Inventory of the United States Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service Miscellaneous Records

Sound recordings 1942-1946

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Use copies of the recordings listed below are available.

Radio Bangkok broadcast sound recording 1942 October 13

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Recording from the airwaves of Radio Bangkok and Radio Tokio transmitting in Thai to Thailand. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001759

Kato, Naki, Fujiyoshi, and Hamachi sound recording 1945 May 18

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001760

B. Bowe broadcast sound recording 1942 November 23

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Recording of a radio broadcast from the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001761

Japanese lesson sound recording unit 20 undated

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Disc recording of a lesson in Japanese. Actors conduct two-person scenarios. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001762

Japanese lesson sound recording unit 19 undated

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Disc recording of a lesson in Japanese. Actors conduct two-person scenarios. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001763

Sound recording of radio transmissions undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001764

Sound recording concerning Bangkok and Saigon 1942 November 22

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Side A label reads: Inside 11/22/42 Bangkok in Thai. Side B label reads: Inside Saigon Outside Bangkok in Thai 11/22. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001765

Sound recording 1943 February 20

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7:01 - 7:11. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001766

Tokyo Board of Information, Radio Tokyo, Voice of China sound recording 1942 February 6

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Side A: The first cut is a news report. The second cut is soldiers' notes home from Japan. The third cut is also a news report. Side B is a single cut Voice of China news report and editorial tranmission to North America regarding the Asian theater of the war. Cuts sound like they were recorded from airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001768

Sound recording of Guam Pool reporting by Cooper November 4

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9:20 AM transmission of a man describing his actions during battle. Year not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001769

Sound recording of East Asian countries broadcasts 1942 March 6-7

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Side A cut 1 is a news broadcast about the Asian theater of World War II; cut 2 is a reading of the text of speeches by such figures as Chiang Kai-shek. Side B cut 1 is a broadcast of the Broadcasting Corporation of Japan; cut 2 is a Voice of China broadcast. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0001770

Sound recording of newscasts 1943 March 1-5

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Recording of radio transmissions from the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002081

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A label reads: TITLE Knudseuz Dyea/RECORDER 11A Unit II. Side B label reads: TITLE Knudseuz Dyea/RECORDER 11B Unit II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002084

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 2A: J5.31 - repeated, different voices/Side B: 2B: J7.23, J7.24 conv, J.724 Conv 3, J8.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002085

Sound recording in Japanese 1944 November 1

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8A: Cpl Morehouse, Rt Farr J4.16, Rt King - diauguis voices/8B: J4.16 - Morehouse, Farr, and King. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002086

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: Freeluesu Elishoudt, 15A Unit II/Side B: Eaeduz Harland, 15B Unit II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002087

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: Liabrest Heahtea, 22A(a) Unit IV/Side B: Leadeu Naulkues, 22B(a) Unit IV. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002088

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: #2A J5.31, J5.31, 7.231/Side B: #2B J7.23, J7.24(1), J7.24(2), J8.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002089

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 21A Wells, (???), Justice, (???)/Side B: 21B Bereson, Coostly, Mells. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002090

Sound recording in Japanese 1944 November 24

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Side A: 18A - Ward and Ormond conv 8.21 1+2 8.27/Side B: 18B - Ormond and Ward 8.21 - 8.22. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002091

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A label reads: #19A Leeke - Lea 8.21 + 8.22 Conv 1 + 2 78/Side B label reads: #19B Lea + Leeke 8.21-8.22 Conv 1 + 2 78. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002092

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: #3A - J8.21(2), J9.22, J9.22 Conv/Side B: #3B - J10.25(1), J10.25(2), J11.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002093

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: J1.24, J1.25, J2.21, J2.22/Side B: J3.20, J3.21, J4.16. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002094

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 2A - J5.31, 2 cuts/Side B: 2B - J7.23, J7.24(1), J7.24(2), J8.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002095

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 3A - J8.21(2), J9.22, J9.22 com 2/Side B: 3B - J10.25 com1, J10.25 .. 2, J11.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002096

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 March 2, 1943 March 9

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Radio transmissions recorded from the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002099

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 April 14

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Side A: 6:13 - 6:15, 6:15 - 6:22, 6:27 - 6:35/Side B: 6:35-6:37, 6:42-6:46, 6:50-6:57. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002100

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 March 3, 1943 March 8

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Radio transmissions recorded off the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002101

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 1A - Hurtz, Griffith, Unit I/Side B: 1B - Hendriek, Gill, Unit I. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002102

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 33A - J5.31 - Lt. Hobsore, Lt R. Stolmson/Side B: 33B - J5.31 - BR. S. Johnson, Lt LW Hobson. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002103

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 14, 18, 19/Side B: 15, 16, 17. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002104

Sound recording of radio transmissions March 10

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Radio transmissions recorded off the airwaves. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002105

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 April 14

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Radio transmissions recorded off the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002106

Sound recordings of Book I: Section II: 1-22 1943 May 11

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Book I: Section II: 1-22/Title: Hyojun Nihongo Tokumon/Recorder: Szuzaki-Tzumori. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002108

Sound recordings of Book I: Section II: 23-40 undated

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Book I: Section II: 23-40/Title: Hyojun Nihongo Tokumon. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002110

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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2A: Japanese Conversation Drill, J5.31 - Repeated - different voices/2B: Japanese Conversation Drill, J7.23, J7.24, J7/24 Conv 3, J8.21 Conv 1. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002134

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 3A - J8.21, J9.22 Conv 1, J9.22 Conv 2/Side B: 3B - J10.25, J10.25 Con 2, J11.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002135

Sound recording of radio transmissions February 26

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Radio transmissions recorded off the airwaves. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002136

Sound recording of interview with First Sergeant Raymond L. Cummings 1945 April 20

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Interview with Cummings, of Montebello, California, on 20 April 1945 in Okinawa. Cummings describes fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002137

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 March 1, 1943 March 8

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Side A: #3 - 6:30-3:33, 7:00-7:10 - 1 Mar 1943/Side B: #3 - 7:04-7:15 - 8 Mar 1943. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002175

Sound recording of radio transmissions February 27

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Side A: #3 - 6:19-6:29, 6:30-6:32/Side B: #4 - 7:02-7:05, 7:10-7:19. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002176

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: Jarrett, Jarman, Julliuson, 5A, Unit III/Side B: Jarrett, Jarman, Julliuson, 5B, Unit III. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002177

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: Eastman Reynolds 31A Unit/Side B: Reynolds Eastman 31B Unit IV. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002178

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A - Marshall, Gunston - 24A, Unit I/Side B - [no data]. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002193

Sound recording in Japanese 1945 April 30

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Side A: Braden, Britt - 4A Unit II/Side B: Abbett, Bonnett - 4B Unit III - 30 Apr 1945. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002194

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 1B - J.1.24, J.1.25, J.2.21/Side B: 1B - J2.22, J3.20, J3.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002195

Sound recording in Japanese and KLSU radio broadcast undated

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Side A: 9C - J5.31/Side B: KLSU Stanford Scene. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002196

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 2A - J.4.16, J.5.31/Side B: 2B - J.5.31. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002197

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 1A - J.1.24; J1.25; J.2.21; J2.22/Side B: 1B - J3.20; J3.21; J4.16. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002198

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 13A - J3.20, changing voices: GH Goody, PH Walker, JD Kriel/Side B: #13B - J3.21, HT Grant, CE Gustof, PH Walker; J3.20 Grant, Gustafogu, Walker, and Driel. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002199

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 21A Unit IV - Gashins, Hope/Side B: 21B Unit IV - Auburn, Adams. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002200

Sound recording in Japanese 1946 July

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Side A: 1A - Hess, Goldman/Side B: 1b - Hess, Goldman - 7-46. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002201

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Lieut. Beattie, Capt. Abbott, Lieut. Borwich. Side A: 11A/Side B: 11B. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002203

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Platkins, Linthicum - Unit I. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002204

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 20A - Wyman+Ward, 8.21-8.22/Side B: 20B - Ward-Wyman, 8.21-8.22. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002211

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 22A - Justice, Wells, Bilcovitch/Side B: 22B - Wells, Bilcovitch, Bergeson, Eastley. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002212

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 10A - J4.16 - Maj. Bardin, Maj. Henderson, Lt Comlk McClellan/Side B: 10B - J4.16 - Bardin, Anderson - 7.23 Conv1 Bardin, Maj. Anderson - 7.24 Conv 2 McClellan, Anderson - 7.24 Conv 3 McClellan, Anderson. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002213

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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16A - J7.23 - conv 1 - Hansen, Williams. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002214

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: IA - J1.24, J1.25, J2.21, J2.22. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002215

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 15 - Adachi, Inouye, and Masuyama/Side B: 16 - Masuyama, Inouye, Adachi. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002216

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: IIIA - J.8.21 Con 2, J9.22 Con 2, J9.22 Con 2/Side B: IIIB - J10.25 Con 1, J10.25 Con 2, J11.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002217

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Capt John H Ford, Capt F C Pollard. Side A: #2A - J1.24, J1.25 changing voices/Side B: #2B - J2.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002218

