George Mason University "Frankly Speaking" radio show records

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

George Mason University "Frankly Speaking" radio show records, Collection #R0131, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
9 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Creator:
George Mason University
Abstract:
The "Frankly Speaking" radio show collection consists of production files, open reel recordings of the shows, digital copies on both DVD and a hard drive, and a small number of show recordings on cassette tapes.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

George Mason University "Frankly Speaking" radio show records, Collection #R0131, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The "Frankly Speaking" radio show collection consists of production files, open reel recordings of the shows, digital copies on both DVD and a hard drive, and a small number of show recordings on cassette tapes. This collection is divided into four series based on material type.

The first series consists of the paper documents. These paper files contain scheduling, show topic, and guest appearance information for each broadcast. The files are arranged chronologically by broadcast date.

The second series consists of open reel tapes with original recordings from the radio show broadcasts. The files are arranged alphabetically by show title.

The third series consists of three audiotape cassettes with copies of three separate programs.

The fourth series consists of digital duplicates created in 2012 from the open reel tapes of the original broadcast. The open reel audio is stored on nine compact discs and an external hard drive. The files are arranged chronologically by broadcast date.

Biographical / historical:

The "Frankly Speaking" radio show was produced and aired at George Mason University from 1980 to 1984. Most shows were approximately 15 minutes in length, featured a guest speaker, and highlighted local or contemporary issues.

Acquisition information:
Donated by University Relations to Special Collections and Archives.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed in September 2012 by Greta Kuriger Suiter.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into three series based on material type. The first series consists of paper materials created for each broadcast that outline show topics and guest appearances. This series is arranged chronologically. The second series consists of open reel tapes with original recordings from the radio show broadcasts. This series is arranged alphabetically by show title. The third series is digital duplicates created in 2012 from the open reel tapes of the original broadcast. The open reel audio was saved as MP3s and is stored on nine compact discs and an external hard drive. Broadcasts are arranged chronologically on the compact discs.

This collection is arranged into three series based on material type. Series one and three are arranged chronologically. The second series is arranged alphabetically by show title.

Missing Title
  1. Series 1: Production papers, 1980-1984 (Boxes 1-3)
  2. Series 2: Open reel recordings, 1980-1984 (Boxes 3-17)
  3. Series 3: Audiotape cassettes, 1982-1983 (Box 17)
  4. Series 4: Digital duplicates, 2012 (Box 18)
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard