Yearbook of radio and television (1959)

Record Details:

Title:
Yearbook of radio and television
Date:
1959
Publisher:
New York : Radio Daily Corp.
Volume:
Radio annual and television yearbook (1959)
Leaf #:
000871
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound, Year Book, and Books
Format:
Annuals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Recorded Sound Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 28, 2023
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