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Hapax Legomena
by Brian L. Frye
A collection of unique found historical sound recordings. Acetate records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, &c.
Episodes
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Brian L. Frye Laughing
This is a looped & layered recording of Brian L. Frye laughing.
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Campus Voices: Free Speech on College Campuses
My media law student Zach Epperson invited me to appear on his WRFL 88.1 fm Lexington radio show, Campus Voices, and talk about the First Amendment and free speech on college campuses.
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National Automobile Dealers Association, "America's Automobile Man" (1977)
In 1977, the National Automobile Dealers Association, a trade group for car dealers, released this promotional 7" record, extolling "America's Fifth Freedom: Freedom of Mobility." As the sleeve observes: "Americans know about the 'four freedoms' - freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom…
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Tim Stamps, Ham Radio Recording (1975)
"Here's a tape I recorded in 1975 from a Heathkit ham radio. A few minutes on a reel-to-reel tape." - Tim Stamps.
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The Wrestling Album (1985)
This LP was released in 1985 by the WWF and features most of the prominent professional wrestling stars and personalities of that era.
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Marco, Voice of the Zodiac (1972)
"This is small reel-to-reel tape my dad got from a radio station. He would get lots of tapes from radio stations and give them to me, then I would record over some of them, cut them up for tape-loops or whatever, but most of the time would leave the spots as-is. This is marked 'Marco' and 'demo,'...
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Kathie Stamps, [High School French Exercises] (c. 1970s)
"Here's part of a tape from a French class at Somerset (KY) High School (1970s). There was a tape lab with several stations that had reel-to-reel tape recorders, connected to a master reel-to-reel tape player. A tape from a textbook company would be played on the main machine, which would feed to...
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Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (August 1967)
A sermon delivered by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley, protestant activist-preacher of the Free Presbyterians of Northern Ireland in about August 1967. Paisley is introduced by Rev. Billy James Hargis. Via Tim Stamps.
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Kinney Shoes Back to School Jingle Contest (1960)
In 1960, Kinney Shoes distributed copies of this acetate record on cardboard, encouraging customers to participate in its jingle contest for prizes.
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Ellen Van Brimmer, Pepsi for Christmas (early 1940s)
An acetate recording in which Ellen Van Brimmer recommends bringing a case of Pepsi-Cola as a gift to the hostess of a Christmas party. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Vern Jassell, I Wish I Were Single Again (1941)
An acetate recording of Vern Jassell singing "I Wish I Were Single Again" in 1941. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner, "Stille Nacht" (1948)
Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner sing "Stille Nacht," probably on December 26, 1948. Provided by Tim Stamps
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The Atkinsons, "Silent Night, Holy Night," December 26, 1946
An acetate recording in which Mr. Atkinson (?) announces that Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Graner will sing "Silent Night, Holy Night," which they proceed to do, very poorly. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Clemie & Mrs. Zileweski (1942)
An acetate recording of a young woman interviewing a number of other women and men, presumably of Polish descent. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Captain Video & the Video Ranger / Post Cereal (1942)
An acetate recording of a boy announcing "Captain Video and the Video Ranger!" and "Eat Post cereal, it's good for you!" Provided by Tim Stamps
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"Man on the Street," South Bend, Indiana (1948)
An acetate recording of a skit in which a police officer stops a motorist for running a stop sign. The motorist's wife pleads for mercy, and the police office lets them go. The man playing the police officer has a strong Irish accent. Provided by Tim Stamps
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WFBC-TV, Greenville, South Carolina, Winter 1956-57, ~12:50pm-1:35pm
In the winter of 1956-57, Jerry Stamps made an audio recording of three television programs broadcast by WFBC-TV, Channel 4, Greenville, South Carolina, between about 12:50 pm and 1:35pm in the afternoon. The first program is "This is the Life" (produced by the Lutheran Church and synod). The...
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Ellen Van Brimmer - Crosley Home Recording (Xmas Carols)
A Crosley Home Recording acetate disc of Ellen Van Brimmer singing Christmas carols. Provided by Tim Stamps
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Stereo-Monophonic Test Record #1
Test record provided by Electronics World, formerly Radio & TV News.
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1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 2
Direct Distributor Success Stories: Olaf and Alice Tuhkahnen, Ruby Direct Distributors, Minnesota Fred and Jan Sanborn, Diamond Direct Distributors, California Paul and Anita Lee, Emerald Direct Distributors, Delaware
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1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 1
Opening - Sung by the Sanborn Singers Direct Distributor Success Stories: Vince and Alice Gaffey, Diamond Direct Distributors, Illinois Larry and Janice Culkins, Emerald Direct Distributors, N.C.
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Gerald Jaggers, "Unions, Dictators, and Ghandi" (May 18, 1938)
Gerald Jaggers, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, discusses unions, the unique characteristics of different United States cities, and why he thinks Gandhi was a dictator and FDR is almost a dictator in 1938. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Jean Cummings, History of U.K.'s Guignol Theater (May 29, 1939)
Jean Cummings, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes the history of the University of Kentucky's Guignol Theater in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Charles A. Moore, Why I Like For Girls to Wear Short Dresses (May 9, 1939)
Charles A. Moore, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, explains why he prefers women to wear short dresses in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Elizabeth Farrar, Television (May 29, 1939)
Elizabeth Farrar, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes television in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Joe Hodges, How Coal is Mined (May 29, 1939)
Joe Hodges, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes coal mining in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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Trosclair, "It Don't But One Night Before Christmas" & Selected Radio Commercials (1967)
This is a complimentary 45rpm single distributed by Bergeron Plymouth in New Orleans, Louisiana. It features "Trosclair" (J.B. Kling Jr.), "The Voice of Bergeron Plymouth, reciting a "Cajun" interpretation of Clement Moore's popular Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." The flip side…
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Stuart Sherman on Charles Ludlam (August 10, 1989)
An August 10, 1989 interview in which the artist Stuart A. Sherman (November 9, 1945 – September, 14 2001) remembers the actor, director, and playwright Charles Braun Ludlam (April 12, 1943 – May 28, 1987).
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Thomas Bryant, Jr., The Hemp Industry in Kentucky (April 7, 1938)
Thomas Bryant, Jr., a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes the hemp industry in Kentucky as it existed in 1938. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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A Poetry Reading by Robert B. Rudd (For Private Circulation Only) (1966)
Robert B. Rudd graduated from Hamilton College in 1909, and became an English professor at Dartmouth College. This record was recorded in 1966 by James L. Hildebrand. You can hear the ice clinking in Rudd's glass as he reads & reminisces. The Pasture (Robert Frost) Stopping by Woods on a Snowy...
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A collection of unique found historical sound recordings. Acetate records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, &c.
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