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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library, MS2FLGreta Kuriger Suiter
There are no restrictions.
Collection is open to research.
Digital versions of the radio shows are available online through the George Mason University 'Frankly Speaking' radio show collection.
George Mason University "Frankly Speaking" radio show records, Collection #R0131, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.
Donated by University Relations to Special Collections and Archives.
Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed in September 2012 by Greta Kuriger Suiter.
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.
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.
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 Series 1: Production papers, 1980-1984 (Boxes 1-3) Series 2: Open reel recordings, 1980-1984 (Boxes 3-17) Series 3: Audiotape cassettes, 1982-1983 (Box 17) Series 4: Digital duplicates, 2012 (Box 18)Special Collections & Archives also holds the archives of George Mason University.
This series consists of paper materials created for each broadcast that outline show topics and guest appearances. This series is arranged chronologically.
This series consists of open reel tapes with original recordings from the radio show broadcasts. This series is arranged alphabetically by show title.
Also aired on January 18, 1981.
Also aired on December 5, 1983.
Also aired on November 28, 1983.
Also aired on December 26, 1983
Also aired on January 2, 1984.
Also aired on January 23, 1984.
Also aired on January 6, 1984.
Also aired on January 16, 1984.
Also aired on January 9, 1984.
Also aired on August 29, 1982.
Also aired on March 24 and 26, 1984.
Also aired on December 12, 1983.
Also aired on March 12, 1984.
Also aired on December 19, 1983.
Also aired on February 28, 1984.
Also aired on February 13, 1984.
This series consists of three audiotape cassettes with copies of three programs.
Copied on May 2, 1983.
Copied on May 2, 1983.
This series consists of 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.
Disc 1 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19800627, 19801019, 19801026, 19801109, 19801111, 19801116, 19801123, 19801207, 19801214, 19801221, 198010103, 19810104, 19810113, 19810201, 19810208, 19810215, 19810301, 19810308
Disc 2 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19810315, 19810322, 19810329, 19810405, 19810412, 19810503-1, 19810503-2, 19810517, 19810524, 19810531, 19810607, 19810613, 19810628, 19810705, 19810712, 19810719, 19810726, 19810802
Disc 3 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19810816, 19810823, 19810830, 19810913, 19810920, 19810927, 19811004, 19811008-1, 19811008-2, 19811011, 19811018, 19811025, 19811028, 19811101, 19811108, 19811115, 19811122, 19811129
Disc 4 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19811206, 19811220, 19811227, 19820110, 19820111, 19820117, 19820124, 19820131, 19820207, 19820214, 19820221, 19820228, 19820314, 19820321, 19820328, 19820404, 19820407, 19820410
Disc 5 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19820418, 19820425, 19820502, 19820509, 19820516, 19820523, 19820530, 19820606, 19820613, 19820620, 19820711, 19820718, 19820725, 19820801, 19820808, 19820809, 19820515, 19820822
Disc 6 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19820905, 19820906, 19820912, 19821004, 19821010, 19821017, 19821031, 19821107, 19821114, 19821128, 19821205, 19821212, 19821219, 19821226, 19830102, 19830116, 19830123, 19830130-1
Disc 7 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19830130-2, 19830130-3, 19830306, 19830320, 19830323, 19830403, 19830417, 19830424, 19830501, 19830508, 19830515, 19830522, 19830529, 19830606, 19830612, 19830619, 19830626, 19830710
Disc 8 of 9. Contains 18 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19830724, 19830731, 19830802, 19830807, 19830807, 19830816, 19830911, 19830925, 19831009, 19831023, 19831023-2, 19831025, 19831030, 19831113, 19831121, 19831126, 19831203, 19831210
Disc 9 of 9. Contains 12 MP3s in chronological order (year, month, day): 19831217, 19831226, 19831231, 19840104, 19840107, 19840121, 19840128, 19840204, 19840220, 19840227, 19840312, no date
Contains digital duplicates of the open reel audio "Frankly Speaking" radio shows 1980-1984