Recording of radio program "The Quiz Kids" [sound recording] / 1945 November 11.

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Recording of radio program "The Quiz Kids" [sound recording] / 1945 November 11.

Recording of a special Armistice Day program of "The Quiz Kids" during which G. T. Seaborg first announced the discovery of elements 95 (Americium) and 96 (Curium). The children, ages 5-15, interviewed Seaborg instead of the usual program in which they would be asked questions.

1 sound tape reel (1 hr.) : 7 1/2 ips, analog, mono. ; 7 in.

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American Institute of Physics

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