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Collection Overview

Title: Albert Cunningham radio scripts, 1982

ID: 1000/CUNN_1004

Primary Creator: Cunningham, Albert

Extent: 24.0 Folders. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranaged in 1 series.

Date Acquired: 05/00/2001

Subjects: Radio programs

Abstract

Radio scripts from the 1982 radio show, “The Music of Black America.”

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains scripts from the radio program, “The Music of Black America.” The first folder of the collection contains a preliminary outline of the show’s segments, and the remaining folders contain the scripts of the segments themselves. The collection appears to be lacking the script for one of the 24 episodes.

Collection Historical Note

“The Music of Black America” was a radio show written and produced in Los Angeles. The program was presented in 24 one hour episodes, and was aired nationally on syndicated radio in conjunction with Black Music Month during May and June of 1982. The program was hosted by J.J. Johnson (a Los Angeles radio personality) and Lou Rawls. The donor of the collection, Al Cunningham, was the show’s principal writer and producer.

Subject/Index Terms

Radio programs

Administrative Information

Repository: Center for Black Music Research

Alternate Extent Statement: 24 Folders

Access Restrictions: None

Use Restrictions: None

Physical Access Note: Includes outlines and scripts

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Scripts],
[All]

Series 1: Scripts

Box 1

Folder 1: Radio show outlines
Folder 2-20: Radio show scripts