Contains recordings of a series of news broadcasts from Jack Clements and Walter R. Bishop of WRVA radio at the 1956 Democratic National Convention. Intended for the listeners back home in Virginia, these broadcasts, direct from Chicago, primarily cover the activities of the Virginia delegation during the convention. Of note is John Battle's work on the platform committee and its adoption of a civil rights plank. Southern delegations were adamant in their refusal to support any platform that endorsed the Supreme Court decision regarding school desegregation. The news broadcasts contain news from each candidates' camp and the prospects of a floor fight over the civil rights plank of the platform. Also includes the Virginia delegation's response to Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement's keynote speech, its feelings on the various candidates, and its decision to support John S. Battle for president.

Lon Backman and Harry Monroe, WRVA news broadcasters, recap the major news events in Virginia in 1959, including the crash of a Piedmont Air Liner near Charlottesville, the fire at the McIntyre Implement Company on East Franklin Street, Hurricane Gracie, the death of George C. Marshall, Massive Resistance and desegregation, the launching of the nuclear submarine Robert E. Lee, and Richmond merger, downtown redevelopment, and urban renewal. Also includes news of notable Virginians and crimes.

This program features news highlights from the year. The exact date of broadcast is not known. Includes segments on the opening of "free schools" in Prince Edward County and a history of why they were closed, including comments by Governor Albertis S. Harrison at a press conference, court rulings, and comments by the Richmond Chapter president of the NAACP on the schools. Other segments include the annexation of a portion of Henrico County by the City of Richmond, Richmond City Council news, Virginia General Assembly elections, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) meeting on school integration that took place in Richmond, with remarks by Martin Luther King, Jr., Governor Harrison's announcement of the calling of a special session of the General Assembly to find a substitute for the poll tax, and sports news in Richmond, including a story on the Richmond Virginians baseball team. There is also a segment on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Includes New Year's resolutions from the following WRVA broadcasters: Alden Aaroe, Lyle Bradley (1:20), Carl Stutz (2:26), Bob McHone (3:38), Lou Dean (4:45), Harry Monroe (5:56), Bob Smith (7:09), Frank Brooks (8:18), and Bill Morgan (9:30).

Includes music from the last twenty-five years, including the songs "Valencia", "Sweet Sue", and "Pagan Love Song", and music from Kate Smith, Little Helen Kane, Irving Berlin, and Frank Sinatra. Hosted by Carl Stutz and Lee Lively. Broadcast in celebration of WRVA's 25th anniversary.

Recordings of interviews conducted by Verbon Kemp, executive director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and host of the WRVA radio program Kemp's Konversations, on the cruise ship Victoria during a three-day trip to Moscow and Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Soviet Union. Kemp interviews Clidell Powers, Dr. Ariel Goldberg, Norman T. Phelps, David J. Matson, and Mrs. Ernest Tice regarding their experiences and observations in the Soviet Union. Clidell Powers of Richmond discusses his experiences being interviewed by Soviet authorities about a possible relationship with captured U-2 pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Dr. Ariel Goldberg, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, recounts his experiences attending services at a Jewish synagogue and describes the suppression of religion in the Soviet Union. Norman T. Phelps, headmaster of The Phelps School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, discusses the University of Moscow and education in the Soviet Union. David J. Matson, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, describes his impressions of the Soviet Union including the appearances and attitudes of its people. Mrs. Ernest Tice of Richmond describes her impressions of a fashion show and department store.

Jack Clements reports from the 49th Governor's Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia from June 24-26, 1957. The recordings include commentary on the various issues addressed at the conference, speeches, and resolutions. Also includes excerpts of speeches and interviews with participants. The major issues the Governors discussed were civil rights, transportation, and school overcrowding. The recordings contain a recap of Eisenhower's speech on states' right, and an in-depth discussion of his proposal to study how more power can be returned to the states. There is also considerable discussion on various resolutions covering such topics as civil rights, states' rights, military pay structure, air pollution, and the classification of FBI files. The recordings were broadcast from Williamsburg to Richmond over the telephone lines.

This recording includes sound clips of the dedication broadcast from 17 March 1939, including the playing of the Carillon by Hilton J. Rufty. Includes several takes. Narrated by John Harding.

This is a recording of Alden Aaroe discussing a controversy that began when a listener offered him some free bamboo for his yard. Listeners immediately started contacting Aaroe, alerting him to the insidious evil of bamboo and the damage it can do to a person's yard, plants and driveway. Another listener wrote in to tell him, conversely, that the United States government was supporting bamboo as the new crop for southern farmers. Aaroe also briefly talks about Mother's Day and does a voice advertisement for Markow's Florist. The recording begins with an advertisement for the 1958 University of Richmond-WRVA Radio Scholarship Quiz.

Alden Aaroe reports on his family's vacation to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, for WRVA's listeners. Aaroe describes the drive, camping, Acadia National Park, Anemone Cave in Acadia National Park, Eastport (Maine), St. John (New Brunswick), Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, the economics of Canada such as the price of gas, and Alma (New Brunswick).

