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- Aristo Theater of the Air, Part 2, October 21, 1945
- Mark Austad (later known as Mark Evans) hosts the second part of Aristo Theater of the Air, with selections from June Havoc (There Must Be Someone for Me); Wilbur Evans (Girls), a war bonds advertisement, and Corinna Mura (Carlotta_/
- Count Basie with Willis Conover, others
- Photograph of Count Basie, an unidentified person, Jimmy Rushing, and Willis Conover
- Duke Ellington at the piano, April 21, 1946, 2:05-2:35 a.m.
- Recording of Duke Ellington playing solo piano, following a late-night interview with Willis Conover at radio station WWDC.
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 1 and 3
- In Part 1, Willis Conover's Saturday Night Dance Party program begins with Artie Shaw's "Just Kiddin' Around." Conover then discusses the rarity of some of the records he will play during this program, which is dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington, with selections "Animal Crackers," (sound drops briefly) "Bugle Call Rag," Freeze and Melt," and "Black and Tan Fantasy." In Part 3, Conover and Emerson Parker, an Ellington expert, record collector, and broadcaster at station WQQW, introduce selections including "Black Beauty" and "I've Got the World on a String."
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 2 and 4
- In Part 2, Conover introduces Emerson Parker, an Ellington expert, record collector, and broadcaster at station WQQW, who introduces "Take It Easy," "Mood Indigo," "Sweet Mama," and "Hot and Bothered." In Part 4, Conover and Parker introduce "I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter," "Ebony Rhapsody," "Stompy Jones," and "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" (the end of the introduction and the tune are in part 5). Gil Lilly is credited as working in the control room.
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 5 and 7
- In Part 5, Emerson Parker's introduction of "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" concludes, followed by the tune, along with "Solitude," "Clarinet Lament," "Ring Dem Bells," and "Hodge Podge" (introduction only, tune is in part 6). In Part 7, after station identification, Conover notes that Jerry Rhea will be joining the discussion soon, and reminisces about broadcasting during a stay at Walter Reed Army Medical Center while in military service; Conover also asks listeners to send comments on the program. Parker and Conover introduce "Tootin' Through the Roof," "Pitter Panther Patter," "Warm Valley," and "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me."
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 6 and 8
- In Part 6, "Hodge Podge" is followed by Willis Conover and Emerson Parker introducing, "Braggin' in Brass," "Boy Meets Horn," "Mobile Bay, and "Night Song." In Part 8, "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me" is followed by Cottontail, and Conover and Parker discussing "Take the A-Train," and "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'." Conover talks about seeing Ellington live for the first time just a few months before, at Turner's Arena.
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 9 and 11
- In Part 9, Conover introduces Duke Ellington himself, along with Billy Strayhorn, to Emerson Parker, and interviews Ellington about his personnel, travel plans, and early recordings. In Part 11, the interview continues after selections from Ellington's Black, Brown & Beige Suite.
- Duke Ellington Cavalcade, Parts 10 and 12
- In Part 10, the interview with Duke Ellington continues, up to the introduction of the Black, Brown & Beige Suite. In Part 12, the interview continues further, including discussion of Mercer Ellington. Conover speaks more about his stay at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, along with fellow broadcaster Mark Austad (later known as Mark Evans). Jerry Rhea also speaks. Conover credits Frank Turner as the photographer for the evening (images are also in this collection), and notes that those in attendance included Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Jerry Rhea with his wife and sister, Oscar Pettiford, and Emerson Parker. The recording closes with "Ring Dem Bells."
- EnBee Jamboree, August 22, 1947
- Willis Conover hosts a program advertising the holdings of EnBee Records, at 1016 7th St NW in Washington, D.C. The theme song is Stan Kenton's "Machito,"and other selections include Francis Craig, "Near You"; The Beale Street Boys, "Lights Out"; the signoff theme from Sunday spirituals show, “God Be With You”; and the King Cole Trio, "I Miss You So."