Sound recording of Japanese Conversation Drills undated

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Side A: J8.21 Conv 2, J9.22 Conv 1, J9.22 Conv 2/Side B: J10.25, J11.21. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002219

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A has no label information/Side B: #1B - J3.20, J3.21, J4.16. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002220

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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#5 Wallace Pnettie, 14A Unit I. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002221

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Faulkner, Curron - 22A(b) Unit III. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002222

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 12A - 2.21 Bergeson, Gaumond; 2.22 Larson, Hasenyager/Side B: 2.21 Larson, Hasenyager; 2.21 Larson, Hasenyager, Bergeson. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002223

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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#7A - J.3.20, J.3.21 K.U.Mason; Preston Halder; M.M. Halwer. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002224

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: IIA - J5.31, change of voices/Side B: IIB - J7.23, J2.24 Conv 1, J7.24 Conv 2, J8.21 Con 1. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002225

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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1A, 1B - J1.24, J1.25, J2.21 - E Johnson and JL Kiraley. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002226

Sound recording of Malayan and Thai broadcasts January 14

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Radio broadcasts recorded off the airwaves. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002227

Sound recording of radio transmissions February 24

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Radio broadcasts recorded off the airwaves. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002228

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 February 15, 1943 February 17

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Radio broadcasts recorded off the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002229

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002230

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Lacke, Koidal - 7A Unit IV, 7B Unit IV

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002231

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Side A: Prettie, Reed - 12A Unit I/Side B: Redfield, Milniore - 12B, Unit I

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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9A Unit II, 9B Unit II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002232

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Eastman, Rees - 32A Unit IV, 32B Unit IV. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002233

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: Jeskovik, Kirby 26A Unit V/Side B: Mould, Gunston 26B Unit V. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002234

Sound recording in Japanese 1945 April 30

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Side A: Austin-Austin 3A, Unit II/Side B: Alexander-Ballentine 3B, Unit II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002235

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Grope 3, #1-3/Padulla, Lutz, Malcolm/20A Unit III, 20B Unit III. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002236

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 9A - J5.31 - Lt. Mac Innis, Capt Moring, Fager, Lyons/Side B: 9B - J5.31 - Fager, Lyons, Pilkington, Morris. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002237

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Yu, Heyl - 29A Unit IV, 29B Unit IV. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002238

Sound recording of radio transmissions February 27

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Radio broadcasts recorded off the airwaves. 5:49-5:58, 6:01-6:05, 6:05-6:18. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002239

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1943 March 11

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6:09-6:22, 6:23-6:31, 7:00-7:05. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002240

Sound recording in Japanese undated

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Side A: 4A - J4.16 - Sobel, Phillipi, Alcock/Side B: 4B - J3.20 - Sobel, RB Johnson, Alcock. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002241

Tokyo Records sound recording, disc 101 undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002245

Tokyo Records sound recording, disc 102 undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002246

Tokyo Records sound recording, disc 104 undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002247

Tokyo Records sound recording, disc 110 undated

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0002248

Recording of radio broadcasts concerning the Pacific theater of World War II 1945 October 8

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Side A has three cuts. First, Paul Monroe reports on concerns of the United States Navy. The second and third cuts are Don Bell reporting from Tokyo about the politics of Japan. The sound quality indicates the disc was cut from signals received over the airwaves. Side B has two cuts. The first is Jack Mahon reporting about locations where soldiers and ships come from for the fight in the Pacific. The second cut is Don Bell reporting about Japanese prisoners' release as required by General MacArthur. Bell then reports about wealth the Japanese stole from countries she occupied. Disc 756. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003742

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1945 September 21

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Walter Robb interviews Army Major Silva. Robb introduces Silva, talks about Silva's family and career, and mentions that Silva was injured but is currently undergoing treatment. During the interview, Silva covers a lot of ground. He goes over battle stories and wounds he's sustained, describes the communications of the armed forces, describes the opposing forces, and talks about his family, who are currently in Australia. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003769

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1945 October 17

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Robb reflects on the death of his son in service and how this compares to other Americans' experience and the war effort. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003770

Recording of Don Bell radio report from Manila 1945 March 17

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Don Bell reports on the fighting in the Philippines, including, but not limited to, the military conquests and humanitarian work of the U.S. forces. Disc 314. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003783

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1946 March 6

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Walter Robb introduces Sergeant Bulatao to describe Hidden Valley. He focuses on both the physical layout and the culture. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003784

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1946 February 28

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Walter Robb describes a reunion of people that spent time in interment camps. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003785

Broadcast radio recordings 1944 November 23, 1945

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Broadcasts concern the American forces in the Pacific theater of World War II, behind-the-scenes look at radio production, and the success of the Soviet forces. Side A labels: CINCPAC POOL (PRIMM) Nov 23rd '44 (First B-29-Tokyo RAID) / PRIMM FOR MBS CINPAC NOV 23 '44 #68. Side B sounds like it was recorded sometime in 1945, and its grooves are crossed out with wax markings. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003792

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1946 April 19

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Walter Robb interviews 12-year-old Antonio Marcus Bautista. Tony Bautista's father frequently aided anti-Japanese rebels in the Philippines and was twice jailed for these efforts. Robb and Tony discuss the elder Bautista. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003793

Recording of Voice of China radio tranmissions 1942 February 9

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These recordings were made from the airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003794

Walter Robb broadcast recording 1945 September 3

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Robb honors the Americans and Filipinos interred at Camp O'Donnell. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003795

Recording of Broadcasting Corporation of Japan radio transmissions 1942 January 15-16, 1942 February 16

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Radio transmissions concerning military conflicts in Southeast Asia, especially the fall of Sinapore to the Japanese. These broadcasts were recorded onto lacquer disc from airwaves. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003797

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System broadcast of Operation Crossroads 1946 June 30

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The Mutual Broadcasting System covers a controlled test of the atom bomb just off Bikini Lagoon. This is to be the first drop against simulated naval forces. It is the fourth bomb ever exploded, following the original test and the two dropped on Japan during WWII. The anchor emphasizes this is a military and scientific exercise to better understand atomic power. Don Bell reports from the scene, and Bombadier Harold H. Wood speaks. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003799

Recording of radio reports from the Pacific Theater of World War II 1945 April 19

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Jack Hooly and Tim Lambert report on America's war against Japan. Lambert focuses on being in a foxhole during a conflict. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003801

Recording of radio interviews concerning the sinking of the Bismark Sea 1945 March 30

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Arthur Friend reports from San Francisco and interviews soldiers relating to the sinking of the Bismark Sea. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003803

Recording of radio reports from Okinawa 1945 April 1

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This recording is compromised of three cuts. The first is commercials and the introduction to the Lucky Strikes show starring Jack Benny. The second is a report transmitted over shortwave from the Pacific regarding the fighting in Okinawa. The third cut is a report on the advancing American forces on Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003804

Recording of Jack Mahon radio report 1945 April 18

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Mahon reports for the Mutual Broadcasting System on an awarding of the medal of honor to Sergeant Irwin and what Irwin did to earn it. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003805

Recording of Bob Brumby radio report from Okinawa 1945 August 23

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Bob Brumby reports for the Mutual Broadcasting System. His focus is on what will become of Japanese soldiers as prisoners and what General MacArthur will do. Disc 698. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003806

Recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcast concerning Japan's offer of surrender 1945

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Charles Miner, in Chungking, Paul Manning, in Guam, and Don Bell, in Manila, report on Japan's offer to surrender to end World War II. Manning speaks about the offer. Bell speaks about the soldiers' reaction. The anchor says the president has yet to receive an official offer of surrender, and that fighting will continue until this occurs. The disc also includes a report about the affect the end of the war will have on Hawaii. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003807

Recording of radio report on soldiers' discussions 1945 April 20

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What do front-line troops talk about on the eve of battle? Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003809

Recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcasts 1945 April 27

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Larry Tighe(?) and Jack Mahon individually report from Guam on Japanese military tactics that are very similar to German tactics. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003810

Recording of Radio Tokyo radio transmissions 1942 February 8

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Side A has three cuts. In the first, an announcer for Radio Tokyo reads, in English, the names of captured American soldiers and their messages to loved ones back home. The second cut is nearly unintelligible due to reception issues cut into the disc groove. The third cut recounts advances of Japanese forces before returning to the list of captured Americans. On Side B, an anchor reports the advances of the Japanese forces. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003813

Recording of Radio Tokyo and Voice of China radio transmissions 1942 April 10

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Covers fighting in the Pacific theater and China's foreign relationships with the West. The audio quality is less than expected and the pitch is off. The disc appears to have been cut at a slower speed than 33 RPM. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003814

Recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcast 1945 August 7

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Side A is a muffled audio report. On Side B, Don Bell in Manila and Paul Manning in Guam interview soldiers for their stories. Also, Charles Miner reports from Chungking about the Chinese response to the atomic bomb. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003815

Recording of Paul Manning radio report from Guam 1945 August 22

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Paul Manning reports about the last American bomber of Japan, Flight Office William Shreck, and interviews him. Shreck talks about that mission. Jack Mahon then interviews the soldier that shot down the last Japanese airplane. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0003816

