Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Charles K. Field Cheerio records
- Dates:
- 1927-1943
- Creators:
- Cheerio (Radio program) and Field, Charles K. (Charles Kellogg), 1873-1948
- Abstract:
- Records documenting production of the popular 1930s radio program Cheerio, from the show's creator, Charles Kellogg Field.
- Extent:
- 6 Linear Feet : 8 boxes, 1 flat box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Charles K. Field Cheerio Records (M1533). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains various files related to Cheerio's production from 1927 to 1943, including program synopses, scripts and cue sheets, and annotated sheet music. It is very likely that this material was separated from Field's personal papers, which are held by Stanford University Archives.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charles Kellogg Field (1873-1948) was a member of Stanford University's pioneer class, graduating in 1895 with an A.B. in English. Field wrote Four-leaved Clover: Being Stanford Rhymes in 1896 under the pen name Carolus Ager and wrote Stanford Stories in 1900 with author Will Irwin. He was a member of the Bohemian Club and literary circles during the early part of the century, and wrote several Bohemian Grove plays between 1902 and 1918. In 1908 he became associate editor of the Sunset Magazine, and worked for that magazine for several years. Field entered broadcasting in his sixties with the popular radio program Cheerio.
Cheerio was first broadcast from San Francisco's KGO in 1925, but became nationally known upon his move to New York City in 1927. The program aired weekday mornings on NBC's Blue Network to an audience primarily of housewives, and featured his poetry and inspirational lectures accompanied by singing, organ, and orchestral music. Cheerio included various segments focusing on music, drama and children's health advice, and Field (performing as Cheerio) was also featured on related programs sponsored by ARCO. Despite retaining his anonymity (no press pictures were permitted, and his fee was donated to charity), he wrote the autobiographical Story of Cheerio in 1936, and also authored Cheerio’s Book of Days; Comfort, Cheer and Encouragement for Every Day in the Year in 1940.
- Acquisition information:
- Transferred from Rare Books, 2005.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2017-07-17 12:48:22 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Charles K. Field Cheerio Records (M1533). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022