Audio, circa 1930-1977
Part of collection: Frederick O. Barnum III collection of RCA Victor Company negatives (1995-220)
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930-1977
Scope and Contents
The Audio series contains images related to non-broadcast sound equipment. The series is organized into eleven subseries: Commercial sound equipment, Equipment, Intercom, Loud speakers, Manufacturing sets & records, Meters, Microphones, Phonographs & transcriptions, Record changers, Sound trucks, and Speakers. The series materials date from 1930 to 1977. The Meters subseries are primarily images of audio meters like decibel and acoustic gauges measurements, but it’s possible other types of meters are in this subseries related to broadcasting. Additionally meters appear in other series such as the Radio/TV broadcasting series.
Extent
From the Collection: 165 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Negatives and films are stored offsite in cold storage and must acclimate to room temperature prior to viewing (Boxes 1-298 and Film Cans 1-28). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Subjects
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Radio Corporation of America (Organization)
- From the Collection: Victor Talking Machine Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
