Sound Collections

The archives holds numerous sound artifacts concerning broadcasting in South Carolina. the majority of material consists of records - 78r.p.m., 33r.p.m. and Edison discs. Reel to reel and audio cassette tapes compose the remainder of the collection. Original broadcasts such as Whitaker's Waxworks and The Zane Knauss Radio Show are available in multiple formats.

Some samples of reel to reel and cassette tapes available:

2 3" "reel to reel" travel tapes 1 cassette tape - Early Gamecock Orchestra 1 cassette tape - Early Days at WCSC-AM 1 cassette tape - WCOS History 1 cassette tape Ronald Reagan at NRB
Convention 1 cassette tape Jack Lindsay Interview 1 cassette tape WIS remote
1 cassette tape Johnny Cash Silver Anniversary Special 1 reel to reel - Bobby Jean White Interview 37 7" reels - Old radio shows (Drama) 10 in 1/4 in thick Edison Discs Whitaker's Wax Works (264 7" reels)

Original records containing over 9,783 titles, including:

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Very Thought of You
Time on My Hands
Dancing in the Dark
They Say It's Wonderful
These Foolish Things
Where Did You Learn To Love?
It Couldn't Be True
Prisoner of Love
I Cover the Waterfront
Begin the Beguine
September Song
Holiday For Strings
Jalousie
Always
A Kiss In the Dark
Just A Prayer Away
My Mother's Waltz
I'm Beginning To See the Light
That's The Way It Is
Liza
I Got Rhythm
and many more...

To listen to sound bites, go to the following address: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/LAB/AUDIO/soundbites.html

The Archives has vintage radios on display as well as up to date audio/visual equipment to meet your reproduction needs.

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