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Record 565/572
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The third of eight audio tapes in the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) radio series "Manpower." The tape includes on-the-job interviews with 5 blind individuals from different states. Contents in interview order: Clarence Olson, Assistant Branch Manager (NE); James Stephens, Tabulating Machine Operator (NY); Opal Davidson, Housewife and Newspaper Correspondent (IL); Bill Karson, Office Suppy Salesman, (NY); Buddy Burton, Professional Musician (IL). Each interview is 4 minutes and 30 seconds in length. Includes a printed Manpower series flyer with a complete list of interviews. Flyer indicates that Gregor Ziemer, AFB Director of Public Education, conducted the interviews. Also includes a typewritten form-letter on AFB letterhead dated January 6, 1961 from Ziemer to the "Program Director," with a list of available series. Open-reel recording on magnetic tape is stored in original metal canister with AFB label. Included is the brown fibre-board mailing container with metal reinforced corners and green strap.
Manpower [Sound recording] - Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Manpower radio series flyer

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Last modified on: April 02, 2010