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The Atlanta Tapes
by The Atlanta Tapes
Welcome to Atlanta Tapes. In the 1980s, before instant communication, my mom created a series of cassette tape diaries, sent by mail to my grandmother and grandfather in New Zealand. These tapes are more than just recordings; they're a personal chronicle of life in Atlanta, a snapshot of a time, and a story waiting to be shared. This project aims to preserve these unique audio diaries by converting them to digital MP3 files, cataloging their contents, and developing them into an audiobook experience.http://www.atlantatapes.com http://www.instagram.com/maitlandvalentine
Episodes
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Episode 23 SVW Tapes - June 30th, 1980.mp3
Summary of Nana and Grandad Carr’s Recording from Christchurch (June Update): In this personal update, Nana shares a wide range of news and stories from Christchurch. She notes the weather has been unusually cold with frequent frosts. Health-wise, there's no flu going around, though she was...
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Episode 22 - SVW Tapes_02_jul_1980.mp3
This is a transcribed audio tape from someone in New Zealand to a woman named Sharon, likely living in the United States. The speaker rambles conversationally, sharing personal updates about friends and family, local news, financial concerns (especially regarding cars and petrol), and reflections...
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Episode 21 SVW Tapes - 10th March 1980
This is a long, rambling, stream-of-consciousness letter from someone (probably a grandparent or older relative) catching up on family news. It covers a wide range of topics including: * **Weather:** Discusses the change from dull weather to the first day of autumn/spring, depending on the...
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Episode 20 - svwtapes - 1st August, 1978
This audio tape documents a family's road trip across the United States. Starting in South Lake Tahoe, they visited Bodie ghost town, Yosemite National Park, Fresno, King's Canyon, and Sequoia National Park. They then traveled to Los Angeles, where they reconnected with people from a previous...
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Episode 8 - SVW Tapes - 17th March, 1980
This is a long, rambling monologue recorded on St. Patrick's Day. The speaker discusses current events (Kennedy vs. the President, politics), her busy family life with gymnastics, soccer, choir, church, cleaning campers for extra money, and the spring soccer season. She recounts an amusing story...
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Episode 10 - SVW Tapes - 19th February, 1981
This is a summary of a news report and a personal tape recording. **News Report Summary:** * **Crime:** A drug raid in Smyrna resulted in the confiscation of half a pound of cocaine, five arrests, and an estimated street value of $1 million. More arrests are expected. * **Fire:** A fire at an...
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Episode 19 - 15th December, 1981
This is a child's enthusiastic account of their Christmas and other recent activities. It covers a variety of topics: * **Christmas Gifts:** A detailed list of presents received, including toys (Star Wars figures and castle, an elephant, knuckles bones), clothes (hats, shoes, sweater, underwear),...
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Episode 18 - SVW Tapes - 10th December, 1981
The speaker discusses several topics: * **Weather & Season:** The unusually rainy weather, a cool snap, and the changing leaves. * **Business Matters:** Graham's communication, and a situation with Brian Hazlock wanting to buy a business. * **Visitors & Social Commentary:** Pat Lyford's visit…
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Episode 17 - SVW Tapes - 05 December, 1981
This is a recording from someone to their family. They are detailing their recent move into a cottage on the Ealson estate. She talks about how the cottage was filthy and in need of a lot of work, but she and her family are fixing it up. There was no fridge so Mrs. Ealson got one delivered and…
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Episode 16 - SVW Tapes - 10th November, 1981
This is a recording from a woman in Atlanta to someone (presumably a friend or family) detailing recent events in her life and responding to a tape she received. She discusses: * A recent weekend trip to New York City with her husband. * Her surprise new job working at a travel agency. * Local...