Radio Bangkok and Radio Tokyo broadcast recordings 1942 October 14

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004102

Sound recording of Harold Smith reporting to the Chicago Tribune via the Mutual Broadcasting System October 28

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Consists of two stories. The first story concerns the experiences of the American soldier following the battle of the Philippines. The second story concerns actions of Filipino guerrilla fighters against the Japanese. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004361

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report from Manila 1945 August 14

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Don Bell reports from Manila on the implications of the end of the war. He focuses on the reaction of Manila, American soldiers, and General MacArthur's occupation of Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004362

Sound recording of Bud Foster radio report February 23

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This report concerns the battles with the Pacific theater of World War II. Foster reports for the combined American radio networks. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004363

Sound recordings of Jack Mahon radio reports 1945 June 21-22

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In the first report, Jack Mahon reports on the casualties in the Pacific Theater of World War II. While he mentions casualties on both sides, he concentrates on deceased Japanese soldiers. In the second and third reports, Mahon talks about the battle of Okinawa. Dates on side B of the disc have the day as 21 June 1945, while the final cut announces the day as 22 June 1945. This discrepancy is possibly due to time zones. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004364

Sound recordings of radio broadcasts 1941-1945

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On side A of this disc, Jack Mahon describes the efforts of the American military to find the Japanese forces during World War II. From the tone of the report, it likely comes from early in the war. Side B consists of an introduction to commentary by two military officials, Vice Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner and General Holland Smith. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004365

Sound recording of the Japanese emperor announcing surrender to the Japanese people 1917 July 21

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Both discs were originally in an outer sleeve with the label: "Sound recording of the Japanese emperor announcing surrender to the Japanese people, July 21, 1917??" 2 discs. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004368

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio report 1945 April 21

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Norman Paige reports on the destruction of naval ships in the Pacific theater of World War II. Both American and Japanese loses are recounted. Disc 462. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004369

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 1945 April 23

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Jack Mahon interviews the fliers who sank the battleship Yamoto. Disc 469. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004370

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 1945 July 20

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Brumby describes the activities of Chinese resistance to Japan in Southern China near Canton and Hong Kong. Disc 624. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004371

Sound recording of radio transmission of President Roosevelt's and General MacArthur's comments to the Filipino people regarding the fall of Manila 1945 February 3

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A third voice reads the remarks of Roosevelt and MacArthur. Disc 180. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004372

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio report 1945 April 20

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Norman Paige comments on the American effort in the Pacific theater of World War II. Disc 455. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004373

Sound recording of Christmas and New Years radio show December 24

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This recording is a Christmas and New Years program featuring the Triton chorus. Year is not indicated. Disc 793. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004374

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio report from the Pacific 1945 April 21

Scope and Content Note

This is the Mutual Broadcasting System's weekly Pacific news roundup. Correspondents are Jack Mahon, Leslie Nichols, and Arthur Gates. In addition to the news of the war, one segment has Gates discussing the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco. Disc 459/460. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004376

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio program on the sixth plenary session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization 1945 May 1

Scope and Content Note

Features a summary, commentary, and sound clips from the proceedings. Much of the program is a debate by MBS staff on the admittance of Argentina. Disc 498. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004377

Sound recording of radio reports on the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki undated

Scope and Content Note

Disc 1650. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004381

Sound recording of radio transmissions 1945 August

Scope and Content Note

The transmissions concern the fighting in the Pacific theater of World War II. Disc 649. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004383

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio news broadcasts 1945 November 14-15

Scope and Content Note

These broadcasts contain most of a program on the plight of an American-born citizen accused of being a German alien by the military on Honolulu. There is also a report by Bell on Japanese occupation and reparation payments. Disc 779. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004399

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports from the Pacific 1945 May 6 - June 5

Scope and Content Note

The broadcast topics include: American advances on Okinawa, Japanese airplane technology, military bases on Okinawa, and an interview with two soldiers who fought in both Normandy and Iwo Jima. Disc 558. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004412

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports from the Pacific 1944 December 15-16

Scope and Content Note

In the recording on side A, Gunnison describes the American advance towards Manila. The recording on side B is a produced broadcast featuring an anchor that cuts to correspondents Gunnison and Paige reporting from the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004413

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System broadcasts 1944 November 3

Scope and Content Note

The recording on side A is Leslie Nichols providing a live description of an air battle. The recording on side B is a program dedicated to all the American soldiers. It concerns the girlfriends of soldiers fighting abroad and how they might write to their beaus. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004414

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 November 13

Scope and Content Note

On side A, Don Bell reports from Tokyo on the disarmament of Japan by the Allies. He says the process will take much longer than expected. He also provides a brief survey of Japan's experimental military technology, which he concludes was far behind that of America. On side B, Arthur Gaeth reports on the soon-to-come Nuremberg trials. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004416

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols interviewing Vice Admiral John Sidney McCain 1944 November 28 October 21

Scope and Content Note

On side A, Nichols features the work of Vice Admiral John Sidney McCain. Side B is a 21 October (year not indicated) episode of "The Radio Workshop," a Halloween-themed program geared towards children. Disc 82. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004417

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report from Japan undated

Scope and Content Note

Don Bell comments on the Mutual Broadcasting System and its journalists' relationship with Radio Tokyo. He describes the relationship as a "war" during World War II. He then describes the role of American-controlled-Radio Tokyo following the fighting. Disc 720. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004425

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 August 26-27

Scope and Content Note

Mutual Broadcasting System correspondents Joe Henleim, Jack Mahon, Bob Brumby, and Paul Manning offer reports of American activity on mainland Japan and Guam. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004426

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1944 November 28-29

Scope and Content Note

On the first side, Leslie Nichols reports on Vice Admiral John McCain. On the second side, R. A. Gunnison reports on the "improving" condition of the Pacific theater in World War II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004427

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 August 27

Scope and Content Note

Norman Paige and Jack Mahon report from the Pacific. Disc 706. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004428

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcast covering VJ day 1945 August 14

Scope and Content Note

Disc 670. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004429

Sound recording of Robert Stuart radio reports and part of a Sherlock Holmes radio drama 1945 September 17 - October 31

Scope and Content Note

Robert Stuart reports on the trial of an accused Japanese war criminal and other acts of brutality by Japanese soldiers, October 31. Sherlock Holmes drama, September 17. Disc 771. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004430

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio transmissions from late Dec December 19-20

Scope and Content Note

The recording on side A is two people discussing possible broadcasts related to Christmas, especially one by Nichols. One speaker, John Hooley, sounds like he was recorded via radio transmissions and the other, also named John, is in the studio. The recording on side B is R. A. Gunnison reporting from the Philippines on the campaign of General MacArthur. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004431

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio transmissions 1945

Scope and Content Note

On side A, a reporter for the American Red Cross, Doug Disbrow (sp?), interviews American soldiers in the Pacific theater of World War II as well as an Australian reporter. From the content of the interviews--the soldiers mention occupation forces--they probably occurred towards the end or after the war. On side B are a variety of radio transmissions. The first is a report by Jack Mahon from Tokyo on the reduction of occupation forces in Japan. The second and third recordings describe a British-American heavyweight boxing match. The fourth and fifth concern the military implications of cosmic rays. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004444

Sound recording of Paul Manning radio report 1945 August 19

Scope and Content Note

Paul Manning describes soldiers praying in honor of the end of war. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004445

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports from Okinawa April 30

Scope and Content Note

Norman Paige and another correspondent report from Okinawa. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004446

Sound recording of radio transmissions concerning World War II November 24

Scope and Content Note

On side A of this disc recording, Tim Lemmett reports for the combined networks on the bombing of Tokyo. The recording on Side B includes several programs talking over each other but the majority is an audition recording that includes news updates on World War II as well as commercials. Year is not indicated. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004450

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 June 6-8

Scope and Content Note

Jack Mahon reports from Okinawa and concentrates on how the military is supplying the armed forces. Leslie reports from Guam on the bombing of Osaka. American Red Cross reporter Susan Tait reports from Manila on eating with soldiers. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004451

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 June 6

Scope and Content Note

On the side A of this recording, Leslie Nichols reports from Guam on the anniversary of the Normandy landing. He introduces Marine Corps Sergent Bill Roth, who interviews two soldiers who were at both D-Day and the battle of Iwo Jima. The soldiers offer their comparisons of the German and Japanese soldiers. On side B, Don Bell gives an overview of the American effort in the Pacific. Disc 559. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004469

Sound recording of radio reports 1946 March 1-5

Scope and Content Note

On side A, U.S. marine Jimmy Jahagen (sp?) talks about the increased cost of living since he's been in the service and how he misses Bethlehem, Pennsylvnia. On side B, Don Bell reports from Tokyo on the morale of the soldiers and armed services journalism, especially Stars and Stripes, in Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004484

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 1945 August 29-30

Scope and Content Note

On side A, Jack Mahon reports following a press conference held by Admiral Nimitz concerning the coming occupation of Japan. On side B, Tim McLaughlin reports from Chungking about Lt. Gen. Wainwright. He then speaks about Mao Zedung being in Chungking at the same time and his coming meeting with Chiang Kai Shek. Also on side B, Bob Brumby reports. The audio quality is poor, but sounds like it is about General MacArthur and the occupation of Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004489

