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Audio Public Affairs Tapes

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This series consists of audio recordings of news stories related to contemporary events and U.S. Presidential politics taped from radio broadcasts and television programs, covering from the Dwight Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan administrations. Programs were taped primarily from NBC (National Broadcasting Company) and CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System), with a smaller portion from ABC (American Broadcasting Company) or local stations.

Collection: Roy Wetzel Papers and Audiovisual Materials

Audio Public Affairs Tapes … This series consists of audio recordings of news stories related to contemporary events and U.S. Presidential politics taped from radio broadcasts and television programs, covering from the Dwight Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan administrations. Programs were taped primarily from NBC (National Broadcasting Company) and CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System), with a smaller portion from ABC (American Broadcasting Company) or local …

This series consists of audio recordings of news stories related to contemporary events and U.S. Presidential politics taped from radio broadcasts and television programs, covering from the Dwight Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan administrations. Programs were taped primarily from NBC (National Broadcasting Company) and CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System), with a smaller portion from ABC (American Broadcasting Company) or local stations.

Audio Recordings of First Lady Betty Ford's Public Remarks

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This series contains White House Communication Agency (WHCA) audio recordings of First Lady Betty Ford's public remarks at events held at the White House and a few other locations, press briefings, and in an interview.

Collection: White House Communications Agency Audio Recordings (Ford Administration)

Audio Recordings of First Lady Betty Ford's Public Remarks … This series contains White House Communication Agency (WHCA) audio recordings of First Lady Betty Ford's public remarks at events held at the White House and a few other locations, press briefings, and in an …

This series contains White House Communication Agency (WHCA) audio recordings of First Lady Betty Ford's public remarks at events held at the White House and a few other locations, press briefings, and in an interview.

General Election Radio Spots Audio Recordings

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This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, unidentified individuals who participated in “man on the street” interviews, Joe Garagiola, Ronald Reagan, Michigan Governor William Milliken, Lionel Hampton, and Senator Strom Thurmond.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

General Election Radio Spots Audio Recordings … This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, …

This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, unidentified individuals who participated in “man on the street” interviews, Joe Garagiola, Ronald Reagan, Michigan Governor William Milliken, Lionel Hampton, and Senator Strom Thurmond.

General Election Master and Unmixed Radio Audio Recordings

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This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both lyric and instrumental versions of “I’m Feeling Good About America,” the official Ford campaign song; long and short versions of Lionel Hampton’s “Mr. Sunshine” song for President Ford; University of Michigan songs performed by various University musical groups; and unofficial jingles supporting President Ford sent by their creators. This series also contains additional materials collected but not used in the campaign, such as demo tapes from potential announcers.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

General Election Master and Unmixed Radio Audio Recordings … This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both …

This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both lyric and instrumental versions of “I’m Feeling Good About America,” the official Ford campaign song; long and short versions of Lionel Hampton’s “Mr. Sunshine” song for President Ford; University of Michigan songs performed by various University musical groups; and unofficial jingles supporting President Ford sent by their creators. This series also contains additional materials collected but not used in the campaign, such as demo tapes from potential announcers.