Book Beat recordings
Scope and Content
The Don Swaim Collection includes audio tape reels and cassettes of interviews and radio broadcasts. Featured in this collection are the original masters of the radio series "Book Beat." Also included are broadcasts for "Mr. Shirer Gives a Talk," uncut author interviews, highlights on 1986 PEN International Conference, American Book Award speeches, and the 10-part series "Looking for the Great American Novel."
Dates
- Creation: 1975-1998
Creator
- From the Collection: Swaim, Don (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Restrictions on Access
The physical reels and cassettes containing the recordings found in this collection can be viewed at the Mahn Center, but cannot be played. The collection is fully digitized and available online.
Extent
From the Collection: 12.18 cubic feet
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author's last name.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
