Events, 1953-1979
Part of collection: Robert W. Sarnoff papers (2464-04)
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1979
Scope and Contents
The Events series is made up of various events occurring in the life of Robert Sarnoff. This contains films depicting the dedications of new buildings for RCA, charity events and Sarnoff greeting dignitaries for RCA. Also included here are documents of the many awards received by Sarnoff from organizations such as the Imperial College of Science & Technology, Navy Distinguished Public Service Award and Liege University. The audio includes many dedications and dinners attended by Sarnoff. Of note are recordings of a dinner given in honor of the composer Sammy Cahn, at which Robert Sarnoff made an introduction and the opening of Space Mountain at Disneyworld, where Sarnoff addressed the crowd.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Linear Foot
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
Film materials are housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-66). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
