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 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Robert R. McCormick. Bound collections of speeches

 Collection
Identifier: I-130
Abstract

Col. Robert R. McCormick delivered a weekly radio address over WGN, and spoke frequently on other occasions. This series consists of collections of printed versions of his addresses (including some typescripts) that have been bound into volumes. His talks cover a wide range of topics, but primarily involve his views on the United States, relations with other countries (including World War II), the Army, and the newspaper business.

Dates: 1924 - 1946

Robert R. McCormick. Recordings of speeches; recordings of operas and operettas

 Collection
Identifier: I-55
Abstract This series was formed around recordings of the speeches of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. (The series contains both the original transcription discs, and later copies on magnetic tape.) These speeches are primarly those given during a weekly musical broadcast, but include a few speeches delivered on other occasions. The topics covered by McCormick in his speeches include American history, politics and...
Dates: 1938 - 1957