Sound recording of Combined American networks radio reports 1945 April 1

Note

Disc 346. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004490

Sound recording of Bob Brumby interviewing three prominent journalism professionals 1945 March 30

Scope and Content Note

Bob Brumby interviews Wilbur S. Forest of the New York Herald-Tribune; Carl W. Ackerman, dean of the Columbia school of journalism; and Ralph E. McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution. They are touring world capitols to help ensure a free flow of news across the world in the postwar era. Disc 331. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004491

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports December 1945

Scope and Content Note

Don Bell reports from Tokyo on a person that emigrated to the U.S. from Japan before renouncing American citizenship and returning to Japan. He also talks about children receiving their last meal. Another story is about Christmas at the Waldorf-Astoria. Arthur Prinn then describes Christmas in Toil Land, reporting from San Francisco. Disc 773. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004494

Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcast recording 14 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

This recording is a finished news program from the Mutual Broadcasting System. The news concerns the Pacific theater of World War II. An anchor in America cuts to three correspondents in the Pacific. Don Bell reports from the Philippines about the coming peace in the Pacific. Owen Cunningham reports from Hawaii about Americans of Japanese descent. Paul Manning reports from Guam about the rumors of a peace agreement. Disc 670. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004495

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols radio reports 5-6 December 1944

Scope and Content Note

These recordings are finished broadcast. In both, an anchor in America introduces correspondent Leslie Nichols, reporting from Guam. He talks about naval battles in the Philippine Sea. In the report from 6 December 1944, he focuses on Navy pilot Speedball Harris. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004496

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Gordon Walker radio reports 14 July

Scope and Content Note

Both reporters talk about American attacks on Japan, especially the coastal city of Kamaichi (sp?). Year is unknown. Disc 614. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004497

Sound recording of radio transmissions from 24 Jan, 25 Jan, and 1 Feb 1942 24 January - 1 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

These recordings are English-language radio broadcasts. Some sound like American-produced programs, others like Asian-produced programs. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004498

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 13 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

In part A, Christian Science Monitor reporter Gordon Walker reports from Guam on an American attack on Hokkaido. In part B, Jack Mahon reports from a battleship on the attack on Hokkaido, comparing it to Tokyo. In part C, Christian Science Monitor reporter Gordon Walker reports from Guam on the attack on Tokyo. Part D concerns heavy bombardment of Japan by America, while part E describes an American attack on the main island of Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004499

Sound recording of Don Bell radio reports 27 November 1945

Scope and Content Note

Don Bell reports from Tokyo. In the first recording, he talks about pending war crime trials against Japanese officials. In the second recording, he talks about GI vacation spots in Japan. The third and fourth recordings are administrative transmissions not that were not meant for broadcast. Disc 782. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004501

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 14 June 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first recording, Leslie Nichols reports from Guam, introducing Lieutenant Dale Evans who recalls a mission gone wrong. In the second and third recordings, Don Bell and Cedric Foster, respectively, report from Manila on the devastation felt in the Philippines. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004502

Sound recording of Gordon Walker radio report 4 July

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Walker reports from Okinawa on the soldiers' observation--or more accurately the lack thereof--to Independence Day during World War II. Year is not known. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004503

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 29 August 1945

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004505

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio reports 16 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first recording on this disc, Jack Mahon sends an administrative note from Paul Manning. In the second, he reports on Japanese officials' actions following the end of the war. Disc 679. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004506

Sound recording of General Douglas MacArthur and Don Bell radio reports from Bikini Lagoon 4-25 July 1946

Scope and Content Note

General MacArthur talks about the return of independence to the Philippines. Don Bell reports from Bikini Lagoon on the underwater explosion of an atomic bomb. Included is a description of the Saratoga. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004507

Sound recording of Gordon Walker radio report 9 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Walker reports from Guam on coming under Japanese fire while making an earlier report. He says the American forces were prepared for such an attack and had set traps into which the Japanese walked. Disc 601. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004510

Sound recording of Paul Manning radio report 6 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Manning reports on the experience of Japanese and American soldiers in the war. Disc 602. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004511

Sound recording of English-language radio transmissions 8-9 April 1942

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004513

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 28 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Bob Brumby reports from Okinawa on the ease of occupying Japan, concentrating on the state of the infrastructure. In the second, Brumby talks about Colonel Lackey and the first landing in Japan. In the third cut, Edwards interviews a Japanese lieutenant commander. In the fourth, Jack Mahon comments on health care of the soldiers. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004514

Sound recording of English-language radio transmissions 31 March - 1 April 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #206 TK, (1115P), 1030P, 3/31/42 AUST, 1201A MIDNITE, 4/1/42. Side B label reads: #205 AUST 200A 4-1-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0004515

Sound recordings of comments of naval leaders on atomic explosions 1 July

Scope and Content Note

A reporter interviews Secretary of the Navy Forrestal on Bikini Lagoon the day after a nuclear explosion. The Mutual Broadcasting System transmits the comments of Vice Admiral Blandy about an underwater test of an atomic bomb. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005709

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report from Bikini Lagoon 24 July

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Bikini Lagoon for the Mutual Broadcasting System on an underwater atomic bomb test. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005710

Sound recordings of Tim Lemert and R. A. Gunison radio reports 12-13 November 1944

Scope and Content Note

Lemert reports on battles for Guam during World War II. Administrative transmissions from 12 Nov 1944 are also on the original disc. Gunison reports from the Philippines on Stalin labeling Japan an aggressor nation. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005711

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 14 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports for the Mutual Broadcasting System from Chungking on the resignation of General Chennault. He recalls the success of the Flying Tigers. He says the Chinese people will miss the general, saying they hold him to the same esteem as Patton, Eisenhower, and Wedemeyer. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005712

Sound recordings of radio transmissions 26 January 1942 1 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

These radio transmissions concern the Australian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese experiences in World War II.

Side A label reads: #109 MELBRN, 730A; SAIGON, 740A 1-26-42

Side B label reads: #110 CK, 700A, 1-26-42; TK, 300P, 2-1-42; TK, 630P, 2-1-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005713

Sound recordings of Radio Saigon, Radio Tokyo, and Voice of China transmissions from 13 Jan 1942 13 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

These transmissions concern the Pacific theater of World War II.

Side A label reads: #199 Saigon on No 1 sign off at end; SINGAPORE 1-13-42

Side B label reads: #200 CHUNGKING 1-13-42; TK, 400P, 4/1/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005714

Sound recordings of radio transmissions April 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: Inside [???] Tokyo; Outside Chungking #229 Apr 27, 1942?

Side B label reads: Inside Tokyo + Australia; Outside - Chungking About Apr ?1-3? 1942, #230. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005715

Sound recordings of Don Bell and Charles Minor radio reports 19 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Manila for the Mutual Broadcasting System. He covers the surrender of the Japanese to General Willoughby, Japanese rank and file opposition to Allied occupation, and a GI cemetery on a day of prayer. Minor interviews Captain Litcomb[sp?] about the flight of Japanese officials to the surrender of World War II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005716

Sound recording of Douglas MacArthur speech 25 July

Scope and Content Note

MacArthur speaks on the birth of a new, independent nation. He is likely speaking about the Philippines as he is introduced as "The Liberator of the Philippines" and he speaks about previous American military involvement with the country. Also on the original disc are two short excerpts of music. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005717

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols reporting on the death of Ernie Pyle 18 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Nichols reports from Okinawa on the death of journalist Ernie Pyle. He includes how the soldiers viewed Pyle. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005957

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio special report on the death of Adolf Hitler 1 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

Various overseas correspondents report on reactions of the 1st, 7th, and 9th Armies to unconfirmed news of Adolf Hitler's death. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005958

Sound recording of Douglas MacArthur speech before the Filipino legislature on 8 July 1945 and other radio broadcasts 8 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

This is part 2 of the MacArthur speech as broadcast by the Mutual Broadcasting System. The other brief radio transmissions cover news of fighting in the WWII Pacific theater. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005959

Sound recording of radio reports 9 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Gordon Walker of the Christian Science Monitor describes the American bombing of Sendai, Japan. In the second cut, Cedric Foster reports from Guam on his experiences during the war. In the third cut, Gordon Walker reports about aerial fights against Japan. The fourth cut is a big-picture look by Foster on the importance of the fighting in the Pacific. The last cut is a reading of an official communique. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005960

Sound recording of Tim Lemert and Don Bell radio reports 11-12 June 1945

Scope and Content Note

Side A, 11 Jun 1945: Tim Lemert reports about American actions at Okinawa. Don Bell reports about American advances on Borneo.

