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1. Arch Oboler collection, 1916-1992

   161.6 linear feet (364 boxes, 1 negative folder, 11 map case folders, approximately 127,075 items). 107 sound tape reels : . 124 sound cassettes : . 4 sound discs : . 1 microphone. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Nearly the entirety of the prolific output of radio playwright and independent film maker Arch Oboler (1909-1987) in radio, motion pictures, television, theater, and print is contained in the Arch Oboler Collection. Featured are his radio plays from the 1930s and 1940s and the first three-dimensional feature film, Bwana Devil.

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2. The Geraldine Elliott and Eric Howlett Hermit's cave collection, 1929-1991

   approximately 7,175 items. 21 containers. 8.61 linear feet. 29 reels, 11 lacquer discs. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Hermit's Cave Collection contains scripts from several Howlett-Elliott created radio shows, The Hermit's Cave in particular, as well as sound recordings, correspondence, and research material that document Howlett and Elliott's contribution to WJR, Detroit.

3. Milton Berle papers, 1906-2002

   approxiamtely 33,000 items. 287 containers. 128 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Milton Berle (1908-2002) was an American vaudevillian, comic, actor, lyricist, producer, and author. Nicknamed "Mr. Television," Berle transitioned from a successful career in radio to become host of NBC's Texaco Star Theatre. The collection contains comedic writings, scripts, correspondence, business papers, photographs, music, and other materials that document his life and career in entertainment.

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