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     The designation CM survives from the organization's early experiments in tape classification. "CM" meant "Cassette Master." There also were designations "CD", "CX", and others. Eventually the directors discovered they were classifying things that did not need to be classified, and this system was dropped in favor of one that could be used primarily to identify and locate tapes. The designation is retained here because many of the tapes were already labeled. 

     Early experiments in the analysis of tape contents also were made, and the detailed commentary on some of these tapes is taken from analysis sheets that were designed for this purpose and filled out by SFOHA members while listening to the tapes. Unfortunately, this required an enormous amount of time, and our  original plan to have all of tapes analyzed in this fashion had

to be abandonned. 

     This is the original archival series, containing some of the first tapes SFOHA received, and they came from a variety of sources. Some of them were recorded especially for SFOHA; in some instances, SFOHA arranged the event and recorded it. 

     Side A.  Frederik Pohl, interviewed by Dr. Paula Campbell for her regular radio program, "Booknotes," station KUSF-FM, San Francisco.  The interview took place in San Francisco about 3/10/80.  Time: 27:23. 

     Side B.  Blank.

     Technical:  Volume is low but amplifies without distortion.  Quality good;  no noticeable hiss or hum.  Suitable for public playing.  Two instances of voices heard faintly in background are not significant.

     Contents:  Some information concerning Pohl's new (at that time) novel, Beyond the Blue Event Horizon, as well as an earlier novel, Gateway, and Pohl's next (as yet unpublished) novel, The Cool War.  In addition, there is a wide-ranging discussion of many aspects of science fiction and related topics:  SF fandom, conventions, ESP, flying saucers, the writing of SF, cryonics, the space program, literary awards, and autobiographical information about Pohl. 
 

     Both Sides.  Bea Mahaffey, interviewed by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. for SFOHA.  The interview took place in Mahaffey's apartment in Cincinnati, 4/11/80. Time: All of Side A;  11:55 of Side B.

     Technical:  Interview made with a small recorder using a built-in microphone.  Biggle's voice frequently faint;  subject's voice fades occasionally as she changes position.  Considerable hiss when volume is turned up.  Subject's voice usually very good;  most material suitable for public playing.

     Contents:  For five years, Bea Mahaffey was assistant to Ray Palmer in editing his group of magazines.  This is a valuable source of information on Palmer and on the editing and publishing of science fiction magazines in the early 1950s.  Magazines:  Fate, Other Worlds, Universe, Mystic.  Writers mentioned:  E.E. "Doc" Smith, Isaac Asimov, Richard S. Shaver. 

    

Both Sides.  Lou Tabakow, interviewed by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. for SFOHA.  The interview took place at Tabakow's home in Cincinnati, 4/11/80.  All of both sides used.

     Technical:  The interview was made with a small recorder using its built in microphone.  At this time, Tabakow's voice was significantly affected by his medical condition (he had Lou Gehrig's disease and died a few years later).  Though he speaks slowly and his voice rasps, his speech is clear enough.  Because of the slowness and condition of his voice, the tape is probably not suitable for playing except in special circumstances.  Excerpts could be used.  No distracting background noises.  Tape noise insignificant.

     Contents:  Tabakow was active in fandom for more that thirty years and was himself the author of several published science fiction stories.  He was fandom's foremost convention chairman, having run MidwestCon and OctoCon almost from their inceptions.  This tape contains information on the History of Fandom and the history of conventions in the Midwest, the role of women in fandom, the role of professional writers in fandom, the fan organization, "First Fandom," and the "First Fandom Award."  There is commentary on individual fans and authors. 

    

Both Sides.  Lou Tabakow, interviewed by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. for SFOHA.  The interview took place at Tabakow's home in Cincinnati, 4/11/80.  All of both sides used.

     Technical:  The interview was made with a small recorder using its built in microphone.  See remarks about Tabakow's voice with tape CM--3.  No distracting background noise except for one telephone call.  Tape noises insignificant.

     Contents:  Tabakow was a veteran of more than thirty years activity in science fiction fandom and the author of several published SF stories.  On this tape he talks about professional writers and editors he knew.  There are detailed discussion of John Campbell, E.E. "Doc" Smith, Ed Hamilton, Leigh Brackett, and passing mention of a number of others, including Harlan Ellison, George O. Smith, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein.  Discussion of author/fan relationships. 