Recording of "Tribute to Alden Aaroe" and memorial service for Alden Aaroe held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The tribute is a duplicate of the recording on WRVA - 591. Memorial service begins at 29:45. The memorial service includes readings by Tim Timberlake, WRVA broadcaster, and Anna Lou Schaberg, Alden Aaroe's daughter, the eulogy by John Harding, WRVA news director, and the Silver Star Quartet (Wesley Harvey, Clarence Valentine, Harold Bates, Eugene Beard, and Hartwell McDaniel) singing "Amazing Grace" (50:00-53:03). The program for the memorial service is available in Box 17, Folder Aaroe, Alden (I).

Interview, 27 July 1955, with Dr. Theodore F. Adams (1898-1980) of Richmond, Virginia, with Edwin Robertson, Assistant Head of Religious Broadcasting for the British Broadcasting Corporation. The interview was conducted shortly after Adams was elected president of the Baptist World Alliance, and was in London attending the organization's yearly Congress. He discusses the mission and purpose of the Alliance, its organizational makeup, beliefs, and views on church and state, the current Congress, and Reverend Billy Graham's participation. Adams also talks about his upcoming trip to the Soviet Union.

Recording of a message from Hal Boyd (Harold B. Boyd), president of the Virginia AFL-CIO, to the people of Virginia on Labor Day. Boyd discusses the creation of Labor Day and the father of Labor Day, Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter in New York City.

This documentary is a 10-part series focusing on AIDS, including an editorial of John Tansey, WRVA general manager, regarding the AIDS epidemic, and interviews with people suffering from the disease and medical personnel. Produced and reported by Margaret Branham.

Sound clips of Mayor Roy West of Richmond and Governor Gerald L. Baliles proclaiming January 31, 1986 Alden Aaroe Day in Richmond and Virginia in celebration of Alden Aaroe's fortieth anniversary of broadcasting over WRVA Radio.

Recording of the program celebrating Alden Aaroe's fortieth year of service with WRVA Radio. Includes sound clips of Alden Aaroe broadcasting over WRVA from the last forty years, and phone calls and studio visits with co-workers, former co-workers, friends and neighbors, family, and political, community and business leaders of Richmond and Virginia, including Millard the Mallard, Bertha Hewlett, John Trimble, Buster Puffenbarger, Brick Rider, John Tansey, Mac Jameson, Roy West, Bob Fleet, Larry Nachman, W. Brooks George, Son Watson, Gerald Baliles, Henry Gonner, Bob McNeil, Frank Hargrove, Tom Bliley, John P. Stokes, Steve Richardson, Lou Dean, Curley Collins, Edna Aaroe, Phil Bagley, Dick Gillis, Harvey Powers, Captain Don Faulkner, Larry Dodd, Bill Galloway, Virginia Crumpler, Irving Gurganus, and Howard Mears, among others. These guests congratulated Alden Aaroe on his forty years of service to WRVA Radio and his many good deeds for the community over the years, and reminisced about the early days of WRVA. Tim Timberlake co-hosted the program.

Includes sound clips of or relating to Alden Aaroe. The majority of these clips were included in the program, "Tribute to Alden Aaroe." Sound clips of note include: Aaroe and Millard the Mallard discussing golf (24:39-25:45); the renaming of the Shoe Fund for Aaroe; President Reagan calling Aaroe on his 70th birthday (26:08-29:14); Aaroe broadcasting from Thalhimer's Department Store; Aaroe reading the list of school closings; excerpts from Aaroe's 75th birthday celebration; and the passage of a resolution by the Virginia General Assembly in honor of Aaroe's fortieth year of service with WRVA.

Broadcast on 12 April 1957, this show includes music, talk, news headlines and weather, and commercial spots. Aaroe tells stories about taking a stray dog to a veterinarian, and gives details about his vegetable garden at home, reads promotional advertisements for Ford tractors and Fleischman's yeast, gives the weather forecast, and reads numerous agricultural interest stories and provides crop estimate outlooks.

Broadcast on 22 May 1957, this show includes music, talk, news headlines and weather, and commercial spots. Aaroe discusses the "Circle Security Plan" offered by Mutual of Omaha insurance, interviews the director of the Richmond office of the Social Security Administration concerning home visits by field representatives, mentions free chest x-rays being offered downtown, the availability of a life insurance booklet free by mail, announces an upcoming show of the Old Dominion Barn Dance, and gives an agricultural update. Musical selections include "Four Walls" by Dorothy Collins, and "I'm Sorry" by Al Martino with Les Baxter's Orchestra.

Broadcast on 23 May 1957, this show includes music, talk, news headlines and weather, and commercial spots. Musical selections include "Why Baby Why" by Pat Boone and "One Suit" by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Aaroe mentions a speaking engagement he attended in Prince George County, talks about the benefits of Flex-Alum Awnings, and discusses the herb garden he and his wife are tending at their residence.

Broadcast on 29 May 1958, from Thalhimer's department store in downtown Richmond. Includes Aaroe mentioning the going out of business sale of a local nursery, interviews with William B. Thalhimer, Jr., and the president of the Richmond chapter of the American Red Cross presenting John Tansey and WRVA a certificate of appreciation. The show also features music, weather, a retail market report, and commercial spots.

