Archival Dispatch: August 29 Calendar Walk — Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe (Part III) and Tower Playhouse
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Tags: August 29, Calendar Walk, This I Believe, Edward R Murrow, Magnus K Kristoffersen, Hartford Public Library, Joshua M Lea, Harry W Schacter, Committee for Kentucky, Irvin Stewart, West Virginia University, FCC, Madge Whitney, Tower Playhouse, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 29 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 378)
This archival dispatch documents the historical provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, and pure narrative synopses for broadcasts transmitting on August 29 across American network radio and syndication, five philosophical essays on Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe featuring Hartford librarian Magnus K. Kristoffersen, merchant Joshua M. Lea, Kentucky civic reformer Harry W. Schacter, WVU president & FCC commissioner Dr. Irvin Stewart, and volunteer Madge Whitney (1952), alongside psychological suspense on Tower Playhouse (1952–1972):
1. August 29 Archival Inventory (Increment 378)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This_I_Believe_Kris.mp3 Alt: Magnus Kristoffersen |
"Magnus K. Kristoffersen" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Kris. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Education", "Libraries"] |
Public librarian Magnus Kristoffersen describes the transformative power of free public libraries in fostering democratic literacy. |
This_I_Believe_Lea.mp3 Alt: Joshua M. Lea 1952 |
"Joshua M. Lea" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Lea | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Business", "Ethics"] |
Businessman Joshua Lea shares how daily commercial transactions rooted in personal honesty create community trust. |
This_I_Believe_Schact.mp3 Alt: Harry W Schacter |
"Harry W. Schacter" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Schact. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Civics", "Community"] |
Civic reformer Harry Schacter advocates for grassroots citizen action committees to solve local economic and educational inequities. |
This_I_Believe_Stew.mp3 Alt: Irvin Stewart 1952 |
"Irvin Stewart" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Stew. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Higher Education", "Public Service"] |
University president Dr. Irvin Stewart discusses intellectual independence, public service, and higher education's role in a free society. |
This_I_Believe_Whit.mp3 Alt: Madge Whitney 1952 |
"Madge Whitney" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Whit. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Community", "Volunteering"] |
Volunteer coordinator Madge Whitney reflects on finding life purpose through quiet acts of neighborhood service. |
Tower_Play_1972.mp3 Alt: Confession Good Soul |
"Confession Is Good for the Soul" | Syndicated Radio 1972-08-29 |
Sustaining Mystery Anthology |
Dramatic Repertory | Tower Playhouse Staff | ["Drama", "Mystery", "Suspense", "Anthology", "Crime"] |
A guilt-ridden businessman visits a secluded parish to confess to an unsolved hit-and-run accident, unaware a blackmailer is listening. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 29
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 29: 336
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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