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Episode 15 - SVW Tapes- 30th October, 1981
This is a long, rambling, informal audio letter catching up a friend or family member on recent events. The speaker details a whirlwind of activity since the recipient's departure, including: * **A chaotic trip to the airport with family.** * **Finding a new place to live:** They are moving into…
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Episode 14 - SVW Tapes - 26th June, 1981
This is a summary of a local news broadcast and a personal letter: **News Broadcast Summary:** * **Detroit Strike:** Thousands of Detroit city workers are on strike, with the mayor claiming the city is broke. Unions are negotiating, but tensions are high. * **Copper Industry Strike:** 39,000…
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Episode 13 - SVW Tapes - 20th June 1981
This is a summary of a local news broadcast and a personal letter: **News Broadcast Summary:** * **Detroit Strike:** Thousands of Detroit city workers are on strike, with the mayor claiming the city is broke. Unions are negotiating, but tensions are high. * **Copper Industry Strike:** 39,000…
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Episode 12 - SVW Tapes - 20th May, 1981
The speaker is sending a follow-up tape to their family, triggered by mail from them and covering topics they forgot to mention in the previous tape. They discuss a variety of subjects, including: * **Family matters:** The family's new kettle, Maitland's progress at school and like for his new...
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Episode 11 - SVW Tapes - 10th May, 1981
Here's a summary: * **Local Events:** The letter discusses various local events, including happenings at the Harvest Moon Saloon, Bert Lanceer's house being decorated for a historic home tour, the Metropolitan Opera Hill, and a fundraiser for cerebral palsy with Muhammad Ali. * **Family News:** A...
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Episode 9 - SVW Tapes - 25th January, 1981
On January 25, 1981, the speaker is catching up on correspondence. She discusses the recent release of hostages, the inauguration, and her father's birthday. She mentions a flu that has been circulating in her family. She expresses delight in receiving a parcel, explaining that her thank-you...
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Episode 7 - SVW Tapes - 18 December, 1979
This is a long, rambling recording from someone in December (likely 1970s based on some references) detailing their life in a new cottage in the United States. They talk about receiving Christmas candy in the mail, their children's recent activities, and a recent basketball win. They also discuss...
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Episode 6 - SVW Tapes - 30th September, 1979
This is a long, rambling recording from someone (presumably a woman) to a friend, touching on many aspects of her life in late September. Here's a summary: * **Greeting and Weather:** She starts by noting the date (around September 29th/30th) and the change in weather - from hot and humid to cool...
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Episode 3 - SVW Tapes - 27 April, 1979
This is a recording of a personal message, likely to a family member, filled with local Atlanta news, personal anecdotes, and family updates. **Traffic and News:** It begins with a traffic report for the Atlanta area, detailing congested highways and alternative routes. It then moves into a…
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Episode 1- SVW Tapes 27th November, 1979
This news report from the American Entertainment Network Chemark focuses on several key events: * **Iran Hostage Crisis:** President Carter reaffirms his commitment to freeing the American hostages in Iran, but warns of future challenges. There's discussion of the Shah's medical treatment in the…
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Episode 2 - SVW Tapes 17 Dec, 1978
Welcome to Atlanta Tapes. In the 1980s, before instant communication, my mom created a series of cassette tape diaries, sent by mail to my grandmother and grandfather in New Zealand. These tapes are more than just recordings; they're a personal chronicle of life in Atlanta, a snapshot of a time,...
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Episode 5 - SVW Tapes - 8th July, 1979
http://www.atlantatapes.com This is a detailed account of a trip across the United States, starting around May 25th and going until early July. The speaker details visits to San Antonio, Carlsbad Caverns, El Paso, White Sands National Monument, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Bandelier…
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Episode 4 - SVW Tapes - 4th July, 1978
This text is a transcription of someone talking about their travels in the United States, focusing on a conference they attended in Denver, Colorado, and the subsequent road trip they took through the Rockies and beyond. The speaker details encounters with interesting people, including conference...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Atlanta Tapes. In the 1980s, before instant communication, my mom created a series of cassette tape diaries, sent by mail to my grandmother and grandfather in New Zealand. These tapes are more than just recordings; they're a personal chronicle of life in Atlanta, a snapshot of a time, and a story waiting to be shared. This project aims to preserve these unique audio diaries by converting them to digital MP3 files, cataloging their contents, and developing them into an audiobook experience.http://www.atlantatapes.com http://www.instagram.com/maitlandvalentine
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