Alden Aaroe reports on a family vacation to Colorado. The first segment (track 1) contains an interview with Ferrel Atkins, former professor of mathematics at the University of Richmond, concerning the history of the area encompassing Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park. The second segment (track 4) contains an interview with a six year old boy named Dickie(?) about hiking Specimen Mountain, and Aaroe discussing humming birds, camp cooking, and Cortez, Colorado. The third segment (track 5) includes Aaroe discussing Mesa Verde National Park and the surrounding area. These recordings are track 1, track 4, and track 5 on WRVA - 456.

Alden Aaroe reports on a vacation to Honolulu, Hawaii, including a brief description of the trip and the time line of the flight back to Richmond, and discussions about packing for the return trip, the various curios being purchased, and Honolulu's restaurants. These recordings are track 2-3 on WRVA - 456.

This recording is track 1 on WRVA - 480. Jack Clements, WRVA news director, talks with the Attorney-General of Virginia, J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., and Congressman William M. Tuck regarding the proposed civil rights legislation. In discussing his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Almond talks about the potential excesses of the civil rights legislation and its violation of the constitution. Tuck discusses the movement of the civil rights bill from a subcommittee to the full House Judiciary Committee of which he is a member. He intends to make every effort to hold the bill over and believes that there is no chance to defeat the bill if it make it to the floor of the House. Track 2 includes a commercial for Kingan Meats delivered by Sunshine Sue (Mary Higdon Workman) and George Passage directing a person named Charlie how to read an aspirin commercial.

Address, 4 February 1961, by Governor J. Lindsay Almond, at ceremonies commemorating the 100th anniversary of the peace conference held in Washington, D.C. in 1861, sponsored by the Richmond Civil War Centennial Commission and the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission. The ceremonies took place at the State Capitol, and marked the opening of the Civil War Centennial observances in Richmond. Almond discusses the history of events leading up to the peace conference, gives information about the delegates from Virginia and their positions, and offers his suggestions as to why the conference failed.

This is a recording of the broadcast by the WRVA division of special events from the Mosque Auditorium at the 74th annual convention of the Virginia Educational Association. Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., addresses grave questions about public school education concerning all Virginians and all the nation. Almond declares that he is dedicated to the cause of public education and talks in great length about his youth in rural Virginia and what education was like then. This leads to a discussion of the present school problems and the larger issues from which they stem, namely forced integration of the public schools and the transgressions of the United States Supreme Court in regard to its powers.

Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., attempts to dispel misconceptions as to the responsibility, authority, and accountability of the school superintendents and school board members in the localities affected school closings and who are defendants in cases pending in federal district court. He also speaks on the potential results of integration, specifically the destruction of the public school system. Track 2 of this recording is blank.

Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., comments on the school closing under the Massive resistance laws, discussing the potential impact of integration on Virginia's public schools. He believes the objective of the integrationists is not to improve education, but social amalgamation.

Recording of the inaugural address of Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., in which he discusses desegregation, Sputnik, states' rights, and decries the recent actions of the United States Supreme Court. The speech focuses on the importance of preserving segregation for the good of both races and to save the public school system. Almond sees no room for compromise, believing that limited integration will do irreparable harm.

Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., defiantly responds to the rulings of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the federal district court in Norfolk that Virginia's school closing law is unconstitutional. He vehemently declares his refusal to yield to the integrationists.

This is a recording of a short speech recorded for radio by J. Lindsay Almond, in which he promises to work hard for Virginia for the four years of his term, with the support of all the citizens of Virginia. Almond reiterates that he is especially dedicated to public education, alluding to the threat of public school integration as mandated by the United States Supreme Court.

Speech, 28 January 1959, by Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., to a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly. Almond outlines his program to end Massive Resistance, implementing token integration to lessen the blow of imminent judicial decision that will force integration. He urges repeal of the compulsory attendance statute and calls for the appropriation of funds for tuition grants. Jack Clements, WRVA news editor, recaps the highlights of Almond's speech.

Speech, 6 April 1959, by Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., to a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly. He discusses the work of the Commission on Education (Perrow Commission) created to deal with the judicial decisions of January 18 and outlines the commission's report. The Commission's recommendations insure the freedom of choice and will not force any child to attend a racially-mixed school. He declares that the failure of massive resistance was neither his fault nor from the lack of effort, but because there is no alternative to judicial edict. See Box 18 for production notice and transcript of speech.

This is a recording of Governor J. Lindsay Almond speaking to the senate of Virginia upon the occasion of United States Senator Harry F. Byrd's decision not to seek re-election. Calling this the "hardest task of my life," Almond calls recognition to Byrd as a leader of his party, as a state senator, governor and ultimately United States senator. He showers praise on Byrd's record, character, courage, and integrity, just some among other qualities that made Byrd's decision not to run again such a terrible shock and disappointment to Almond.

This is a recording of Josephine Katherine Minter Almond's speech at the 50th anniversary convocation of the founding of Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The wife of Governor J. Lindsay Almond, she discusses the roles and powers of women and the positive impact of education on the women of Virginia.

Recordings of four shows of the Al Zahlout family. The Al Zahlout Family, consisting of Al and Berna and their four daughters, Naomi Ruth, Pauline Marie, Eileen Esther, and Catherine Jane, includes singing and messages of spiritual inspiration.