Side B, 12 Jun 1945: Bell interviews Bob Brumby about the similarities and differences between China and the Philippines. Lemert reports about the Japanese forces and an American offer to start surrender talks. Disc 562. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005961

Sound recording of Don Bell and Jack Mahon radio reports 29 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Okinawa on the eve of an American offensive on Japan. Mahon reports about the beginning of American occupation of Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005962

Don Bell radio reports and official communique sound recordings 10 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Bell reports from Manila about the American fight against Japan (undated). Cut 1: administrative note; Cut 2: A Bell; Cut 3: B; Cut 4: C

Side B: Cut 1: Communique 420; Cut 2: Communique 421. Side B gives the date as 10 Jul 1945 in the program. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005963

Sound recording of Susan Tate and Gordon Walker radio reports 13 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Tate reports from Manila for the American Red Cross. She interviews a Filipino actress whose life was radically changed the Japanese. She then interviews Paul Thompson, another Red Cross worker, about the Manila Club. Walker, a reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, reports from Guam about the American fighting against the Japanese. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005964

Sound recording of Tim Lemmert and Gene Rider radio reports 24 November

Scope and Content Note

Lemmert and Rider report about the American invasion of Japan.

Side A label reads: Nov 24 Tokyo Raid, Fed to Brown

Side B label reads: Tim Lemmert #70 interviews Gen Hansell and Sgt Marvin, Guam Pool, Nov 24 2+3. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005967

Sound recording of Chungking, Australian, and Tokyo radio transmissions June 1942

Scope and Content Note

Various news radio broadcasts from Chungking, Australia, and Tokyo. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005968

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report from Tokyo undated

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Mahon reports during the American occupation of Japan. He focuses on the state of Japanese propaganda. The second cut is an administrative transmission. In the third cut, Mahon reports about the former premier of Japan is now a fugitive. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005971

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio transmissions 14 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Gordon Walker reports from Guam about the American bombing of the Japanese home islands. The second cut is a communique from Admiral Nimitz, number 428. It concerns the American bombing of Hokkaido. In the third cut, Gordon Walker reports about the American attack on Hokkaido. The fourth cut in unintelligible. In the fifth cut, Jack Mahon (Third Fleet) also reports on the attack on Hokkaido. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005972

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 15 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: 225 #27 Tokio 3:00PM 1/15/42 15.1 MC

Side B label reads: #28 1st cutting Tokio (cont'd from other side); 2nd cutting Tokio 730PM; 3rd cutting Tokio 930PM, 1-15-45. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0005973

Sound recording of Douglas MacArthur speech to the Filipino legislature 8 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

MacArthur speaks before a joint session of the Filipino legislature in Manila. Disc 603. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006086

Sound recording of Robert Stewart, Cedric Foster, and Don Bell radio reports 18 December 1945

Scope and Content Note

Stewart reports from Manila on the crime rate in the Philippines and the not guilty plea of a Japanese general. Foster reports from Boston on British and French matters. Bell reports from Tokyo on the war crimes trials of Japanese military figures. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006087

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report from Manila undated

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Manila on an impending surrender of Japanese forces. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006095

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols radio report about his trip to the Pacific undated

Scope and Content Note

Nichols profiles various Marines and Navy sailors fighting in the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006096

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio reports 12 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports from Chungking on the arrival of General Stratemeyer, the Chinese use of disappearing villages, and changing prices in China. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006097

Jack Mahon radio report of 17 July 1945 and Communique 434 sound recordings 17 July 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon reports on the bombardment of Tokyo. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006099

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio reports 29 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Tim Lemmert reports from Okinawa on the fighting in the Pacific theater. Jack Mahon reports from Guam on the false news that the European war was over and the status of the Pacific theater. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006100

American soldiers on Guam and radio personality sound recordings 18 December 1945

Scope and Content Note

A radio personality rehearses various advertisements and news stories. Then four American soldiers recount what it is like to spend Christmas on Guam and send messages home to their families. The soldiers are Lieutenant George Hansen of Baltimore (Maryland), Marines Private Yokem of Riverside (Connecticut), Radioman Second Class Alfred Gregory of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and Ensign Richard Trull of Dunellen (New Jersey). Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006105

Sound recording of Owen Cunningham and Don Bell radio reports 9 April 1946

Scope and Content Note

Cunningham reports from Honolulu on the tidal waves that struck Hawaii, killing many. Bell reports from Tokyo on an election in Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006106

Sound recording of Douglas MacArthur speech and Robert Stewart radio report 4 April 22 April 1946

Scope and Content Note

MacArthur speech is 4 April; Stewart report is 22 April 1946. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006109

Sound recording of American Red Cross radio interview of Irving Berlin 30 March 1945

Scope and Content Note

A reporter for the American Red Cross interviews Irving Berlin, writer of "White Christmas," "God Bless America," etc. Berlin details the difference between playing to the armed forces in Europe and Asia. However, the majority of the interview is about Berlin's songwriting efforts. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006182

Sound recording of Arthur Primm interviewing officers of the USS Bismarck Sea 30 March 1945

Scope and Content Note

Primm interviews some offices of the USS Bismarck Sea about the sinking of that ship. The interview was conducted in San Francisco. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006183

Sound recording of Admiral Nimitz and Jack Mahon radio reports from Apr 1945 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

After issuing a communique, Admiral Nimitz speaks about the American invasion of Okinawa. Following this, Mahon comments on the news, providing context. Disc 341. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006185

Sound recording of Joe Heinlein and Robert McCormick radio reports

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Heinlein interviews Jay Finley of Palo Alto, California about being shot down and spending five day on a life raft. In the second cut, McCormick and Heinlein reflect on the death of Ernie Pyle. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006186

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols radio report 1 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Nichols describes Okinawa following the American invasion. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006188

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio news program 2 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

This program features Joe Heinlein, Don Pryor, and Jack Mahon reporting from Guam, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006189

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio program 5 18 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Jack Mahon offers from Guam an update on various events in the Pacific theater of World War II. Leslie Nichols reports from Okinawa on the death of Ernie Pyle on Ie Shima. Label reads: #443 MBS Feed Mahon-Nichols-Brumby Apr 18-1945. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006192

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio report 19 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Label reads: #450 NORMAN PAIGE FROM OKINAWA APR 19th 1945 RATE 3 TIME 13 1/2 MINS. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006193

Sound recording of Jack Hooley and Tim Lamert radio reports 20 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Jack Hooley and Tim Lamert separately report on the funeral of Ernie Pyle. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006194

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio reports 29 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Norman Paige reports from Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006196

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon reports from Japan shortly after Russia declared war on Japan. However, Mahon concentrates on reviewing American actions against Japan and provides no context on the Russian action. Disc 652. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006198

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcasts 1945

Scope and Content Note

The first cut on side A is a clothing drive held by WOR. Robert Stewart reports from Manila on 12 Dec 1945 on crime in the city. The last cut on side A is a report from Fort Mason, San Francisco, on what American soldiers returning from Asia are buying for their families for Christmas. The first cut on side B is Robert Stewart reporting from Manila about a hanging. The second cut on side B is Don Bell reporting from Manila on a meeting by 25,000 GIs on "the SNAFUing of the demobilization program." Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006199

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcasts 1945

Scope and Content Note

Side A is coverage of the change of command for the United States Pacific fleet. Side B is Robert Stewart reporting about Filipino-US relations, especially regarding the trial and execution of Yamashita. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006201

Sound recording of Robert Stewart radio report 23 April 1946

Scope and Content Note

Stewart talks about the election in Manila. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006204

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report 23 June 1946

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports about a bomb rehearsal at Bikini Lagoon. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006205

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Australian radio transmissions 27 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Radio Tokyo and Australian radio transmissions, 27 March 1942. Side B: Australian transmissions, undated but probably in March. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006207

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking transmissions 12-13 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Radio Tokyo focuses on India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Radio Chungking focuses on China, but it sounds like the transmissions were jammed by a third party. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006209

Sound recording of Australian radio transmissions 28-30 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: AUST 430A 3/28/42.

Side B label reads: AUST 430A 3/30/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006210

Sound recording of Australian and Radio Tokyo radio transmissions 16-17 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: AUST 730A 3/16/42.

Side B label reads: TK 500A 3/17/42.

Side B label reads: AUST 730A 3/17/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006212

Sound recording of radio transmissions 14 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: AUST 730A 3/14/42; TK 400P 3/14/42.

Side B label reads: TK 500A 3/14/42; CK 800A 3/14/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006213

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo, Radio Chungking, and Radio Saigon broadcasts 15-16 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Radio Tokyo gives an update on the war and provides advice for America.

Side A label reads: TK 1030P 3/15/42; TK 1030P 3/15/42; TK 1130P 3/16/42.

Side B label reads: TK 500A 3/16/42; CK 800A 3/16/42; SAIGON 845A 3/16/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006216

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 19-21 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #83 TK 400P 2-19-42; TK 400P 2-19-42; TK 710P 2/19; TK 830P 2/19.

Side B label reads: #84 TK 400P 2-21-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006217

Sound recording of Radio Chungking and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 13-16 Feburary 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #79 CK 700A 2-13-42; CK 800A 2-16-42.

Side B label reads: #80 TK 2A 2-13-42; TK 5A 2-13-42; TK 745A 2-13-42; TK 400P 2-13-42; TK 710P 2-13-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006219

Sound recording of Radio Chungking and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 11 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A is about the prices of goods and smuggling in Japan-controlled China. Side B is a reading of letters home from American POWs held by Japan.

Side A label reads: #75 CK 745A 2-11-42.