- EnBee Jamboree, June 14, 1947; labor dispute arbitration
- On side 1, Willis Conover hosts a program advertising the holdings of EnBee Record Sales, at 1016 7th St NW in Washington, D.C. The theme song is Stan Kenton's "Machito,"and other selections include Roy Milton's "Camille's Boogie"; Duke Ellington, "Minnehaha Part 2"; Reverend Utah Smith, "God's Mighty Hand;" and Herb Jeffries, "When I Write My Song." Side 2 contains a labor arbitration hearing between the Bakery and Confectionary Union Local 350 AFL, an employer (Mr. C), and a former employee (Mr. A). Arbitrators include Dr. Jane Emmel Gorman of Hunter College, and John A. Zellers, former president of the New York Board of Trade.
- Excerpt of speech by Harry S Truman, March 17, 1948: “Special message to the Congress on the threat to the freedom of Europe”
- Recording of President Harry S. Truman's speech, “Special message to the Congress on the threat to the freedom of Europe,” followed by announcer Mark Austad (later known as Mark Evans) interviewing Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho and Rep. Dewey Short of Missouri.
- Hazel and Harold, April 21, 1946
- Recording of a radio comedy, Hazel and Harold, featuring Willis Conover as Harold and Nathalie Sherman as Hazel. The program is reminiscent of the early Ethel and Albert programs he did with Peg Lynch at WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland, before the Second World War.
- Hazel and Harold, April 28, 1946
- Recording of a radio comedy, Hazel and Harold, featuring Willis Conover as Harold and Nathalie Sherman as Hazel. The program is reminiscent of the early Ethel and Albert programs he did with Peg Lynch at WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland, before the Second World War.
- Hazel and Harold, February 10, 1946
- Recording of a radio comedy, Hazel and Harold, featuring Willis Conover as Harold and Nathalie Sherman as Hazel. The program is reminiscent of the early Ethel and Albert programs he did with Peg Lynch at WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland, before the Second World War.
- Hazel and Harold, January 6, 1946
- Recording of a radio comedy, Hazel and Harold, featuring Willis Conover as Harold and Nathalie Sherman as Hazel. The program is reminiscent of the early Ethel and Albert programs he did with Peg Lynch at WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland, before the Second World War.
- Hazel and Harold, March 3, 1946
- Recording of a radio comedy, Hazel and Harold, featuring Willis Conover as Harold and Nathalie Sherman as Hazel. The program is reminiscent of the early Ethel and Albert programs he did with Peg Lynch at WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland, before the Second World War.
- Lionel Hampton at the Howard Theater, May 8, 1946, part 5
- Conclusion of the concert by Lionel Hampton and his band, performing at a benefit for the Junior Citizens and Police Corps at the Howard Theater. The recording consists mainly of a drum solo.
- Lionel Hampton at the Howard Theater, May 8, 1946, parts 2 and 4
- Recording of Lionel Hampton and band, performing at a benefit for the Junior Citizens and Police Corps at the Howard Theater.
- Louis Armstrong, radio program
- Louis Armstrong plays tunes and reads advertisements on Willis Conover's radio show. He mentions that he was performing at the Blue Mirror, situating this program between December 22, 1949, and January 4, 1950.
- Melody Lane, part 1
- Recording of the first part of Melody Lane, hosted by Mark Austad. The mention of a January, 1947 sale by sponsor Zlotnick the Furrier, provides an approximate date.
- Melody Lane, part 1
- Recording of part 1 of Melody Lane, hosted by Mark Austad.
- Melody Lane, part 1 of 2, August 15, 1946
- Recording of the first part of Melody Lane, hosted by Mark Austad.
- Melody Lane, part 2 of 2, August 15, 1945
- Recording of the second part of Melody Lane, hosted by Mark Austad.
- Mercer Ellington, Jack Teagarden, and Willis Conover
- Photograph of Mercer Ellington, Jack Teagarden, and Willis Conover, likely in a backstage dressing room. Teagarden is in the center, playing trombone.
- Nat "King" Cole Trio with Willis Conover
- Willis Conover presents Nat "King" Cole and his trio in a special message broadcast to his sister, Elizabeth, on the occasion of her wedding.