Paid political broadcast sponsored by the Richmond Citizen's Association. T. Coleman Andrews discusses the election of a new Richmond city council under the new charter and asks people to vote for the candidates of the Richmond Citizen's Association, the pro-charter candidates. The new charter established the city council-manager form of government in Richmond.

T. Coleman Andrews, presidential candidate of the Constitution Party, speaks about states' rights and the liberalism of the two major political parties. He decries oppressive taxation, uncontrolled spending, international entanglements, and integration. He tells the audience that his party offers a choice for independents alienated by both major parties. He criticizes Earl Warren, chief justice of the Supreme Court, for his role in the court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education to end school segregation. He praises Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. and the pay-as-you-go fiscal policy. Andrews outlines ways to save money and cut spending, and condemns the income tax.

Recording of the program, "Things We Know That Are Not So" on which T. Coleman Andrews, Jr., delivers an essay entitled, "Is the Human Race Ready for Self-government." The T. Coleman Andrews, Jr., Insurance Company sponsored this program.

Recording of a documentary which aired on 1 November 1959, containing news clips and other coverage of the Piedmont Airlines crash near Crozet, Virginia on 30 October 1959. The plane, a Douglas DC-3, crashed on Bucks Elbow Mountain, near Skyline Drive, killing 26 people. There was one survivor - E. Philip Bradley of Clifton Forge, Virginia. The show includes a recounting of events prior to and following the crash. The search for the wreckage and survivors is covered extensively. There are reports by Jack Clements, Harry Monroe, and Lon Backman. Also included are interviews with Philip Bradley while he was recovering in the hospital, as well as a representative from Piedmont Airlines. Bradley later wrote a book in 1997 on his experience entitled Sole Survivor.

Recording of broadcasts of musical groups heard over WRVA the last twenty-five years. Broadcast as part of WRVA's series of anniversary broadcasts. Hosted by Don Vest. Contains transcribed performances of the following choral groups: Randolph-Macon College Singers sing "Go Not Far From Thee O' Lord"; the Virginia State College Mixed Choir sings "Ezekial Saw the Wheel"; Longwood College Girl's Choir sings "Ave Verum"; Mary Washington College Choir and VMI Glee Club sing "How Lovely is Our Dwelling Place"; Hartshorn College and Virginia Union University Glee Clubs sing "Souls of Righteousness"; Madison College Chorus sing "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"; and Richmond Shrine Chanters, directed by Alton Howell, sing "Allah We Turn to Thee" and "Stout-Hearted Men."

Broadcast on 2 September 1955, this show hosted by Walter R. Bishop (1903-1963), features political news and stories, including information on E. Griffith Dodson's book The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919-1939, and a comparison of some of the book's subjects to contemporary events. Bishop also discusses other Virginia political news and events, including the retirement of Henry G. Gilmer (1881-1961) as state comptroller.

Hosted by Walter R. Bishop (1903-1963) and broadcast on 29 October 1955 in conjunction with WRVA's 30th anniversary. Congressman J. Vaughan Gary (1892-1973) is Bishop's guest. Gary discusses his start in politics, his first campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates, and gives an overview of his career in the state legislature.

Hosted by Walter R. Bishop (1903-1963) and broadcast on 2 October 1957. Bishop mentions the 32nd anniversary of WRVA and the upcoming elections in Virginia. Most of the program, however, is devoted to his discussion with Congressman J. Vaughan Gary (1892-1973). Gary discusses his start in politics, his first campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates in 1925, Harry F. Byrd's election as Governor, and other statewide races of the past.

Hosted by Walter R. Bishop (1903-1963) and broadcast on 4 January 1958. Bishop mentions Governor Thomas B. Stanley's upcoming farewell address and other farewell addresses by former governors. He then goes on to devote most of the show discussing the careers of past governors after their term had ended. Bishop ends the program by speculating on Stanley's future plans after he leaves office.

The recording is only a portion of the entire show, and features Godfrey congratulating the radio station on its 25th anniversary. Also included is the song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" played by the show's organist, and a performance of "There is Nothing Like a Dame" by The Mariners male quartet, which is dedicated to WRVA.

Christmas story, broadcast on 25 December 1965, concerning baseball legend Babe Ruth and his very first Christmas tree, as told by Ray Turner of WRVA. Turner is introduced by sportscaster Wayne Lemon.

Lon Backman interviews Danny Thomas, who was visiting Richmond to attend the Virginia State Moose Convention. The recording consists of a general interview regarding the ALSAC campaign (Aiding Leukemia Stricken American Children). ALSAC, which later was changed to stand for American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, is the fund raising organization that runs St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Thomas discusses how the funds raised by various campaigns are allocated, the types of research done at St. Jude's, and his role in helping raise awareness of the organization and its work. Also included in this recording is a brief Sideviews on the News in which Thomas discusses the good works the Loyal Order of Moose do for children, as well as television programs he was developing at the time.

1 compact disc. Complete recording of John S. Battle's speech against the loyalty pledge at the 1952 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

From the Gallery of the House of Delegates, Governor John Stewart Battle speaks at the opening session of the General Assembly. E. Blackburn Moore of Berryville, Speaker of the House of Delegates, introduces the governor. Battle discusses the threats of communism to the United States, the return to war footing in regard to the war in Korea, Civil Defense in Virginia, the economy and taxes, as well as the Virginia highway system, and absentee voter status in Virginia. He also covers public assistance and school building and planning for white and black schools. An analysis of the speech is provided by WRVA's George Passage and Walter Bishop.