Side B label reads: #76 TK 400P 2-11-42; TK 710P 2-11-42; TK 710P 2-11-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006221

Coded signal radio transmissions sound recordings 21 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #91 PMA 1 Code 430P 2-21-42.

Side B label reads: #92 PMA 2 Code 430P 2-21-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006222

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking broadcasts 22-23 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

On side A, Radio Tokyo provides an update on the war. In the process, it describes the failure of American attacks against Japan and recalls events in Burma, Hong Kong, Chungking, and Thailand. It calls for India to rise up against British imperialism. Side B is news and analysis from Radio Chungking. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006224

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 12-13 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Radio Tokyo gives an update on the war, describing the advances of the Japanese forces throughout the Pacific. Part 1: 12 January 1942, 7:30 PM. Part 2: 13 January 1942, 1:00 AM. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006226

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Saigon broadcasts 12 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Radio Tokyo provides an update of Japanese military advances throughout the Pacific. Radio Saigon broadcasts a general international news report. Part 1: Radio Tokyo, 12 January 1942, 3:00PM. Part 2: Radio Saigon, 12 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006228

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking broadcasts 14 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 23: Radio Tokyo provides news and analysis concerning the war against the UK, USA, and in the Pacific in general.

Side B: Recording No. 24: Radio Chungking provides a news roundup. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006230

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking broadcasts 13-14 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #21 TOKYO 7:30P 1-13-42.

Side B label reads: #22 CHUNGKING FISHER 1 1-14-43.

Includes two recordings (parts 2 and 4) that are completely unrelated to radio transmissions (a recordist's family recordings). Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006232

Sound recording of Radio Chungking and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 17 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: Recording No. 31, Radio Chungking. Part 2: Recording No. 32, Radio Tokyo. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006234

Sound recording of Radio Chungking broadcasts 18 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: #33 Radio Chungking, 18 January 1942, 700AM. Part 2: #34 Radio Chungking, 18 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006235

Sound recording of Radio Chungking broadcasts 20 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 41, Chungking, 600AM. Side B: Recording No. 42, Chungking, 700AM. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006237

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking broadcasts 22 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 45, Radio Tokyo, 4AM, 22 January 1942. Side B: Recording No. 46, Radio Tokyo, 645A, and Radio Chungking, 700A, 22 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006238

Sound recording of Radio Chungking and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 21-22 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 47, Radio Chungking, 7:00 News, Radio Tokyo, 7:30P, 21 January 1942.

Side B: Recording No. 48, Radio Tokyo, 930P, and Radio Chungking, 600A, 22 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006240

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 7 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: Recording No. 49, 6:45A and 7:30P. Part 2: Recording No. 50, 3:00P. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006242

Sound recording of Radio Chungking broadcast and Radio Tokyo broadcast 14-15 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: Recording No. 51, Chungking, 14 January 1942. Part 2: Recording No. 52, Tokyo, 15 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006244

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Radio Chungking broadcasts 22-23 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 57. Radio Tokyo, 9:30PM and 6:45AM on 22 January 1942, and 300PM on 23 January 1942.

Side B: Recording No. 58. Radio Tokyo, 1:00AM, and Radio Chungking, 6:00AM, 23 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006246

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 25-26 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 61, 300PM, 610 PM, 25 January 1942. This recording concerns the declaration of war of Thailand against the UK and USA.

Side B: Recording No. 62, 100am, 26 January 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006248

Coded signal transmissions and Radio Tokyo and Voice of China broadcast sound recordings 20 February 1941 21 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Recording No. 85, PMA, 430P, 2 February 1941. Side B: Recording No. 86, Tokyo, 500A, and Chungking, 700A, 21 February 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006267

Sound recording of Bob Brumby and Jack Mahon radio reports 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports from Tokyo. He describes what it's like in the newly liberated Korea, from which he recently came. Mahon reports from Tokyo on the recovery of Hideki Tōjō following his attempted suicide earlier that day. Disc 743. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006268

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report 25 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports about children in Japan. He says that Japanese children are no different than others. However, he says foreign children that have lived in wartime Japan are "the most pathetic thing" he's seen, detailing their hardship. Disc 744. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006271

Jack Mahon radio report and test cuts sound recordings 12 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Side A: Mahon reports from Tokyo on the state and future of the Japanese economy. Side B: Test recordings of a reporter discussing international issues sometime during Secretary of State Byrnes' tenure. He focuses on Italian reparations and Molotov's opinions thereon. Disc 745. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006272

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcast 11 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

These English-language broadcasts concern the Japanese advances on Singapore, Vietnam, Shanghai, and other locations in Asia. It focuses on how Japan is beating both the United States and the United Kingdom in the war. S10:30 PWT - 11:00 PWT. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006337

Sound recording of special Christmas program with Don Bell 1945

Scope and Content Note

Don Bell hosts a Christmas program from Tokyo. It features readings from the Bible and carols performed by the 97th Infantry Division Chorus. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006339

Sound recording of radio broadcasts concerning the American effort in the Pacific theater of World War II 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, three soldiers describe the Army Service Forces' working building a new oil pipeline. In the second cut, Don Bell reports prior to the American advancement into Tokyo. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006343

Sound recording of Paul Manning, Jack Mahon, and Bob Brumby radio reports 26 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Paul Manning and Jack Mahon report on the pending occupation of Japan. In the second cut, Bob Brumby reports on the pending occupation of Japan. The third cut was intended to be broadcast upon VJ Day. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006344

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report and other broadcasts 11 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, less than a week before V-J day, Mahon reports on the thoughts of Admiral Halsey on the end of World War II. The second cut is a propaganda program that looks at who was responsible for causing and fighting the war. The third cut is a transmission containing music and a program in Spanish. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006346

Sound recording of Ken MacLaughlin and Charles Minor radio reports 27-29 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, on 27 August 1945, Ken MacLaughlin reports on the reunification of China following the defeat of Japan. He discusses a meeting between Chiang Kai Shek and Mao Zedong. He presents the meeting as the only chance to prevent a Chinese civil war. In the second cut, Minor reports from Manila about the new Sino-Russian agreement and the possibility of a Chinese civil war. In the third cut, from 29 August 1945, MacLaughlin reports on General Wainwright and the meeting between Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Zedong. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006347

Sound recording of Voice of China and Radio Tokyo radio broadcasts 19 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A: #35 Voice of China (XGOY, Chungking). Side B: #36 Radio Tokyo. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006350

Sound recording of Don Bell and Susan Tate radio reports 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports on 18 August 1945 from Manila on General MacArthur's growing dissatisfaction with Japanese officials and military delays. Tate reports for the American Red Cross. She talks to several votes about their mindset following the end of fighting in the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006351

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcasts concerning the American invasion of Japan 29 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Jack Mahon reports on the invasion of Japan and the release of prisoners of war. Frederick Opper reports from the Japan suburbs. Bob Brumby reports about the interaction of American and Japanese soldiers. Brumby and another reporter recall interviews with American soldiers concerning what the Japanese think of the American occupation as well as what the Americans think of the occupation. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006353

Sound recording of American journalist radio reports concerning World War II undated

Scope and Content Note

Jack Mahon reports in the first cut, though most of his words are unintelligible due to interference noises. Bob Brumby reports from Tokyo on an attempt by him and others to take over Radio Tokyo. His words are also jammed in parts, though most is intelligible, if of poor sound quality. Two other journalists interview Major Pappy Boyington, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Boyington recalls being shot down and being held as a prisoner of war by Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006355

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Bob Brumby radio reports 6 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut, Mahon reports on the liberation of prisoners of war. This report is heavily jammed. In the second cut, Mahon recalls the train ride to the prisoner of war camp. He concentrates on the Japanese citizen's daily way of life. This report is also heavily jammed. In the third cut, Brumby reports on the capture of Josef Albert Meisinger. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006357

Sound recording of Paul Manning radio report on the American occupation of Japan undated

Scope and Content Note

Manning reports about the continuing American occupation of Japan. He describes the physical aspects of Japan following the war as well as the Japanese psyche. Recording number 733. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006358

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio broadcasts 7 September 1945

Scope and Content Note

On side A is a program, produced in San Francisco, about the American occupation of Japan. It includes coverage of the first American flag raising over Tokyo. Side B has three cuts. In the first, Jack Mahon makes his first report from Radio Tokyo. The second is an outtake of a news roundup. The third cut is an interview with three young women from the Bay Area. Disc 737. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006360

Sound recording of American Red Cross and Jack Mahon radio reports undated

Scope and Content Note

In part 1, a reporter for the American Red Cross interviews American soldiers that have just been freed from Japanese captivity. In part 2, Jack Mahon reports from sea about the last victory over the Japanese. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006362

Sound recording of Susan Tate, Bob McCloud, and Fred Baxter radio reports undated

Scope and Content Note

In part 1, Tate interviews people. In part 2, McCloud and Baxter separately report about Korea. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006363

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 23 September 1945

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006365

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 10 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon reports from Tokyo about edicts of General MacArthur. He focuses on the abolition of the imperial headquarters and and censorship on news in the country. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006378

Jack Mahon radio report and test cuts sound recordings 10 September 1945

Scope and Content Note

Side 1: Jack Mahon reports on 10 September 1945 about General MacArthur's efforts to round up Japanese war criminals, including Tojo. Side 2: Test cuts. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006379