- Ozzie Nelson and Rosanne Stevens
- Photograph of Ozzie Nelson and Rosanne Stevens at station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland. A handwritten note by Conover on the back of the photo identifies Nelson and Stevens, with date and location. A copy of Metronome magazine is at Nelson's right elbow.
- Ozzie Nelson with Rosanne Stevens and Willis Conover
- Photograph of Ozzie Nelson with Roseanne Stevens and Willis Conover. Conover's back is to the camera.
- Portrait of Willis Conover
- Portrait of Willis Conover for a publicity photo for radio station WWDC.
- Selections from the Dixieland vs. Bebop Concert, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1948
- Recording of selections from the Dixieland vs. Bebop concert held May 23, 1948, at the Music Hall at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, DC. Advertisements for the concert indicate that Charlie Parker, Wild Bill Davison, Joe Sullivan, Sir Charles, and George Wettling were among the performers. These selections include tunes not included on the 2008 commercial release "Charlie Parker: Washington D.C. 1948," as well as enough overlap in content (C-Jam Blues, Tiny's Blues) to confirm the event.
- Tommy Tucker
- Photograph of Tommy Tucker, seated at a microphone. Willis Conover may be partially visible in the background at right.
- Tommy Tucker
- Photograph of Tommy Tucker at WTBO. He is identified, along with the date and location, on another photo in this collection.
- Tommy Tucker and two unidentified people
- Photograph of Tommy Tucker and two unidentified people at a pair of microphones at radio station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland. Tucker is identified, along with the year and location, in another photo in this collection.
- Tommy Tucker and unidentified woman, WTBO, Cumberland, Maryland
- Photograph of Tommy Tucker and an unidentified woman, seated at a pair of microphones.
- Tommy Tucker and Willis Conover
- Photograph of Tommy Tucker, seated at a microphone at radio station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland. Willis Conover is partially visible on his right. Tucker is identified, along with the date and location, on another photo in this collection.
- Unidentified man
- Photograph of an unidentified man, likely at radio station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland.
- Unidentified man
- Photograph of an unidentified man, likely at radio station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland.
- Unidentified music group, WTBO, Cumberland, Maryland
- Photograph of an unidentified music group, gathered around a WTBO microphone.
- Unidentified woman, WTBO, Cumberland, Maryland
- Photograph of an unidentified woman, seated near a microphone at radio station WTBO in Cumberland, Maryland. An unidentified man is partially visible on her left.
- Veterans' Cab advertisements; Meet Your Congress
- Side 1 of the recording contains five short advertisements for the Veterans' Cab company, dated February 24, 1949. Side 2 contains an excerpt of an episode of Meet Your Congress, in which United States senators discuss rent control.
- Willis Conover
- Photograph of Willis Conover in a publicity photo for radio station WWDC.
- Willis Conover: American Jazz #1
- The second part of a broadcast which featured Willis Conover discussing the music of Duke Ellington, followed by a translation in Swedish by an unknown speaker. This program occurred more than five years before the beginning of Conover's long-running VOA program, Music USA.
- Willis Conover and two unidentified men
- Photograph of Willis Conover and two unidentified men. The man in the foreground is seated at the piano.
- Willis Conover at the microphone
- Photograph of Willis Conover in a publicity photo for radio station WWDC.
- Willis Conover at the microphone
- Photograph of Willis Conover at a microphone at radio station WWDC, Washington, D.C., holding a cigarette in one hand, and the May 1949 issue of Metronome magazine in the other. Fran Warren is on the cover of the magazine.
- Willis Conover at WTBO
- Photograph of Willis Conover at WTBO in Cumberland, MD.
- Willis Conover at WWDC
- Photograph of Willis Conover and 3 unidentified men at radio station WWDC.
- Willis Conover conducting an interview at WWDC
- Photograph of Willis Conover interviewing three unidentified men.
- Willis Conover in military uniform at WWDC
- Photograph of Willis Conover in military uniform, at radio station WWDC.
- Willis Conover interviews Duke Ellington, March 27, 1948
- Recording of an interview by Willis Conover with Duke Ellington on March 27, 1948. Topics include the story behind the robe Ellington was wearing backstage, musicians, and the re-working of old material. The audio includes announcements of tune selections to be added in the studio later.