     Side A.  Dale Tarr, interviewed by Lloyd Biggle, Jr., for SFOHA.  The interview took place in Bea Mahaffey's apartment, Cincinnati, 4/11/80.  Time:  All of Side A.

     Side B.  Blank.

     Technical:  The interview was made with a small recorder using its built in microphone.  Tarr's voice booms occasionally as he moves closer to the mike.  Occasional background noise distracts briefly.  Tape noises are insignificant.  This is a rather rambling discussion but clear throughout, and excepts might be useful for public playing where the subject is apt.

     Contents:  Dale Tarr is a long-time Cincinnati fan, and he has been active in fandom since the 1930s.  There are detailed discussions of early fan meetings and world conventions, as well as the origins of First Fandom and of Ohio fan groups and conventions.  There is mention of well-known fans as well as writers Cyril Kornbluth, Charles Tanner, Nelson Bond, and E.E. "Doc" Smith in connection with their attendance at conventions or fan activities.  There is detailed discussion of writer Ross Rocklynne, who for a time resided in Cincinnati.  Note:  Side A ends abruptly.  Tarr had almost reached the end of what he wanted to say, and it was decided not to continue on Side B. 

    

Both Sides.  "The Early History of SFWA and the Nebula Awards."  Informal discussion by those who were there:  Damon Knight, Kate Wilhelm, and Lloyd Biggle, Jr.  Recorded for SFOHA at the Clarion Conference, Van Hoosen Hall, Michigan State University, 8/30/80.  Time:  All of Side A.  16:00 of Side B.

     Technical:  Small recorder used with omnidirectional mike.  Voices are not loud but are distinct throughout.  There are occasional distracting noises, coughing, bumps, and bangs;  and background noise, perhaps an air conditioner, is audible throughout but not distracting.

     Contents:  This is an informal discussion with the founder and first President of SFWA, Damon Knight; his wife, Kate Wilhelm;  and the first Secretary-Treasurer of SFWA (later Trustee Chairman and Nebula Awards Chairman) Lloyd Biggle, Jr.  They discuss the beginnings and first two years of SFWA, how the Nebula Awards came to be, and some of the later tribulations of both. 

     Both Sides: "You Take Out the Garbage, I've Got to Finish This Chapter."  Panel discussion on the subject of what it is like living with a writer.  Two pairs of authors and their wives, Joe and Gay Haldeman, and Spider and Jeanne Robinson, moderated by Jim Frenkel.  ConFusion E/C2, Ann Arbor, MI., 3:00 P.M. Saturday, 1/20/79.  Time:  Panel begins 7:30 into Side A, runs for all of Side A and 13:00 of Side B.

     Technical:  Good to excellent sound quality.  There are occasional background noises from convention activities in the adjoining room or hallway, but nothing seriously disturbing.

     Contents:  Discussion of writers and writing, the current popularity of SF and its impact on writers and the quality of writing, interaction between SF writers, writers and fandom, convention and awards.  The importance of the science fiction community to the writer.  End with Audience comments and some X-rated commentary. 

    

Side A.  Stan Schmidt, interviewed by Ed Burrows for WUOM.  11/2/78.  Time:  25:19.  Dubbed from Reel 044.

     Side B.  Blank. 

    

Side A.  "Illustrating Science Fiction."  Writers Theodore Sturgeon and Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Artist James Odbert, interviewed by Ed Burrows for WUOM.  11/3/78.  Time: 27:14.  The discussion concerns illustrating books and stories:  artists' problems, authors reactions, and the advantages of collaboration and cooperation between authors and artists.  Dubbed from Reel 045.

     Side B.  Blank. 

    

Both Sides.  "First Fandom" panel with Rusty Hevelin, Lou Tabakow, Ben Jason, and Howard DeVore.  ConClave II, 1977. 

     Side A.  Theodore Sturgeon, interviewed by Ed Burrows for WUOM, 11/1/78.  Time:  26:50.  Dubbed from reel 046.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Both Sides.  "Where Warner Left Off."  Panel discussion of the history of fandom in the 60s and 70s with Rusty Hevelin, Wilson "Bob" Tucker, Elliott Shorter.  ConFusion 6 and/or 7, the Plymouth Hilton, Plymouth, MI., 1/19/80. 

