Mutual Broadcasting System, Inc. records
Collection Scope and Content
The Mutual Broadcasting System, Inc. records contain more than 40,000 sound recordings, primarily in audiocassette and reel-to-reel audiotape format, as well as scripts and other supporting documents generated by the various shows produced by the Mutual Broadcasting System from the 1950's through the 1990's, including the Jim Bohannon show, 1993-2000 ; America this week, 1990-2000 ; First light, 1990-2000 ; Mike Walker show, 1990-1995 ; The week in review, 1984-2000 ; Seems like yesterday (SLY), 1987-1989 ; Weekend headliners, 1987-1999 ; Newsbreakers, 1985-1990 ; America in the morning, 1984-2000 ; The week in review, 1983-1992 ; Larry King show, 1980-[199-?] ; Mutual Broadcasting series, 1980-1999 ; NBC extra, 1980-1998 ; Larry King show (Miami years), 1970-1979 ; Mutual Radio theater/Zero hour, 1970-1979 ; and The World today, 1958-1982. The collection also includes an extensive collection of phonographic recordings of music that had been played over the MBS, obituaries, and reports.
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Dates
- 1952-2000
Creator
- Mutual Broadcasting System (Organization)
- Walker, Mike (Brian E.) (Interviewer, Person)
- King, Larry (Interviewer, Person)
- Bohannon, Jim (Interviewer, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical Note
The Mutual Broadcasting System (MBS) was an American radio network, in operation from 1934 to 1999. A more detailed historical note should be written when the collection is processed. At this time a lengthy article can be found in Wikipedia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Radio_Network)
Extent
1354 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Mutual Broadcasting System, Inc. records contain more than 40,000 sound recordings, primarily in audiocassette and reel-to-reel audiotape format, as well as scripts and other supporting documents generated by the various shows produced by the Mutual Broadcasting System from the 1950's through the 1990's, including the Jim Bohannon show, 1993-2000 ; America this week, 1990-2000 ; First light, 1990-2000 ; Mike Walker show, 1990-1995 ; The week in review, 1984-2000 ; Seems like yesterday (SLY), 1987-1989 ; Weekend headliners, 1987-1999 ; Newsbreakers, 1985-1990 ; America in the morning, 1984-2000 ; The week in review, 1983-1992 ; Larry King show, 1980-[199-?] ; Mutual Broadcasting series, 1980-1999 ; NBC extra, 1980-1998 ; Larry King show (Miami years), 1970-1979 ; Mutual Radio theater/Zero hour, 1970-1979 ; and The World today, 1958-1982. The collection also includes an extensive collection of phonographic recordings of music that had been played over the MBS, obituaries, and reports.
Collection Organization
Collection is organized into multiple series: O.J. Simpson trial, 1994-1998 ; Jim Bohannon show, 1993-2000 ; President Bill Clinton, 1993-1998 ; Persian Gulf war, 1991 ; Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas hearings, 1991 ; America this week, 1990-2000 ; First light, 1990-2000 ; Mike Walker show, 1990-1995 ; President George Bush, 1989-1992 ; The week in review, 1984-2000 ; Seems like yesterday (SLY), 1987-1989 ; Weekend headliners, 1987-1999 ; Newsbreakers, 1985-1990 ; America in the morning, 1984-2000 ; The week in review scripts, 1984-1996 ; The week in review, 1983-1992 ; Iranian Hostages return, 1981 ; President Reagan cabinet confirmation hearings, 1981 ; President Ronald Reagan, 1981-1986 ; Golden reels/Golden cassettes, 1980-1998 ; Golden reels/Golden cassettes finding aids ("Golden Sheets"), 1980-1998 ; Larry King show, 1980-[199-?] ; Larry King show program log, 1980-[199-?] ; Mutual Broadcasting series, 1980-1999 ; NBC extra, 1980-1998 ; Political conventions, 1980 ; RKO cut sheets, 1980-1989 ; RKO morgue, 1980-1989 ; The world this morning, 1978-1982 ; Reporter roundup, 1976-1988 ; Jackie Robinson, Women in the military, and Miscellaneous tapes, [ca. 1970-1981] ; Larry King show (Miami years), 1970-1979 ; Miscellaneous unlabeled tapes, 1970-1989 ; Mutual Radio theater/Zero hour, 1970-1979 ; Special events, 1963-1998 ; Political/Historical events, 1960-1985 ; The World today, 1958-1982 ; NBC sound bites ; Obituaries ; Source reports ; Phonograph collection ; Mutual News ; Network tape files
Acquisition Information
Gift of Westwood One, Inc., 2000.
- Audiocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Audiotapes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Phonograph records Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Mutual Broadcasting System, Inc. records, 1952-2000
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
