Davis (Elmer Holmes) sound recording, 1939 December 1

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Elmer Holmes Davis sound recording : Then came war
Dates:
1939 December 1
Creators:
Davis, Elmer, 1890-1958
Abstract:
Relates to the outbreak of World War II. Includes sound recordings of radio addresses by leaders of the belligerent nations.
Extent:
1 item (3 phonorecords) (0.1 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Elmer Holmes Davis sound recording : Then came war, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Edited and introduced by Elmer Davis, this sound recording is a report on the events leading to war in Europe, 1939. There are numerous dramatizations and English-language versions of important developments.

Biographical / historical:

American journalist and author.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-07 14:50:47.389027

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Elmer Holmes Davis sound recording : Then came war, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563