Sound recording of Don Bell, Bob Brumby, and Jack Mahon radio reports 11 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

In part 1, the journalists report on the attempted suicide of Tojo and the American hunt for Japanese war criminals. In part 2, Bell reports on raising prices in Japan, which he claims is done to stick it to the Americans, and Mahon reports on the Japanese public's opinion of the American invasion and occupation. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006380

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report 24 September 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Tokyo about Karuizawa and the Japanese interment of foreigners that occurred there during the war. He describes it as the Casablanca of Japan. He discusses which nationalities received what amount of food rations. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006382

Sound recording of Paul Manning radio report 12 August 1945

Scope and Content Note

Manning reports from Fleet Headquarters on Pearl Harbor. He speaks about the returning soldiers upon the end of the war with Japan. He also speaks about the conclusion of his reporting on the war, recalling his experiences in Europe and Asia. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006383

Sound recording of Charles Minor radio report undated

Scope and Content Note

Minor reports from Shanghai Harbor on financial matters of China. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006384

Sound recording of Colonel Boyington interview by Don Davis 1945

Scope and Content Note

Davis interviews Colonel Boyington in San Francisco about technological developments and postwar news. Also includes music and Morse code recordings. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006387

Jack Mahon and Colonel Boyington sound recordings 13 September 1945

Scope and Content Note

The first cut on side A is a message from Mahon. In the second and third cuts, Don Davis awaits the arrival of Colonel Boyington in San Francisco. On side B, Mahon speaks about the arrest of the last of the Black Dragon war criminals. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006388

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Don Bell radio reports 27 September - 10 October 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon reports from the USS Iowa on the separation of the Victory Fleet in order to expedite returning soldiers. Bell reports from Tokyo about the release of political prisoners in Japan, a rally for former political prisoners in Japan, and the stolen fortunes the Japanese collected during the war. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006391

Sound recording of radio transmissions undated

Scope and Content Note

One transmission concerns the landing of American forces in various sections in the Pacific. Another transmission explores whether the atomic bomb should remain an American secret or be turned over to an international body. It then turns to other news items including a retreat of President Truman and the wedding of Shirley Temple. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006394

Sound recording of Don Bell and Susan Tate radio reports undated

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Tokyo on the lack of liberal reforms in the Japanese government during the American occupation under General MacArthur. Tate reports for the American Red Cross. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006399

Sound recording of coded signal radio transmissions and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 17-18 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A is coded signal transmissions, 17 February 1942. Side B is Radio Tokyo broadcasts, 18 February 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006402

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 9-10 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: TK, 710P, 3/9/42; TK, 500A, 3/10/42; TK, 830P, 3/10/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006405

Sound recording of Susan Tate radio report from Manila undated

Scope and Content Note

Tate reports for the American Red Cross on how the United States fits within the United Nations. She interviews American and Australian soldiers. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006407

Sound recording of Radio Bangkok broadcasts 13 March 1943

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006410

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo and Voice of China radio broadcasts 3-6 March 1942

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006414

Sound recording of Australian radio and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 21-22 March 1942

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006416

Sound recording of radio broadcasts 27-28 March 1942

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006419

Sound recording of Australian, Radio Tokyo, and Voice of China radio broadcasts 26 March 1941

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: Inside sounds like Australia, Outside - Japan war prisoners. Side B label reads: CK 800A 3/26/41. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006422

Sound recording of Australian radio and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 23 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Australian radio provides an update on the Allied forces in the Pacific theater. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006424

Sound recording of Radio Tokyo broadcasts 7-8 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut on side A, Radio Tokyo reads letters home from American prisoners of war. The second and third cuts are news roundups of Japan's advances in the Pacific. Side B features similar programs in three cuts. Sound quality is poor throughout. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006452

Sound recording of Voice of China radio broadcast and coded signal transmission sound recordings 11 March 1942

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006453

Sound recording of Voice of China radio broadcast and Radio Tokyo broadcast 28-29 January 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: #65 CHUNGKING, 6:45A UP, 1-28-42 TOKYO, 930P, 1-29-42. Side B label reads: #66 CK British Article 1-28-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006455

Sound recording of Voice of China and Radio Tokyo radio broadcasts 17-22 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: CK, 800A, 3/17/42 TK, 900P, 3/17/42. Side B label reads: TK, 500A, 3/18/42 TK, 1030P, 3-22-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006457

Sound recording of radio broadcasts from Tokyo, Austraila, and Delhi 15 March 1942

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: Side A: TK, 500A, 3/15/42. Part 2: Side B: AUST, 730A, 3/15/42. Part 3: Side B: DELHI, 845A, 3/15/42, TK, 400P, 3/15/42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006460

Sound recording of East Asian radio transmissions 24 December

Scope and Content Note

This disc is a set of foreign broadcasts recorded from the air. The program is not in English, and the program sounds like it is in some East Asian language. The sound quality of the disc seems to indicate it itself is a copy of another disc. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006463

Sound recordings 3 April 1943

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: 6:07-6:29 4/3/43 #1. A note on the original sleeve label reads: 4/3/43 #1+2. I think a large part after 6:30 is not news, but there was no gong till 6:45, so I cut it all. The reception till 7:07 was very bad, so I missed some of that part. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0006467

Sound recording of Sports Parade and test cuts 1946

Scope and Content Note

The Mutual Broadcasting System program Sports Parade features a round up of several sporting events occurring in the United States. Included are a fishing event, women's diving in San Francisco, and golfing for WWII veterans. Hosted by Stoney McGlynn in Philadelphia. The program is incomplete. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007224

Sound recording of unidentified radio transmissions 6 January

Scope and Content Note

Note on the original sleeve label reads: The reception was so bad from 6 to 6:30 that there was no point in recording at all. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007227

Sound recording of unidentified radio transmissions 30 December

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007228

Sound recording of unidentified radio transmissions 19 December 1942 21 March 1943

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007232

Sound recording of Voice of China and Radio Tokyo broadcasts 17 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

The Voice of China, broadcasting from Chungking, and Radio Tokyo each provide an update of the fighting in the Pacific Theater of World War II. A strong focus on the news is the fall of Singapore. Radio Tokyo also broadcasts letters home from American prisoners. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007234

Sound recording of coded signal and Radio Tokyo transmissions February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: PMA, 430P, 2/19/42 Translation TK, 400P, 2-21-42. Side B label reads: CK, 700A, 2-20-42; TK, 1030P, 2-20-42; TK, 830P, 2-21-42; TK, 1030P, 2-21-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007237

Sound recording of coded signal and Voice of China radio transmissions February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Side A label reads: PMA 1 430P 2-24-42. Side B label reads: PMA, 430P, 2-24-42 3, CH, 700A, 2-25-42. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007242

Sound recording of radio Tokyo and Voice of China broadcasts 15 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

Radio Tokyo and Voice of China report on the fighting in the Pacific theater of World War II. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007244

Sound recording of unidentified radio broadcasts 25 January - 15 February

Scope and Content Note

The broadcasts are in an East Asian language. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007246

Sound recording of Voice of China broadcasts 4 February 1942

Scope and Content Note

The Voice of China describes two articles in the media. It also provides a general update on the war. Additional, unrelated music broadcasts are also on the original disc. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007249

Sound recording of Bob Brumby and Don Bell radio reports 24 June 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bob Brumby reports from Okinawa and Don Bell reports from Manila about the American advances in the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007250

Sound recording of Arthur Primm interview of crew members of the Bismarck Sea 30 March 1945

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007259

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio report 1 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Norman Paige reports from Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007260

Sound recording of Waverly Edwards radio report April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Waverly Edwards reports from Guam on the battle over Okinawa from his first-hand experience accompanying the American forces. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007262

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Norman Paige radio reports 4-5 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

Part 1: Jack Mahon reports on 4 May 1945 from Guam about a failed Japanese counterattack on Okinawa. Part 2: Norman Paige reports on 5 May 1945 from Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007263

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System broadcast 19 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Jack Mahon and Tim Lemmert report on the American advances against the Japanese. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007267

Sound recording of Charles Minor radio report and King George VI address 8 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

Charles Minor reports on 8 May 1945 concerning the opinions of the common man on recent events: the death of FDR, the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and the American invasion of Japan. King George VI gives an address of remembrance for those that gave their life; the date is not known. The audio quality is poor due to palmitic acid deterioration of the original recording. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007270

Sound recordings 5-6 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

The first cut on this disc is corrections to the script for the program Meet Your Navy, 5 May 1945. In the second cut, Joe Heinlein reports on 6 May 1945. The third cut is nothing but noise. Indeed, the label on the disc says the program was "washed out." Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007271

Sound recording of radio reports 8 April - 8 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

In part one, RA Gunnison interviews Carlos P. Romulo about the implications of VE Day. Part two includes a report on armed forces in Europe following VE Day and a report from April 1945. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007274

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio reports 25-26 May 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports from Chungking on the Chinese armed forces. In the 25 May 1945 report, he compares them to boxers, fighting the Japanese with a new-found uppercut. The 26 May 1945 report is a longer, more general analysis of the Chinese soldier. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007276