Address, 8 June 1957, by Samuel Merrifield Bemiss (1894-1966), on the early settlement of Virginia, given at Powhatan Hill in Richmond as part of the Richmond-Jamestown Festival Week festivities. Topics include Jamestown, the Virginia Company of London, Captain Christopher Newport, Sir Walter Raleigh, England under Elizabeth I, and the development of the Virginia colony and its English traditions.

Bible scripture reading, broadcast on 5 July 1950, by United States Senator A. Willis Robertson. Robertson reads from the Book of Job, and also explains why it is favorite scripture selection.

Recording of The Big Gig, a summer weekly outdoor musical concert series held in Richmond, Virginia. This week's show features performances by the Richmond Symphony and the Ramsey Lewis Trio. There is also an interview of Lewis by Tim Timberlake during the show's intermission.

Bill Willis, WRVA News Reporter, reports on the dress rehearsal for the refloating operation for the U.S.S. Missouri, which ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay on 17 January 1950. The ship was refloated on 1 February 1950 after unloading over 11,000 tons.

Interview, 13 November 1957, with Marjorie Simpson Bishop, a local actress, by Alden Aaroe. Bishop talks about her role in the upcoming children's theater production of "The Wizard of Oz."

Recording of a multi-part documentary series by WRVA, broadcast in June 1986. Includes comments by social workers and other professionals, police officials, school teachers, community leaders, and citizens of Richmond. There are segments on causes and solutions, life in Richmond's poorest neighborhoods and public housing projects, poverty, lack of role models, effects of the broken family, schools and crime, drugs, courts and sentencing, and welfare reform.

Consists of only commercial clips, presumably used on the show. Included are commercial spots for Cavalier cigarettes, Heidi Bread, Goodyear Tire, Equitable Insurance, Vaseline hair tonic, Budweiser, Blue detergent, Beech Nut gum, and Pall Mall cigarettes. The date of the recording is unknown.

Speech, by United States Representative Hale Boggs (1914-1972) of Louisiana, 24 February 1956, at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Richmond, Virginia. He is introduced by United States Senator A. Willis Robertson (1887-1971). Boggs discusses the great leaders of the Democratic Party, party principles and strengths, differences between the Democrats and Republicans, the election of the current Congress, the nation's prosperity and valuable social and economic programs due to the Democrats, Vice-President Richard Nixon's recent speech on civil rights compared with one given by Adlai Stevenson, and the upcoming elections for local and state leaders and President.

Harry Monroe provides play by play for the bricklaying contest between Ken Tanner and Alden Aaroe, held at 1900 Roseneath Road in front of Southern Brick and Supply.

Parke Brinkley remembers the many years Market Reports have aired on WRVA and its hosts. He also wishes WRVA a happy 29th birthday.

Features two selections sung by the Broad Street Methodist Church choir, including "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart" and "Take the Name of Jesus With You." The date of the recording is unknown.

Recording of the dedication of new radio facilities at the Naval Construction Training Center at Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes music from the Seabees Orchestra and Chorus featuring a medley of songs from Jerome Kern's Show Boat. This recording is track 1 on WRVA-11.

The recordings in this set consist of two installments of the Businessmen's Bible Class, with the lessons for both delivered by Holland R. Wilkinson; as well as a Bible lesson on the second disc that appears to be unrelated to the Businessmen's Bible Class. Wilkinson's lesson for the program of 16 August 1940 is entitled "The God-Guided Life", and the lesson for the 21 August 1940 program is entitled "Gratitude." The Bible lesson on the second disc is untitled but is dated 5 July 1941. This person delivering this lesson is also unidentified.

Broadcast of the dedication of the new terminal at Byrd Airport (now Richmond International Airport) in Richmond, Virginia. Speakers include Arthur Godfrey, master of ceremonies, and Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, for whom the airport is named. Byrd talks about the communist threat from Stalin and the Soviet Union. Byrd's speech begins on the third track of the first CD and continues on the first track of the first CD (6:12). Alden Aaroe was the WRVA reporter covering the event.

Radio announcement by Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., thanking the people of Virginia for his reelection to the United States Senate. He declares that he "will never be a candidate for public office again."

Recording of a speech of Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., to the Richmond Kiwanis Club on 18 February 1957. Byrd calls for fiscal responsibility, an end to wasteful spending, and the reduction of the federal budget by $1 billion. He outlines the spending increase in the federal government from 1932 to 1957 and derides the notion of federal grants. He also addresses the issue of civil rights, calling the Supreme Court decision a violation of states' rights. He laments the attacks on the South and believes that integration will destroy the public school system.

Campaign speech, 28 June 1946, of Senator Harry F. Byrd in which he criticizes the size and scope of the federal government and its control over people's daily lives and discusses the difference between the federal governments of 1935 and 1946. He calls for retrenchment now that the war is won and the easing of unnecessary government controls. He outlines a plan to restore fiscal sanity and emphasizes his activities in the United States Senate to keep the federal government fiscally responsible. He promises to continue these activities if re-elected. Broadcast paid for by the Byrd Campaign Committee Headquarters.

