Sound Recordings Relating to National Parks, 1970–2005

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Sound Recordings Relating to National Parks, 1970–2005

1970-2005

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/68121278

This series consists of sound recordings from the Harpers Ferry Center that are standalone audio, that is, are not part of a moving image production. This series includes oral histories and interviews, recordings that were used at audio stations at National Park sites, and Traveler Information System (TIS) messages, played on AM radio stations on loops, that provided guidance to park visitors.

11 audio reels and 20 audio cassettes

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National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11673131

National Archives at College Park

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