Overview of the Edward R. Murrow sound recording : A reporter remembers : vol. I, the war years :

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Title: A reporter remembers : vol. I, the war years : sound recording
Date (inclusive): 1946 February 24
Collection Number: XX635
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2 phonorecords (0.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Compilation of radio broadcasts from Europe, 1939-1946, relating to military activities in Europe and the home front in Great Britain during World War II.
Creator: CBS Inc
Creator: Murrow, Edward R.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], A reporter remembers : vol. I, the war years : sound recording, [Disc number], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

European director, Columbia Broadcasting System, 1937-1946.

Scope and Content of Collection

Compilation of radio broadcasts from Europe, 1939-1946, relating to military activities in Europe and the home front in Great Britain during World War II.
"A Reporter Remembers" is both the title of this collection and the title of Edward R. Murrow's last broadcast to the British people over the BBC on February 24th, 1946.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Sound recordings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain

onsite digital

"A Reporter Remembers" sound recording 1946 February 24

Access

Use copy reference number: xx635_a_0000186

Scope and Contents note

Disc 1, Side A: 1939 September 3 - 1940 June 2
Disc 1, Side B: 1940 June 4 - 1940 December 2
Disc 2, Side A: 1941 March 9 - 1943 December 3
Disc 2, Side B: D-Day - 1945 May 8