Recording of a paid advertisement of Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. speaking from the radio studios of WINC in Winchester, Virginia. Byrd discusses Virginia's philosophy of government, the Taft-Hartley Act, civil rights, the 1952 Democratic National Convention, John S. Battle's actions during the convention, and outlines his stance on deficit spending. He also states that he cannot support the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket or the Democratic party platform.

Speaking directly to the laboring people of Virginia, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., explains his views on labor and his efforts to fight government waste and higher taxes.

Brick Rider, WRVA news broadcaster, reports from the 40th annual picnic at Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr.'s, log cabin in Berryville, Virginia. Rider interviews Byrd, who discusses his philosophy on pay-as-you-go and limited government. He believes in reducing expenditures before reducing taxes. He does not consider a tax reduction on borrowed money sound practice. When asked which President he considered fiscally responsible, Byrd replies that all the presidents showed fiscal responsibility until Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He now sees no effort to reduce the federal debt.

Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., reconsiders his decision to retire and announces that he will run again for the United States Senate. He credits his decision to the resolution passed by the Virginia General Assembly urging him to run again, the telegram signed by former governors of the Commonwealth, and the many communications sent by others. He also reads from a statement by his wife in which she says that due to the many communications urging her husband to run again she gives him her blessing.

Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr., discusses the recent congressional session, commenting on the deterioration of fiscal sanity, reckless expenditures, and federal debt. He attacks the recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice Earl Warren as destroying states' rights, local authority, and individual rights. He criticizes the Warren Court for deciding the desegregation case on a sociological basis rather than a legal one, and promises to fight the decision by every legal means possible.

Recording of speech of Harry F. Byrd, Sr., to the 19th session of the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. During the speech, Byrd laments the increasing power of the federal government and executive branch. He praises the free enterprise system and warns of the dangers of high taxation and over spending.

Speech, 21 January 1957, by Senator Harry F. Byrd (1887-1966) before the Ruritan Club in Richmond, Virginia. He is introduced by Lieutenant Governor Allie Edwards Stokes Stephens (1900-1973). Byrd speaks about the centralization of power by the federal government, government spending, inflation, federal deficits, foreign aid waste, the need to keep the military strong and to fight Communism, his work on the Senate Finance Committee, the loss of states' rights, federal money going to public schools, and the recent Supreme Court decision on school integration.

Speech, 20 February 1961, by Senator Harry F. Byrd before the Richmond Traffic Club at the Hotel John Marshall. Topics of the speech include the first thirty days of the Kennedy Administration, opposition to the Democratic platform by Southern senators, Senate committee chairmanships, Kennedy's appointments and legislative proposals, Byrd's relationship with past presidents, including Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower, the national debt, welfare, foreign aid, and the gold standard. Byrd also provides the audience with his definition of a conservative.

These recordings consist of the half-hour broadcasts of the Calling All Cooks quiz program and cover each weekly broadcast from 29 October 1949 to 25 March 1950, and then intermittent broadcasts from 3 March 1951 to 13 February 1954, at the WRVA Theater and John Marshall High School in Richmond. The Master of Ceremonies of the show is George Passage, and the announcer is Carl Stutz. Eight women compete on two teams of four as the Cooks and the Bakers, alternately coming on stage and answering cooking and food related questions in order to win prizes provided by the sponsors. Each prize selection is punctuated with a scripted advertisement for the product read by Carl Stutz. At the mid-point of the program, Calling All Cooks Home Economist Harriet Allen provides cooking tips in the Norge kitchen stage set, while bantering back and forth with George Passage.

This recording consists of one half hour episode of Calling All Cooks, which aired during WRVA's week-long celebration of its 25th anniversary. Broadcast live from the WRVA Theater in Richmond, the Master of Ceremonies of the show is George Passage, and the announcer is Carl Stutz. As with the regular program, eight women compete on two teams of four as the Cooks and the Bakers, alternately coming on stage and answering questions in order to win prizes provided by the sponsors. In this instance, however, the questions are all related to either WRVA's 25th anniversary or anniversaries in general. Each prize selection is punctuated with a scripted advertisement for the product read by Carl Stutz. At the mid-point of the program, Calling All Cooks Home Economist Harriett Allen discusses cooking trivia from the Norge kitchen stage set, while bantering back and forth with George Passage.

Coverage, 18-19 January 1960, of the crash of a Capitol Airlines jet thirty-five miles southeast of Richmond in Charles City County, Virginia near the small town of Holdcroft. Harry Monroe of WRVA reports from the scene shortly after the crash. Jack Clements also reports from WRVA studios. Included are eyewitness accounts. Names of some of the victims are read on air, and there is speculation by Clements and Monroe on the cause of the crash. The jet, a Vickers Viscount Turboprop, went down at night in a wooded area, enroute from Washington, D.C. to Norfolk, resulting in the deaths of 48 passengers.

These recordings are of the WRVA Radio Capitol Squirrel's "provocative thought for the day" segments, which usually were no longer than a five to ten seconds. The Capitol Squirrel made editorial comments on such topics as activities of the General Assembly, litter in the city of Richmond, the city police and bus drivers, drunk driving, and parking in downtown Richmond.

