Andre Schenker papers, 1918-1972.

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Andre Schenker papers, 1918-1972.

Transcripts of radio broadcasts (1935-1949) reflecting Schenker's activities as commentator at radio station WTIC, Hartford, Conn., chiefly concerning events leading to and of World War II and its aftermath, including D-Day, Pearl Harbor, and the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt; writings including his Why, the Greatest Dates in History; teaching notes and other papers relating to his duties with University of Connecticut History Dept. and university affairs; correspondence with friends, colleagues, and former students; papers concerning his involvement in town and community affairs including his work with Young Republicans of Tolland County and the Town Government Committee; biographical materials; newspaper clippings; and other papers.

12.5 linear ft.

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WTIC (Radio station : Hartford, Conn.)

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He was the son of James (lawyer, financier) and Sara (Delano) Roosevelt. He married Anna Eleanor Roosevelt on March 17, 1905, and had six children: Anna, James, Franklin, Elliott, Franklin Jr., John. He received his B.A. from Harvard in 1904 and later attended Columbia University Law School. Roosevelt was admitted to the Bar in 1907 and worked for the Carter, Ledyard, and Milburn firm in New York City from 1907 to 19...

Schenker, Andre, 1897-1973

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Professor of history at University of Connecticut and world affairs commentator, of Mansfield, Conn. From the description of Andre Schenker papers, 1918-1972. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 28420333 ...

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