Nevada, One of Fifty: Radio Shows

Collection

Identifier: 97-02

Scope and Contents

Nevada, One of Fifty was a series of radio programs produced by the University of Nevada, Reno, as part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebration, which explored various aspects of the state: history, politics, immigrants, Native Americans, government, ghost towns, art, and some individuals. George Herman, professor of English at the University of Nevada, was the most frequent host but every show featured a different guest. Forty-six programs were produced. This collection is incomplete; Programs 30, 36, 37, and 42-44 were not received with the collection.

Dates

Creation: 1976

Creator

Herman, George (English professor) (Creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Nevada, One of Fifty was a series of radio programs produced by the University of Nevada, Reno, as part of the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration, which explored various aspects of the state: history, politics, immigrants, Native Americans, government, ghost towns, art, and some individuals. George Herman, professor of English at the University of Nevada, was the most frequent host but every show featured a different guest.

Full Extent

2.44 Linear Feet (4 boxes) : 40 sound cassettes (approximately 10 hrs.): analog, 3 3/4 ips, mono, 2 3/4 in. x 4 in, 1/4 in tape

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Nevada, one of fifty was a series of radio programs produced by the University of Nevada, Reno, as part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebration, which explored various aspects of the state: history, politics, immigrants, Native Americans, government, ghost towns, art, and some individuals. George Herman, professor of English at the University of Nevada, was the most frequent host but every show featured a different guest. The collection contains 40 cassettee recordings of the program.