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1. WOR oral history interview transcripts, 1979-1982

   approximately 100 items. 2 containers. 0.8 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Marianne Macy conducted interviews of former WOR employees and talent ca. 1980-1982 for the Columbia University Center for Oral History's WOR oral history project. The textual materials consists of transcripts from the interview, as well as schedules, publicity, and other materials related to the 30th anniversary celebration of WOR-TV.

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   Access restrictions apply.

2. Raymond Swing papers, 1933-1964

   6,500 items. 40 containers. 16 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Journalist and radio commentator. Primarily scripts of Swing's radio broadcasts including those presented on the Voice of America. Also includes correspondence, lectures, and writings by Swing.

3. Scores from the WOR Collection, 1942-1947

   approximately 20,300 items. 58 containers. 24.36 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Handwritten scores from the WOR-AM radio station.

4. WOR Collection, 1930-1979

   approximately 657,566 items. 722 containers. 303.24 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Pioneering radio station. Programming, engineering notes, financial papers, and correspondence document the inception and operation of WOR.