Description
The Alan Farley Collection consists primarily of recordings made for the radio program Book Talk recorded on audio cassette
tapes, digital audio tapes and compact discs. Book Talk airs on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco, California, though some of
the recordings are used for other radio programs Farley hosts on KALW, such as the show Open Air.
Background
Alan Farley is a volunteer producer of talk and music programming at the noncommercial public radio station KALW 91.7 FM in
San Francisco, California. He is host and producer for the music show Open Air and the talk show Book Talk, described by KALW's
website as, "in-depth interviews with contemporary authors." Additionally, Farley hosts I Love To Rhyme, My Favorite Things
and Explorations in Music. Farley has been involved with KALW since 1975. KALW has been broadcasting since March 1941, and
was the first FM radio station in San Francisco, as well as the first educational FM station in the United States.
Restrictions
Property rights reside with repository. Publication and reproduction rights reside with the creators or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Head Librarian of the Archive of Recorded Sound.
Availability
Collection is open for research. Listening appointments may require 24 hours notice. Contact the Archive Operations Manager.