Radio Shack Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape Library, Recordings of Various Artists, 1970-1980
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Artifact Overview
The transformative effects of magnetic tape upon sound, broadcast, and computing history cannot be overstated. In 1930, German companies AEG and BASF revised wire recording technology by using a new material: plastic tape coated with magnetic iron pigment. Its proposed applications were varied, idealistic and practical: recording music and radio, factory automation, data storage, media lending libraries, and many others.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Audiotape
Date Made
1970-1980
Creators
Creator Notes
A tape library consisting of three audiotapes and holder, made by Radio Shack. The tapes have been recorded with a wide variety of musical artists, possibly by Robert Casey.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.12.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Polyester (Fiber)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 7.375 in
Inscriptions
tape reel inserts:
Tape Library
Radio Shack
96.12.35.1:
Side - Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends
Side 1 – Ian & Sylvia – Lovin Sound
Side 2 – Judy Collins – In My Life, Wild Flowers, Who Knows Where, The Time Goes
96.12.35.2:
Side 1 – The Johnny Cash Songbook
Side 1 – Pete Seeger – The World of Pete Seeger
Side 2 – Seeger – The World of Pete Seeger
Melanie – Please Love Me
96.12.35.3:
Brahms Symphony #1
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