Sound recording of Robert Stewart radio reports 2-5 December 1945

Scope and Content Note

In part 1, Robert Stewart reports from Manila about reenlistment of soldiers in the military. The soldier he interviews explains how the army pays better than the private sector. Also in part 1 are two administrative conversations. In part 2, Robert Stewart speaks about his interview with General Yamashita, who was awaiting trial at the time. Also in part 2 is a recording of the 97th infantry division chorus performing Christmas carols. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007279

Sound recording of broadcasts 19 March 1946

Scope and Content Note

In part 1, Jack McCoy reports about wives and children of soldiers arriving on Guam and reuniting with said soldiers. In part 2, "Filipino X" predicts, to an American reporter, a Filipino revolution in the coming days. Other miscellaneous recordings are also on the original disc. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007280

Sound recording of Don Bell radio report 10 April 1946

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports from Tokyo on the election of a new Prime Minister. He predicts that the winner is Ichiro Hatoyama. Describing the electing process, he focuses on how various voters of Japan voted. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007282

Sound recording of Don Bell radio reports 24 May - 7 June 1946

Scope and Content Note

Bell reports on 24 May 1946 en route to atomic bomb test explosions at Bikini Island. He concentrates on safety measures taken to prevent radiation poisoning. Bell also reports on 7 June 1946 about the third atomic bomb test at Bikini Island set for early 1947. He describes the natives of Bikini Island's opinions on nuclear weapons and energy. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007283

Sound recording of radio coverage of an atomic bomb test 30 June 1946

Scope and Content Note

Journalists cover the time preceding, including, and following an atomic bomb test explosion. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007286

Sound recording of Jack Hooley radio reports 12-17 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

In the first report, Hooley reports about the Japanese defense against American forces. In the second report, Hooley comments on Japanese citizens under American occupation. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007289

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 11 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports on the relationship between the Chinese and communists, especially as it pertains to the Chinese delegation to the United Nations Conference on International Organization. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007290

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 13 April 1945

Note

Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007294

Sound recording of Bud Foster radio report 13 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Foster reports from Okinawa about American soldiers' reaction to the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007296

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 13 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports on the reaction of the Chinese to the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007297

Sound recording of Bud Foster radio report 4 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Foster reports about the death of a particular Japanese soldier by two bullets. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007299

Sound recording of Don Pryor radio report 4 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Prior describes his and other correspondents' trip to the southern front. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007300

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 16 March 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports on Japan's retreat from occupied areas. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007301

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report 3 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon reports from Guam on the American advances in Okinawa. He says "the real fighting" has yet to come. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007327

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols and Bud Foster radio reports 1 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Nichols reports from Okinawa and Foster reports from Iwo Jima on American forces in Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007328

Sound recording of Norman Paige and Bud Foster radio reports 7 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Cut 1: Paige reports from Okinawa on the American advances on the Japanese Navy. Cut 2: Foster reports from Okinawa on April 7, 1945 about the Japanese air forces. Disc 388. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007455

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 4 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Brumby reports from Chungking on the Chinese reaction to events at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco. He concentrates on the importance of China's votes in the United Nations, how it relates to the Western powers, and the Soviet Union's role in all of the above. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007456

Sound recording of Don Pryor and Norman Paige radio reports 9 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Pryor reports from Okinawa. He interviews another correspondent on how the American invasion of Okinawa compares to the American invasion of Sicily. Paige reports from Okinawa on the planes en route to fronts of the war. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007463

Sound recording of Bud Foster, Don Pryor, and Norman Paige radio reports undated

Scope and Content Note

In the first cut (#392), Foster reports from Okinawa on the effect of weather on the fighting in the Pacific. In the second cut (#393), Pryor reports from Okinawa on the fighting between American and Japanese forces in the Pacific. In the third cut (#394), Paige reports from Okinawa on how one can view America's actions in the Pacific. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007464

Sound recording of Norman Paige radio reports 10-11 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Cut 1: Paige reports from Okinawa, 10 April 1945. Cut 2: Paige reports, 11 April 1945. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007465

Sound recording of Jack Hooley radio report 12 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Hooley reports from Okinawa. He describes the island: its physical, environmental aspects; the activities happening; and its war-torn condition. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007466

Sound recording of Don Pryor radio report undated

Scope and Content Note

Pryor reports from Okinawa on how the Japanese are fighting back against American advances in the Pacific. He interviews a journalist from Gannett, who saw the front. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007467

Sound recording of Jack Mahon interview of Jack Dempsey 12 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Mahon interviews boxing champion Jack Dempsey on what Dempsey is doing for the war effort. It consists mostly of teaching the soldiers boxing. He also comments on what military service is doing to other notable boxers. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007469

Sound recording of Sun Fo radio address 12 April 1945

Scope and Content Note

Bob Brumby presents Dr. Sun Fo. The Chinese dignitary speaks about what his country hopes to accomplish at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007470

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report undated

Scope and Content Note

Bob Brumby reports from Chungking about the Chinese delegation to the United Nations Conference on International Organization. He focuses on how while the communists and Kuomintang disagree at home, they will present a united group to the conference. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007471

Sound recording of Jack Mahon radio report on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt April 1945

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Mahon reports from Guam about the reaction to the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He concentrates on the reaction of journalists to the news. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007473

Sound recording of Don Pryor and Jack Hooley radio reports 12 April 1945

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Pryor reports from Okinawa about the death of Franklin Roosevelt and the reaction of American soldiers. Included are thoughts on if the death will affect the war, the following peace, or the United Nations Conference on International Organization. Hooley reports from Okinawa on a similar theme. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007474

Sound recording of Don Pryor and Norman Paige radio reports 13 April 1945

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Pryor and Paige report from Okinawa on the reaction of soldiers to the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007475

Sound recording of Bud Foster radio report 13 April 1945

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Foster reports on the reaction of American soldiers to the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007476

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols radio report 13 April 1945

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Nichols describes how one battalion learned of the death of President Roosevelt amidst active fighting on Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007477

Sound recording of Bud Foster radio report 14 April 1945

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Foster reports from Okinawa on the fight against the Japanese. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007478

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Leslie Nichols radio reports 14 April 1945

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Mahon reports from Guam on what to expect in the Pacific theater once the American forces resume waging war in the coming days. He recounts recent successes. Nichols, reporting from Okinawa, speaks about the state of the American military following the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007479

Sound recording of Bud Foster and Don Pryor radio reports 16 April 1945

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Foster reports from Guam on the battle of Okinawa. Pryor reports from Okinawa on the rumor of victory in Europe. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007480

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 18 April 1945

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Brumby reports about the fighting Burma, saying one bout has finished and another has begun. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007481

Sound recording of Jack Mahon and Jack Hooley radio reports 18 April 1945

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Mahon and Hooley separately report on the death of fellow journalist Ernie Pyle. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007482

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols and Don Pryor radio reports 18 April 1945

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Nichols and Pryor separately report from Okinawa about the death of fellow journalist Ernie Pyle. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007483

Sound recording of coded signal radio transmissions 18 February 1942

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007486

Sound recording of Norman Paige and Bud Foster radio reports 5 April 1945

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Paige and Foster separately report about Okinawa. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007488

Sound recording of Bob Brumby radio report 10 March 1945

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Brumby speaks about the Flying Tigers. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007491

Sound recording of Don Pryor radio report 6 April 1945

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Label reads: PRIOR POOL 4/6/45 #376 2+ 2'55" HONEYMOON ON OKINAWA IS OVER, BATTLE IS ON." Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007492

Sound recording of Mutual Broadcasting System radio program 1 April 1945

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This program is an update on the Pacific Theater of World War II. Jack Mahon reports from Guam, Leslie Nichols reports from Okinawa, and Bob Brumby reports from Chungking. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007496

Sound recording of Thai radio broadcast 9 December

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Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007501

Sound recording of radio broadcasts 5 January

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Side A label reads: 1/5 #1 6:06-6:31. Side B is unlabelled. Writing on the original sleeve reads: 4/1/43 #3. This went on for a while afterward, but I didn't have any more room. I seriously doubt if all this is news. Writing on the other side of the original sleeve reads: 3/16/43. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007504

Sound recording of Australian, Voice of China, and Radio Tokyo transmissions 25 April 1942

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Side A label reads: Chungking; Australia fades into Chungking; Outside Tokyo #239; Apr 25, 1942. Side B label reads: Australia; Tokyo; Australia; Australia #240; Apr 1942. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007506

Sound recording of Leslie Nichols radio report 7 December 1944

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Label reads: 106; 103; Job #103 Guam - Leslie Nichols's for MBS; DEC. 7-44; Heavy QRM. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007511

Sound recording of administrative radio transmissions 3 December 1944

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This is an administrative transmission about a report from Leslie Nichols. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007512

Sound recording of administrative radio transmissions 4 December 1944

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Label reads: Job 92; Dec 4 44; Gaum Talk Back; Thornton; #188. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007513

Sound recording of Tim Lemmert radio report 24 November

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Lemmert reports from Saipan on the beginning of aerial bombardment of Japan. Use copy reference number: 58011_a_0007514

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