Hapax Legomena

By Brian L. Frye

A collection of unique found historical sound recordings. Acetate records, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, &c.... more

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How many episodes does Hapax Legomena have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Hapax Legomena episodes:

December 24, 2018 "Man on the Street," South Bend, Indiana (1948)
An acetate recording of a skit in which a police officer stops a motorist for running a stop sign. The motorist's wife pleads for mercy, and the police office lets them go. The man playing the police officer has a strong Irish accent.
Provided by Tim Stamps
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2min
December 24, 2018 WFBC-TV, Greenville, South Carolina, Winter 1956-57, ~12:50pm-1:35pm
In the winter of 1956-57, Jerry Stamps made an audio recording of three television programs broadcast by WFBC-TV, Channel 4, Greenville, South Carolina, between about 12:50 pm and 1:35pm in the afternoon. The first program is "This is the Life" (produced by the Lutheran Church and synod). The second is "This is the Answer" (Baptist). The third of "Dr. Christian." The third program also contains a commercial for an antiseptic.
Provided by Tim Stamps
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45min
December 22, 2018 Ellen Van Brimmer - Crosley Home Recording (Xmas Carols)
A Crosley Home Recording acetate disc of Ellen Van Brimmer singing Christmas carols.
Provided by Tim Stamps
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3min
December 19, 2018 Stereo-Monophonic Test Record #1
Test record provided by Electronics World, formerly Radio & TV News.
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13min
December 17, 2018 Kindli Alphorn: Echo vom Wiss Meile / Alpenfrieden
Two spooky tracks of alphorn music from the album The Kindli Presents Swiss Folklore Music (~1960?). Both feature Joe Schmid on alphorn performing songs composed by Jo Juli, with yodeling in the background.
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3min
December 10, 2018 1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 2
Direct Distributor Success Stories:
Olaf and Alice Tuhkahnen, Ruby Direct Distributors, Minnesota
Fred and Jan Sanborn, Diamond Direct Distributors, California
Paul and Anita Lee, Emerald Direct Distributors, Delaware
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31min
December 09, 2018 1970 Amway International Convention Highlights - Record 1, Side 1
Opening - Sung by the Sanborn Singers
Direct Distributor Success Stories:
Vince and Alice Gaffey, Diamond Direct Distributors, Illinois
Larry and Janice Culkins, Emerald Direct Distributors, N.C.
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30min
December 08, 2018 Gerald Jaggers, "Unions, Dictators, and Ghandi" (May 18, 1938)
Gerald Jaggers, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, discusses unions, the unique characteristics of different United States cities, and why he thinks Gandhi was a dictator and FDR is almost a dictator in 1938. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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8min
December 08, 2018 Jean Cummings, History of U.K.'s Guignol Theater (May 29, 1939)
Jean Cummings, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, describes the history of the University of Kentucky's Guignol Theater in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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3min
December 08, 2018 Charles A. Moore, Why I Like For Girls to Wear Short Dresses (May 9, 1939)
Charles A. Moore, a student in Dr. Sutherland's English 6 Public Speaking class at the University of Kentucky, explains why he prefers women to wear short dresses in 1939. Acetate record via Tim Stamps.
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2min

FAQs about Hapax Legomena:

How many episodes does Hapax Legomena have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.