   

Side A.  Ann Arbor Science Fiction Fan Dave Innes is interviewed by telephone on the Bob Hale Show on radio station WCFL, Chicago, 1/26/80, discussing SF fandom and ConFusion 6 and/or 7, the science fiction convention just held.  The original is a 30 minute tape, but all of the Innes interview is on Side A.  Copies are on 60 minute tapes.  Those interested in the next interview, with a man who collected used dog tags, can flip the tape at the end of the Side A material.

     Side B.** 

 

     Side A.  GoH Speeches:  Joan Hanke-Woods, fan, and Joan Vinge, Pro.  ConClave V banquet, 11/15/80.

     Side B.  Blank. 

  

Both Sides.  "Recollections of E.E. 'Doc' Smith."  Discussion moderated by Howard DeVore, with Doc's daughter, Verna Trestrail, and science fiction fans who knew Doc.  Cincinnati, MidwestCon 31, 6/28/80. 

     Both Sides.  Barry Longyear, interviewed by David Yoder for SFOHA.  Conclave V, 11/15/80.  Flip turn.  Q&A Side B. 

Side A Only.  Bea Mahaffey, interviewed by Wilson "Bob" Tucker and Howard DeVore.  MidwestCon 32, 6/27/81.  Excellent source for information about SF Editor Ray Palmer.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Side A.  Gardner Dozois, interviewed by Wilson "Bob" Tucker for SFOHA.  WindyCon 7, Chicago, 10/25/80.

     Side B.  Kevin Randall and Robert Cornett, interviewed by Wilson "Bob" Tucker for SFOHA.  WindyCon 7, Chicago, 10/25/80. 

     Both Sides.  A.E. van Vogt, interviewed by Dr. Eric Rabkin, Professor of English at the University of Michigan,  for SFOHA.  Conclave IV, 11/3/79. 

     Side A Only.  Joe Haldeman, interviewed by Dr. Eric Rabkin, Professor of English at the University of Michigan, for SFOHA.  Conclave IV, 11/3/79.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Both Sides.  First Fandom meeting.  Midwestcon 32, June, 1981. 

     Both Sides.  Ben Bova interview, with comments by Barbara Bova, Spider Robinson, Barney Neufeld, Jim Satterfield, Dennis Jarol, and Chris Clayton.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Speakers do not identify themselves on the tape, but there is no problem in identifying Ben and Barbara Bova.  Occasionally the discussion becomes a jumble of voices, several conversations going on simultaneously.  Side two contains a lengthy discussion of teaching, teachers, and education.  Flip turn.  Minicon 13, 1978.   

     Both Sides.  Interview with Joan Vinge.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Time and place not indicated.  Flip turn. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  Interview with Joe Haldeman.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  MidwestCon 27, 1976.   

                                 CM--25 (60) 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes.  Interview with Joe Haldeman, concluded.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  MidwestCon 27, 1976. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  Interview with Clifford Simak. George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.   Time and place not indicated. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes.  Interview with Clifford Simak, concluded.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Time and place not indicated. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  Interview with Katherine Kurtz.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Marcon 14, 3/17/79. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes.  Interview with Katherine Kurtz, concluded.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Marcon, 3/17/79.  NOTE:  copies from this 30 minute master require flip turn to find material on Side B quickly. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  Interview with Stanley Schmidt.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.  Time and place not indicated.  Flip turn. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes.  Interview with Stanley Schmidt, concluded.  George "Lan" Laskowski, interviewer.   Flip turn. 

     Side A.  1st of 2 tapes donated by Marylyn Underwood.  Panel Discussion:  "How to Become a Real SF Fan."  Participants not identified.  OtherCon, College Station, Texas.  9/30/80.

     Side B.  Ibid.  Beginning of GoH Speech by Jack Chalker. 

    

     Side A.  2nd of 2 tapes donated by Marylyn Underwood.  Jack Chalker, GoH Speech, concluded.  Beginning of panel, "How to Get Started in  a SF Writing Career."  Jack Chalker, George R.R. Martin, Steve Gould.  OtherCon, college Station, Texas.  9/13/80. 

