http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mbrsrs/eadmbrs.rs004004 Manfred F. DeMartino Collection of CBS Radio Scripts Authors: Jennifer Lewis, with contributions from Nancy Seeger Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
2008

Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2004654583

Encoded by Marsha Maguire, 2008 Finding aid written in English 2010 March Controlled access headings matched to coll-level MARC record headings; finding aid head elements shortened to conform to LC XML datastore requirements; M. Maguire Collection Summary Manfred F. DeMartino Collection of CBS Radio Scripts 1943-1945 De Martino, Manfred F. .42 linear feet (1 box) Collection materials are in English Recorded Sound Reference Center, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Scripts and a photograph acquired by Manfred F. DeMartino while working backstage at CBS radio during the mid-1940s. Includes scripts for the Frank Sinatra Show, Philip Morris Playhouse, and Your Hit Parade. RPA 00189 Selected Search Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

 People DeMartino, Manfred F. Fontaine, Joan, 1917- --Autographs. Kelton, Pert--Autographs. Roventini, Johnny--Autographs. Roventini, Johnny--Photographs. Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998--Autographs. Todd, Dick--Autographs. Tone, Franchot--Autographs. Organizations Columbia Broadcasting System, inc. Subjects Popular music--United States--1941-1950. Radio advertising--United States. Radio programs, Musical. Titles Frank Sinatra show (Radio program) Philip Morris playhouse (Radio program) Your hit parade (Radio program) Form/Genre Radio scripts. Administrative Information Collection Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Manfred F. DeMartino, 2004.

 Additions

No further additions to the collection are expected.

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jennifer Lewis in 2004.

 Use Restrictions

Restrictions may exist on copying, quoting, or publishing materials included in the collection. For additional information, contact a reference librarian in the Recorded Sound Reference Center, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress, Washington, DC, 20540-4690; (202) 707-7833.

 Access Restrictions

The Manfred F. DeMartino Collection of CBS Radio Scripts is open for research.

 Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [Container number, eg., Folder 3], Manfred F. DeMartino Collection of CBS Radio Scripts, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress.

 Biographical Note

Prof. Manfred F. DeMartino, who studied and authored books on human sexuality, worked on the CBS backstage crew in the mid-1940s, while he was a student at Brooklyn College.

 Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of scripts and a photograph acquired by Manfred Frank DeMartino while working backstage at CBS radio during the mid-1940s. Includes scripts for the Frank Sinatra Show, Philip Morris Playhouse, and Your Hit Parade, many of which are autographed by performers. The scripts include advertisements for sponsors such as Vimms Vitamins, Philip Morris cigarettes, and the American Tobacco Company's Lucky Strike cigarettes. The black and white photograph of Philip Morris spokesman Johnny Roventini is autographed.

 Collection Arrangement

The collection is arranged in two series:

Series 1: Photograph, undated Series 2: Scripts, 1943-1945 http://lccn.loc.gov/2004654583 Container List Series 1. Photograph, undated 1 folder 1 Autographed photograph of Philip Morris spokesman Johnny Roventini, undated Series 2. Scripts, 1943-1945 8 folders 2 Script for the Frank Sinatra Show, 1944 April 26

Autographed by Pert Kelton.

 3 Script for the Frank Sinatra Show, 1944 December 4 4 Philip Morris Playhouse script for "Magnificent Obsession," 1944 January 27

Autographed by Joan Fontaine.

 5 Philip Morris Playhouse script for "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," 1944 February 11

Autographed by Franchot Tone.

 6 Philip Morris Playhouse script for "The Lodger," 1944 February 18 7 Your Hit Parade script, 1943 October 16

Autographed by Frank Sinatra.

 8 Your Hit Parade script, 1944 April 8

Autographed by Harry Altman.

 9 Your Hit Parade script, 1945 August 25

Autographed by Dick Todd.