"A Charlie Brown Christmas" Sound Recording and Book, 1977
THF126319 / "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Sound Recording and Book, 1977
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Artifact Overview
The television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired on December 9, 1965. It was one of the most watched shows on TV up until that time and one of the top-rated Christmas specials of all time. This 1977 set, including a read-along storybook and play-along 45 rpm record, was designed to give children a head start in reading.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Children's book
Date Made
1977
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2002.130.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in (Book)
Width: 7.25 in (Book)
Diameter: 6.875 in (Phonograph record)
Inscriptions
on front:
READ-ALONG BOOK & RECORD / The Charlie Brown Record Company Presents / A Charlie Brown Christmas / by Charles M. Schulz
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