     Side B.  Ibid.  Conclusion of panel.

    

     Both Sides.  Dialog with Barry Longyear and Lloyd Biggle, Jr.  Nine Billion Names of ConFusion, Plymouth Hilton, Plymouth, MI., 1/23/81.  Discussions of backgrounds and writing careers. 

     Side A Only.  Frederik Pohl, GoH Speech, CouleeCon, LaCross, WI., 11/18/78.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Side A Only.  Frederik Pohl, GoH Speech, ConFusion 13, Briarwood Hilton, Ann Arbor, 1/25/75.

     Side B.  The master tape has an incomplete version of Isaac Asimov's speech, "Utopian Change," copied onto it.  We omit this from copies, leaving Side B blank.  The complete Asimov speech is on tape MSU--2. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  Harlan Ellison performance, Q&A throughout.  3/31/78, place unidentified, probably a college or university.  Master tape damaged;  SFOHA's first copy is used as master.   

     Side A.  2nd of 2 tapes.  Harlan Ellison performance, Q&A throughout.  Conclusion.  3/31/78, place unidentified.

     Side B.  Interview with George Pal, interviewer unidentified.  March, 1978. 

     Both Sides.  SF Newsletter for the Blind.  A publication on tape for blind SF fans, intended solely for the use of members of the SF Club of and for the Blind.  Tape of news and commentary on the SF scene and SF publications produced by Mary Lou Lacefield, club founder, and Bill Haddle.  1st Issue.  The duration of this project is not known to us, but it was continued for a number of years.  This is the only number that reached SFOHA, and we include it here as a valuable example of SF fan activity. 

     Side A Only.  E.E. "Doc" Smith as "Herr Professor Lessing," reading a short passage in German.  Chicago, 1964.  This is at this date our only recording of Doc Smith's voice.  The original is on a 30 minute tape with the recording coming at the beginning of Side A.  Copies made on 60 minute tape have the same effect. 

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Side A Only.  "Stuck on the Shoulder of the Road to Science Fiction."  Humorous skit written by Margaret (Meg) Kadlec and Margaret (Maggie) Neville, two students at the 1979 University of Kansas Intensive English Institute on the Teaching of Science Fiction.  The skit was performed at UK by students at the Institute.  This recording was made at ConClave IV, November 2, 1979, with Meg Kadlec acting as narrator and introducing the skit and local fan actors.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Both Sides.  Interview with Harlan Ellison with Lloyd Biggle, Jr., T.L. Sherred, Allan Hayes, and Dean McLaughlin as interviewers.  Triple Fanfare, Detroit, 1967.  Bad noise at the beginning, followed by a section of poor audio, but this quickly clears up and the tape becomes usable though sound is distorted. 

     Side A Only.  Dorothy Bedard, GoH Speech at SpaceCon, 7/19/80.  Introduction by Rusty Hevelin, who talks about the How/Why of SpaceCon.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Both Sides.  Panel Discussions from E/C2 ConFusion, 1/20/79.  Side A begins with the conclusion (last 6:50) of a panel on "Early History of Fandom" with Rusty Hevelin, moderator, Howard DeVore, Lou Tabakow, Ro Lutz-Nagy, and Wilson "Bob" Tucker.  Discussion of fandom, fanzines, worldcons. 

     This is followed by a panel, "Are the Hugos and Nebulas Really Necessary?"  a discussion of the pros and cons of literary awards.  Lloyd Biggle, Jr., moderator, Howard DeVore, Phyllis Eisenstein, Alex Eisenstein, Joan Vinge.  Good quality audio, "Well-run panel, easy to listen to," the commentator says.  Suitable for public listening.  Voting procedures for the awards and their evolutions discussed.  Pro and fan discussions of the importance of the awards;  personal anecdotes from panelists.  This panel runs over 9:45 into Side B. 

     The third panel, "SF Reviewing Panel," begins 9:45 into Side B.  Jim Martin, Spider Robinson, and Alex Eisenstein discuss pros and cons of reviews and criticism, techniques of criticism, fan and pro critics, review columns, and entertainment vs. truth in reviews. 

