William Pahlmann papers, Series XXX. Phonograph records XXX Finding aid prepared by Christopher T. Baer, Lucas Clawson, Andrew Engel, Kenton Jaehnig, and Elizabeth Jones in 202.. Last updated on May 22, 204. Manuscripts and Archives Department
Table of Contents Summary Information...3 Biography/History...3 Scope and Contents... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Collection Inventory... 5 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository Hagley Museum and Library: Manuscripts and Archives Department Creator William Pahlmann Associates Title William Pahlmann papers, Series XXX. Phonograph records Call number XXX Date 946-97 Extent 8 phonograph records Language English Abstract This series consists of selected recordings of William Pahlmann's appearances on radio and television shows, part of his ongoing efforts to promote his own work and spread his design ideas to a wider audience. Biography/History See also http://findingaids.hagley.org/xtf/view?docid=ead/2388.xml - Page 3 -
Scope and Contents This series consists mainly of phonograph records of a handful of William Pahlmann's radio and television appearances between 946 and 97. Like other interior designers, Pahlmann sought to promote himself and his work as much as possible. In radio and television, he found a pair of particularly effective mass marketing and public relations tools, which he made key components of his publicity and public relations efforts. Appearances on radio and television allowed Pahlmann to generate interest in his interior design work and helped him drum up new business for his firm William Pahlmann Associates. Radio and television also provided Pahlmann with mass media through which he could bring his ideas regarding interior design to a wider American audience. The phonograph records in this series contain original audio recordings of several of Pahlmann's radio appearances, including his announcement of his "Path of the Sun" Everglaze fabric line and appearances on Martha Deane's radio program. The phonograph records also contain original audio recordings of Pahlmann's appearances on two television programs: "The Galen Drake Show" and "Jinx's Diary." Two phonograph records of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's December 8, 950 appearance on NBC Radio are preserved in this series as well. The contents of this series are arranged in the order in which they arrived at the Winterthur Museum. Administrative Information Manuscripts and Archives Department Finding aid prepared by Christopher T. Baer, Lucas Clawson, Andrew Engel, Kenton Jaehnig, and Elizabeth Jones in 202.. Access Restrictions The collection is open for research. - Page 4 -
Collection Inventory Box Pahlmann audio recording for Winterthur Museum, undated. Contains a list of phonograph records of Pahlmann's audio recordings Mrs. Roosevelt Excerpt - Sides -2 - Radio-Recording Division, National Broadcasting Co., 950. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's appearance on NBC Radio on December 8, 950. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Mrs. Roosevelt Excerpt - Sides 3-4 - Radio-Recording Division, National Broadcasting Co., 950. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's appearance on NBC Radio on December 8, 950. - Page 5 -
Fashion Features - William Pahlmann - Galen Drake Show - Empire Broadcasting Corp., 957. 2" 33 /3 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on the television program "The Galen Drake Show" on May, 957. Recorded and broadcast by Empire Broadcasting Corporation of New York City. Martha Deane - Interview with Mr. Pahlmann - Parts and 3 - WOR Recording, 947. 2" phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on Martha Deane's radio program on August 22, 947. Recorded and broadcast by WOR Radio of New York City. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Martha Deane - Interview with Mr. Pahlmann - Parts 2 and 4 - - WOR Recording, 947. 2" phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on Martha Deane's radio program on August 22, 947. Recorded and broadcast by WOR Radio of New York City. - Page 6 -
Path of the Sun - William Pahlmann - Nola Recording Studios, 954. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's introduction of his "Path of the Sun" Everglaze fabric line, which he designed for the Cyrus Clark Company. Recorded by Nola Recording Studios William Pahlmann - Sat. Eve. Post interview, undated. 0" phonograph record of an interview of Pahlmann by The Saturday Evening Post. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Untitled - # - William Pahlmann, undated. 0" phonograph record of an unidentified recording of Pahlmann. Pahlmann is a Girl's Best Friend (incorrectly titled "Kaufman is a Man's Best Friend) - Empire Broadcasting Corp., undated. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's radio recording "Pahlmann is a Girl's Best Friend." Recorded and broadcast by Empire Broadcasting Corporation of New York City. - Page 7 -
William Pahlmann - Scalamandre Hour - Mutual Broadcasting System, 946. 2" phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on the radio program "Scalamandre Hour" on November 27, 946. Recorded and broadcast by Mutual Broadcasting System. Bonwit Teller Opening - Parts -2 - William Pahlmann - WCOP Boston, 947. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of the opening of Bonwit Teller's Boston, Massachusetts store on September 9, 947. Recorded and broadcast by WCOP Radio of Boston, Massachusetts. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Bonwit Teller's Boston store was decorated by William Pahlmann Associates. Bonwit Teller Opening - Parts 3-4 - William Pahlmann - WCOP Boston, 947. 2" 78 RPM phonograph record of the opening of Bonwit Teller's Boston, Massachusetts store on September 9, 947. Recorded and broadcast by WCOP Radio of Boston, Massachusetts. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Bonwit Teller's Boston store was decorated by William Pahlmann Associates. William Pahlmann - Martha Deane, 956. 0" phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on Martha Deane's radio program on June 27, 956. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. - Page 8 -
Untitled - # - William Pahlmann, undated. 0" phonograph record of an unidentified recording of Pahlmann. Includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Untitled - W.R. - William Pahlmann, undated. 0" phonograph record of an unidentified recording of Pahlmann. Includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. Helen Hall Show No. 48-4. William Pahlmann - Fred A. Niles Communications, Inc., 97. 2" 33 /3 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's audio recording for "The Helen Hall Show." Recorded by Fred A. Niles Communications, Incorporated. Also includes an accompanying track list. Jinx's Diary - NBC-TV - Sides -2 - William Pahlmann, 955. 2" 33 /3 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on the television program "Jinx's Diary" on December 5, 955. Recorded and broadcast by NBC-TV. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. - Page 9 -
Jinx's Diary - NBC-TV - Sides 3-4 - William Pahlmann, 955. 2" 33 /3 RPM phonograph record of Pahlmann's appearance on the television program "Jinx's Diary" on December 5, 955. Recorded and broadcast by NBC-TV. Also includes a photocopy of the original phonograph record sleeve. - Page 0 -