The greatest story ever told [sound recording]. 1948-1956.

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The greatest story ever told [sound recording]. 1948-1956.

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Scope: Radio program consisting of dramatized bible stories distributed on vinyl discs by the United States Armed Forces Radio and Television Service for use by U.S. forces stationed overseas. Written by Henry Denker. Originally broadcast within the continental U.S. by the American Broadcasting Company.

634 sound discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 16 in.

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