     Both Sides.  "Friday Night Live."  Opening ceremonies at ConFusion E/C2, 1/19/79.  The introductory program, with introduction of notables, both fan and pro, announcements, and by-play is traditional at science fiction conventions, and this is a typical example.  Included are a statement by Ro Lutz-Nagy, then SFOHA's newly elected president, of SFOHA's objectives. 

     Both Sides.  "Ballantine Science Fiction Hour," probably recorded from a broadcast on 3/3/76.  One of a series of programs with Science Fiction authors discussing what is in store for man, the Earth, and the Universe.  This one concerns the future of man and the Earth, first with a discussion by Lester del Rey and Frederik Pohl;  then with a panel discussion including Alan Dean Foster, Larry Niven, and Leigh Brackett.  Good audio.  Duplicate of MSU--54 

     Both Sides.  "Hour 25," a radio program broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 3/5/76.  Interview with Anne McCaffrey.  Sound is distorted and difficult to understand. 

     Both Sides.  "Ballantine Science Fiction Hour," probably recorded  from a broadcast on 5/14/76.  Discussion of Hard Science Fiction with Larry Niven and Alan Dean Foster, followed by a panel on the same subject with Isaac Asimov, Lester del Rey, Frederik Pohl, and Gordon Dickson.  Duplicate of MSU--57. 

     Both Sides.  "Hour 25," a radio program broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 7/16/76.  Interview with Lowell Ponte, author of The Cooling (Prentice Hall), about ice ages and his new book. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  "Hour 25," a radio program broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/27/76.  Interviews with author Harlan Ellison and with critics Richard DeLap and Fred Patten.  Ellison writes a story on the program--sound of the typewriter in the background of the other interviews. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes.  "Hour 25," a radio program broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/27/76.  Continuation of Ellison, DeLap, Patten interviews and Ellison's story writing. 

     Both Sides.  "Hour 25," a radio program broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 5/28/76.  Interview with author Terry Carr and book store owner Sherry Gottlieb of "A Change of Hobbit." 

     Both Sides.  "Ballantine Books Cosmic Classroom."  Anne McCaffrey talks about "Women's Role in Science Fiction stories," followed by a discussion of the same subject by a panel composed of Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Lester del Rey, and Gordon Dickson.  Master is 30 minute tape.  Flip turn copies on 60 minute tapes. 

     Both Sides.  "Ballantine Books Cosmic Classroom."  Larry Niven and Alan Dean Foster discuss "Hard Science in Science Fiction," followed by a panel discussion on the same subject with Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Gordon Dickson, and Lester del Rey.  Master is 30 minute tape.  Flip turn copies on 60 minute tapes. 

     Both Sides.  "Ballantine Books Cosmic Classroom."  Lester del Rey and Frederik Pohl discuss, "The Future of Earth and Man," followed by panel on same subject with Alan Dean Foster, Leigh Brackett, and Larry Niven.  Master is 30 minute tape.  Flip turn copies on 60 minute tapes. 

     Both Sides.  Jerry Pournelle, GoH Speech at LosCon IV, 11/5/77.  The tape is marked, "No good.  Batteries ran down."  The audio seems adequate most of the way, with some distortion toward the end of Side A. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes.  "Cracking the Market," panel with editors and authors talking about the problems of selling Science Fiction.  Panel includes George Scithers, Barry Longyear, Ted Reynolds, Jo Clayton, Dean McLaughlin, James P. Baen.  ConClave IV, Ramada Inn Metro, Romulus, MI., 11/3/79.

     Technical:  Volume level satisfactory except for off the mike questions and comments.  Clarity and quality good despite background noise.  Suitable for public playing except for a point two minutes into Side B, where a comment from off mike cannot be heard for five and a half minutes unless volume is turned to maximum (and it still is not clear).

     Contents:  Each pro describes his or her breakthrough into publication.  The balanced panel provides discussion of problems in selling stories and novels and negotiating contracts from both the writers' and the editors' viewpoint.  Q&A.

     Concluded on tape CM--58. 