Carillon holiday programs, 1946-1947, featuring musical selections played on the bells of the Virginia War Memorial Carillon in Richmond by Hilton J. Rufty (1909-1974), to commemorate different holidays, including Easter, Washington's Birthday, Armistice Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Features various musical selections, including "Warsaw Concerto" by Liberace, "I Could Have Danced All Night" from the musical "My Fair Lady," "The Man With a Dream" from the motion picture Seventh Heaven, "Little Star" by Carmen Dragon, and music by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Unknown artists perform "Tojours Moi" and "The Gold and Silver Waltz." Stutz also gives details for a restaurant essay contest, and reads commercial spots for Pepsodent toothpaste, Sanka coffee, Bufferin aspirin, and Westinghouse. The date of this program is unknown.

Consists of recordings of five Carl Stutz Shows. These shows include Carl Stutz hosting the Three Chopt Woman's Club, Bryan Park Woman's Club, Brook Run Junior Woman's Club, Westhampton Junior Woman's Club, Ginter Park Junior Woman's Club at the Alcoa Carefree Home on Westgate Drive in Bon Air, Virginia. Stutz identifies club members, discusses the community service activities in which they are involved, and asks their impression of the home. The Aluminum Company of American (Alcoa) sponsored the building of Alcoa Carefree Homes in twenty-four cities around the United States, including Richmond, Virginia. Designed by Charles M. Goodman (1906-1992) and built by local contractors, these home contained modern amenities and were intended to promote the various uses of aluminum in residential homes. Kayhoe Construction built the Alcoa Carefree Home in Richmond. The house is still standing and is located at 3318 Cedar Grove Road, at the intersection of Cedar Grove Road and Westgate Drive in Bon Air, Virginia.

Incomplete recording of a testimonial dinner for Carter Glass held at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday and the establishment of the Carter Glass professorship of government at the college. Includes speeches by Senator Harry F. Byrd and former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Russell Cornwell Leffingwell, and Carter Glass, and a performance by the Sweet Briar Glee Club. J. Stewart Bryan, publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, introduces both Byrd and Leffingwell.

Larry LeSueur reports on the segregation crisis in Little Rock, Arkansas during which Governor Orval Faubus called out the Arkansas National Guard to surround a school to prevent integration. He also reports on the activities of John Casper, a rabid segregationist, in organizing White Citizens' Councils in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Broadcast includes excerpts from a speech Casper delivered. Finally, LeSueur reports on a news conference with President Eisenhower regarding his feelings on the school desegregation issue. Eisenhower comments that you ""can't change people's hearts by law."

This recording of the inauguration of Alvin Duke Chandler, 22nd president of the College of William and Mary, opens with a 16 minute performance of the William and Mary choir. Speakers include Governor John Stewart Battle, who welcomes visitors and discusses the promises Chandler's leadership will provide the college; and former Governor Colgate W. Darden, who brings greetings from the Virginia colleges. Chandler speaks on the accomplishments, events, and people of the past as they reflect the present and motivate the future of the college. Governor Battle is awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree, as is President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Original WRVA recording was titled "President Eisenhower at Williamsburg."

Character promotional spots, 9 January 1958, urging people to listen to WRVA. The spots are voice imitations of famous individuals or fictitious characters, including Winston Churchill, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Elmer Fudd, and Bugs Bunny.

Recording of the dedication and opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, including the invocation by Reverend William A. Brown, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, introductory remarks by Lucious Kellam, chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel commission, an address by Governor Albertis S. Harrison, and the release of sea gulls to make the official opening of the bridge-tunnel. Ed Whitehead and Alden Aaroe, WRVA broadcasters, report from the scene, and discuss the potential number of user of the bridge-tunnel and its impact on the economy of Virginia Beach and Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Contains recordings of Christmas carols sung by the choirs of the College of William and Mary, Richmond Professional Institute, Virginia State College, and Armstrong High School, and by employees of the State Planters Bank assisted by the chancel choir of Beulah Methodist Church of Chesterfield County.

Recording of the 1 November 1948 broadcast of The Church Across the Way, an inspirational program which could be heard each weekday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. This particular program, recorded at the Hotel Richmond Studios of the Edgeworth Broadcasting Service, featured "old fashioned hymn-singing and devotion time" as presented by Sam Workman. Workman also sends on-air greetings for birthdays, anniversaries and shut-ins and promotes his book of poetry, Church Across the Way Book of Poems. Hymns sung on this program include "Do Not Pass Me By" (or "Pass Me Not [Oh Gentle Savior]"); "Face to Face with Christ, My Savior"; "I Gave My Life for Thee"; "Cause Jesus Loves Me"; and "Have Thine Own Way, Lord."

Opening ceremonies, 8 January 1961, of the opening of the Civil War Centennial celebrations in Virginia, which took place at Washington and Lee University Chapel in Lexington. Included are the invocation, and remarks by Congressman William M. Tuck (1896-1983) and Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines (1892-1963), president emeritus and chancellor of Washington and Lee. Also covered during the ceremonies is the laying of wreaths by representatives from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Civil War Centennial Commission.

