Frank Lloyd Wright’s acceptance speech for the Gold Medal of the AIA on LP record

By dunamismedia, 8 April, 2014
Description

AIA President Douglas William Orr presented the award to Wright at the AIA Convention in Houston, Texas, on the evening of Thursday, March 17, 1949. Wright’s speech to the packed banquet hall was broadcast by a local radio station. A limited number of 78 rpm records of the broadcast were produced.

These are four red-vinyl discs on RCA, reference numbers D9-QC-10629 through 10636. All sides are either in EXCELLENT or EXCELLENT-MINUS condition. The Labels are in nice condition. Please note that these records in plain brown sleeves only, there are no covers.

Category
Other
Medium
Vinyl records
Distinguishing marks
RCA Victor division of Radio Corp. or America
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
March 17, 1949
History
AIA President Douglas William Orr presented the award to Wright at the AIA Convention in Houston, Texas, on the evening of Thursday, March 17, 1949. Wright’s speech to the packed banquet hall was broadcast by a local radio station. A limited number of 78 rpm records of the broadcast were produced.
Price Paid (If known)
Gift
For Sale?
Yes
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