Archival Dispatch: 24 Master Broadcasts Dated Across United Nations Radio, Treasury Song Parade, and Sons of the Pioneers
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Author: radio index
Reading: 5 min
Tags: UN Radio, Helen Hayes, Ronald Colman, Treasury Song Parade, Mildred Bailey, Sons of the Pioneers, Bob Nolan, Original Filenames
Batch 28 Forensic Discoveries
Batch 28 resolves 24 historical master recordings across three historic radio collections: 9 post-war documentary and dramatic transcriptions from United Nations Radio (starring Helen Hayes, Ronald Colman, Eddie Albert, and Clifton Fadiman), 10 wartime 1943 musical broadcasts of the US Treasury Department's Treasury Song Parade (featuring Mildred Bailey, Connie Haines, Georgia Gibbs, and Jessica Dragonette), and 5 classic master recordings of the Sons of the Pioneers (including their 1951 Lucky U Ranch Mutual network premiere with Bob Nolan and 1954 Smokey Bear public service transcriptions alongside Tennessee Ernie Ford and Robert Cummings).
1. United Nations Radio — 1949–1955 Master Discs Dated
Global diplomatic, public health, and human interest broadcasts:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Historical Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
UN_Radio_Its_A_Small_World.mp3 |
"UN Radio: It's a Small World (Hosted by Ronald Colman)" | 1950-04-16 | Academy Award winner Ronald Colman hosts stories of cross-cultural human connection. |
UN_Radio_Korea_Story_Quiet_War.mp3 |
"UN Radio: The Korea Story - The Quiet War (Starring Helen Hayes)" | 1951-10-24 | Helen Hayes stars in a radio dramatization of UN medical and civilian relief in wartime Korea. |
UN_Radio_Southern_Exposure.mp3 |
"UN Radio: Southern Exposure - Central America (Narrated by Eddie Albert)" | 1952-03-16 | Eddie Albert documents agricultural modernization and village self-help programs in Latin America. |
UN_Radio_Second_Hundred_Million.mp3 |
"UN Radio: The Second Hundred Million (The Global War on Polio)" | 1953-05-10 | World Health Organization international scientific campaign against poliomyelitis. |
UN_Radio_Under_One_Flag_Pt_2.mp3 |
"UN Radio: Under One Flag (Part 2 - Security Council Korean Assistance)" | 1950-07-09 | Actual Security Council recordings during the early weeks of the Korean War crisis. |
UN_Radio_Freedom_Of_The_Skies.mp3 |
"UN Radio: Freedom of the Skies (ICAO Headquarters, Montreal)" | 1949-11-13 | The birth of international civil aviation safety and air traffic standards. |
UN_Radio_Your_Seat_At_The_Table.mp3 |
"UN Radio: Your Seat at the Table (10th Anniversary UN Day with Clifton Fadiman)" | 1955-10-24 | Clifton Fadiman anchors the tenth anniversary retrospective of the UN Charter. |
UN_Radio_Halloween_Story.mp3 |
"UN Radio: A Halloween Story - The Trial of Sergeant Bill" | 1950-10-31 | Lighthearted dramatic parable on community policing and international law. |
UN_Radio_Pursuit_Of_Peace.mp3 |
"UN Radio: The Pursuit of Peace" | 1951-09-16 | Dramatic presentation on the international Declaration of Human Rights. |
2. Treasury Song Parade — 1943 US War Finance 5-Minute Master Discs
Recorded with David Broekman and the Treasury Ensemble to promote War Savings Bonds:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Vocalist & War Song |
|---|---|---|---|
Treasury_Song_Parade_That_Old_Black_Magic.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Kay Lorraine ('That Old Black Magic')" | 1943-02-15 | Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen's hit ballad sung by Kay Lorraine. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Massachusetts.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Joan Edwards ('Massachusetts')" | 1943-03-01 | Nostalgic hometown melody dedicated to soldiers stationed far from home. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Taps.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Jessica Dragonette ('Taps')" | 1943-03-15 | Soprano star Jessica Dragonette performs a reverent anthem inspired by the bugle call. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Mildred_Bailey.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Mildred Bailey ('When You're a Long Long Way from Home')" | 1943-03-29 | 'The Rockin' Chair Lady' Mildred Bailey sings a soulful ballad for the armed forces. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Carol_Bruce.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Carol Bruce ('Gobs of Love')" | 1943-04-12 | Broadway star Carol Bruce with an upbeat tribute to the US Navy. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Georgia_Gibbs.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Georgia Gibbs ('S'posin')" | 1943-04-26 | Jazz vocal standard delivered with big band swing accompaniment. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Lanny_Ross.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Lanny Ross ('A Letter from Home')" | 1943-05-10 | Lanny Ross dedicates a heartfelt ballad to wartime mail calls. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Joan_Edwards_Devotion.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Joan Edwards ('My Devotion')" | 1943-05-24 | Popular wartime romantic hit performed for the Treasury Bond campaign. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Connie_Haines.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Connie Haines ('Thank Your Lucky Stars')" | 1943-06-07 | Swing vocalist Connie Haines sings Arthur Schwartz hit. |
Treasury_Song_Parade_Dennis_Morgan.mp3 |
"Treasury Song Parade: Dennis Morgan ('One Alone')" | 1943-06-21 | Warner Bros. film star and tenor Dennis Morgan performs Romberg operetta classic. |
3. Sons of the Pioneers — 1951–1954 Master Broadcasts
Starring Bob Nolan, Lloyd Perryman, Tommy Doss, and Hugh Farr:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Western Performance Arc |
|---|---|---|---|
Sons_Of_Pioneers_Lucky_U_Ranch_1.mp3 |
"The Lucky U Ranch: Sons of the Pioneers (Premiere - 'Wait for the Wagon')" | 1951-10-01 | The premiere broadcast of the Mutual Network western daily series. |
Sons_Of_Pioneers_Lucky_U_Jubilation.mp3 |
"The Lucky U Ranch: Sons of the Pioneers ('Jubilation Jamboree')" | 1951-10-08 | Fast-paced acoustic guitar rhythms and western trio harmony. |
Sons_Of_Pioneers_Happy_Rovin_Cowboy.mp3 |
"The Lucky U Ranch: Sons of the Pioneers ('Happy Rovin' Cowboy')" | 1951-10-15 | Bob Nolan's immortal western trail composition. |
Sons_Of_Pioneers_Smokey_Bear_Cummings.mp3 |
"Smokey Bear Forest Fire Prevention: Sons of the Pioneers & Robert Cummings" | 1954-05-10 | US Forest Service campaign with Hollywood actor Bob Cummings. |
Sons_Of_Pioneers_Smokey_Bear_Tennessee_Ernie.mp3 |
"Smokey Bear Forest Fire Prevention: Sons of the Pioneers & Tennessee Ernie Ford" | 1954-05-17 | Tennessee Ernie Ford joins the Pioneers for forest conservation songs. |