781 27 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Carmen Balthrop, Reel 2 of 2 1 040-114252781 28 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Gerard Schwarz, Reel 1 of 2 1 040-114252781 29 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Gerard Schwarz, Reel 2 of 2 1 040-114252781 30 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Elly Ameling, Reel 1 of 2 1 040-114252781 31 Options NPR Options with Mike Waters: Elly Ameling, Reel 2 of 2 1 040-114252781 NPR Options with Mike Waters: Andrew Porter - "Words for the Gods" Part 1 of 2; 32 Options Translating Wagner's The Ring into English 5-Dec-74 1 040-114252781 NPR Options with Mike Waters: Andrew Porter - "Words for the Gods" Part 2 of 2; 33 Options Translating Wagner's The Ring into English 5-Dec-74 1 040-114252781 34 Options NPR Options: Early 20th Century Pianists: Reel 1 of 2 26-Mar-76 1 040-114252781 35 Options NPR Options: Early 20th Century Pianists: Reel 1 of 2 26-Mar-76 1 040-114252781 Box 2 - Barcode: 040-114252790 SIDE A: OSCILLATIONS THREE; 1.