     Side A only.  2nd of 2 tapes.  "Cracking the Market" panel concluded from CM--57.  This occupies about 10 minutes of tape.  The remainder of this consists of a talk by Gordon R. Dickson concerning Final Encyclopedia, a forthcoming book in his Childe Cycle.  Q&A.  This talk occurred after the author read from his manuscript.  (At his request, the reading was not recorded.)  Background on the book series and this individual volume are covered.  The original is a 90 minute tape;  Because the selections are so short, they can be copied on a 60 minute tape with nothing omitted except the author's final remark, "Thank you very much." ConClave IV, 11/3/79.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Side A Only.  Monolog by an unidentified young artist.  This tape was sent in response to an invitation from a fanzine editor to telephone collect to be interviewed.  The artist is a college student, probably at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio (there is reference to the Capital University Campus paper, where a biological science cartoon of his was published.)  Date unknown.

     Side B.  Blank. 

    Both Sides.  Interview with Donald A. and Elsie Wollheim by Joyce Scrivner at WisCon (Probably WisCon 5, 1981).  Audio is adequate on Side A, but very poor--almost impossible to make out--on Side B.  Tape donated by Joyce Scrivner. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master.  "Hour 25," 3/19/76.  SF Author David Gerrold describes the upcoming SFWA Awards Dinner and Conference, followed by an interview with Richard Lupoff.  Concluded on tape CM--62.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 3/19/76.  Richard Lupoff interview, concluded from tape CM--61.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 6/25/76.  Craig Miller and Allan Rothstein talk about the upcoming SF Convention, Westercon 29, followed by an interview with Philip K. Dick.  Concluded on tape CM--64.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Side A Only.  2nd of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 6/25/76.  End of Interview with Philip K. Dick.  (The interview is incomplete.)  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker.

     Side B.  Blank. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 4 tapes taken from 2 120 Masters.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/13/76.  Interviews with Harlan Ellison, Richard Delap, Fred Patten.  Ellison writes story during the broadcast.  Continued on tape CM--66.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 4 tapes taken from 2 120 Masters.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/13/76.  Ellison, Delap, Patten interviews continued.  Continued on tape CM--67.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  3rd of 4 tapes taken from 2 120 Masters.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/13/76.  Ellison, Delap, Patten interviews continued.  Continued on tape CM--68.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  4th of 4 tapes taken from 2 120 Masters.  "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 8/13/76.  Ellison, Delap, Patten interviews concluded.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  1st of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master donated by Roger Schlobin.  "Teaching Fantasy," a presentation by Roger Schlobin at the 3rd Annual Conference on Teaching Science Fiction, held at Eastern Michigan University, April 7-9, 1978.  Schlobin is a member of the English faculty at the North Central Campus of Purdue University and teaches Science Fiction and Fantasy there.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides.  2nd of 2 tapes taken from 120 Master donated by Roger Schlobin.  "Teaching SF in the Public Schools," a presentation by Elizabeth Calkins at the 3rd Annual Conference on Teaching Science Fiction, held at Eastern Michigan University, April 7-9,  1978.  Elizabeth Calkins is a retired English teacher who at that time taught SF in a Flint, Michigan high school.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both sides.  1st of 2 tapes taken from 120 master.  "Hour 25," broadcast on WBFK, Los Angeles, 4/23/76.  Interview with Frank Herbert.  Concluded on tape CM--72.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Side A.  2nd of 2 tapes taken from 120 master.  Conclusion of "Hour 25," broadcast on station WBFK, Los Angeles, 4/23/76.  Interview with Frank Herbert, concluded.  This is followed by the X-1 dramatization of Tom Godwin's story, "The Cold Equations."  Date of that broadcast is not given.

     Side B.  "The Cold Equations, concluded.  Remastered by Lawrence Tucker. 

     Both Sides. Eastern Michigan University Teachers' Conference on Science Fiction, July 26, 1975. Held at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. A.M. program. Speakers: Marshall Tymn, Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Thomas Clareson. Remastered by Wally Smart from the 120 original. Voices get higher and faster as original recorder's batteries become weaker. 

     Side A Only. Talk by Clifford Simak, "Myths, Lies, and Chicken Coops," given at a one-day Science Fiction Convention for high school students held at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, March 27, 1976. Remastered by Martha Tattan from the Reel 005.

     Side B. Blank. 

     Both Sides. Talk by Daniel Keyes, "Sharing the Creative Experience: The Making of Flowers for Algernon" given at Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, November 10, 1975. Tape donated by Stanley Schmidt, faculty member at Heidelberg at the time of the talk.


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