American Red Cross personal phonograph record, no date, circa early 1940-1945.

typical side

typical side

Name/Title

American Red Cross personal phonograph record, no date, circa early 1940-1945.

Entry/Object ID

2007.033.0005

Description

American Red Cross personal phonograph record, no date, circa early 1940-1945. 6-1/2" diameter, small hole; printed paper (yellow) on both both sides; playing speed not indicated, but it is probably 78 rpm. Not played; contents not known. "A Personal Message from a Service Man Through Facilties Provided by American Red Cross." Used by for those serving in the military in World War Two. Sometimes called a 'talking letter'.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.033

Source or Donor

Auriema, Angela

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Angela Auriema.

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1945

Notes

Date: 1940-1945

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2007-05-04