Includes a CBS News report concerning the United States Supreme Court's refusal to overturn a lower court ruling against Virginia's Pupil Placement Board. The lower court will now presumably order the schools of Newport News and Norfolk to integrate. Jack Clements, WRVA news director, reports on Virginia's reaction to the United States Supreme Court's action and its impact on the current gubernatorial election between J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., a supporter of Massive resistance, and Ted Dalton, a supporter of local option.

Clips of WRVA reports from Richmond area plane crash sites, including the Piedmont Airlines crash near Crozet, Virginia on 30 October 1959, the crash of a Capitol Airlines jet thirty-five miles southeast of Richmond in Charles City County, Virginia near the small town of Holdcroft on 18 January 1960, and the crash of an Imperial Airlines jet two miles southeast of Byrd Field in Richmond on 8 November 1961.

Features an undated performance of the College of William and Mary Choir singing "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny." The performance repeats three times.

Clips of WRVA's coverage of a tornado that hit Colonial Heights, Virginia on 6 August 1993. Includes the announcement by the station that the tornado had struck the area, as well as clips of reporters on the scene describing the damage to a Wal-Mart store, and to vehicles on the Varina-Enon Bridge. A section of Petersburg was also damaged. There are eyewitness accounts, updates on the traffic situation, and segments from later broadcasts that describe the cleanup and recovery efforts, including interviews with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. The volume is very low on the majority of the recording.

Broadcast of a joint meeting of the Virginia General Assembly from the restored Capitol in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes speeches by Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., and Congressman Howard W. Smith. Almond discusses the development of constitutional government in Virginia and the United States. Smith praises constitutional government and decries the power of the federal judiciary. Both call the demise of constitutional government disturbing.

Recording of the commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly held in the Hall of the House of Burgesses at Colonial Williamsburg. Includes speeches by Governor Albertis S. Harrison and Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Governor Harrison praises the principles exhibited by the early patriots of Williamsburg. Senator Byrd criticizes the centralization of power and massive spending of the federal government. He refers to the principles of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other early Virginians.

Contains sound clips of convention events and news commentary for a documentary produced by WRVA and narrated by George Passage entitled "The Story of John Battle and the 1952 Democratic National Convention." The documentary examines John Battle's role in the fight against the loyalty pledge, which the Virginia delegates believed bound them to support the nominee before he was selected, and the platform before it was adopted. Louisiana, South Carolina, and Virginia refused to support the loyalty pledge and were almost denied participation in the convention. The recordings include excerpts of speeches of Battle, Governor Adlai Stevenson, presidential nominee from Illinois, Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, and the roll call of voting on the resolution. Battle's speech was instrumental in the resolution's defeat. The commentary of George Passage puts the speeches and roll call in context, and provides background information on the events of the convention. The sound clips of the convention events and news commentary are separate. The convention events are the first four tracks and the news commentary are the last two tracks. The news commentary recordings set up each sound clip of the convention events.

This recording of the Corn Cob Pipe Club includes music, comedy routines, and a comedic poetry recitation. Also includes information about joining the Corn Cob Pipe Club.

Coverage of miscellaneous news stories from 1961, including a fight and injuries reported in Norfolk, Virginia, a story on State Senator Mills E. Godwin (1914-1999) and organized labor, including the state AFL-CIO, and the smear campaign against his opponent, and a report on Chowning's Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg.

Coverage of a public meeting, 18 August 1961, to discuss the proposed merger of Richmond and Henrico County. John Tansey of WRVA describes the meeting, and numerous recorded clips are also included.

Coverage of a standoff at the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond, Virginia between Ralph Carattini and police on 17 October 1973. Carattini, an escapee from the federal prison in Petersburg, took refuge in a room at the hotel, and kept police at bay for four hours. Dave Miller of WRVA reports from the hotel lobby, and also conducts a phone interview with Carattini, hoping to prevent him from committing suicide. Charles Davis narrates from WRVA studios, Larry Matthews reports from outside the hotel, and Howard Bloom reports from a traffic helicopter above the scene. There is coverage of the gun battle that ensued, resulting in Carattini shooting himself, and dying later at MCV Hospital. The recording ends with a summary of events by Larry Matthews in a "Profile" segment.

Features E. Cullen Johnson (1913-2001) singing religious and inspirational hymns dedicated by him to various Virginia residents. Charlie Wakefield is featured on piano and organ. Also appearing on the program is Mrs. Henry P. Garber, who sang on WRVA's first broadcast on 2 November 1925.

Ted Dalton, Virginia's Republican candidate for governor in 1953, concedes the election to his opponent, Thomas B. Stanley, the Democratic and Byrd Organization candidate. He congratulates Stanley, and expresses hope that his campaign helped establish a two-party system in Virginia and move Virginia forward in a progressive manner. The last minute of the recording (2:53-4:00) contains a phone interview between George Passage, WRVA news broadcaster, and Harry F. Byrd, Sr., United States senator, concerning Stanley's victory. Byrd answers that he was not surprised by Stanley's victory, but no comment to Passage's other questions. The recording of Byrd is faint and barely audible. The recording also includes a few sound bytes of a radio newsroom in action during an election night.

In a statement to the people of Virginia and the members of the Virginia General Assembly, Ted Dalt