15546. Bob Elson's Interview with Mickey Mantle (07:42)

Date:
September 18, 1956
Main contributors:
Mantle, Mickey, 1931-1995; Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Summary:
In an interview conducted by Bob Elson, Mickey Mantle discusses his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s career home run record, 714, and the knee injury he sustained during the World Series. He also explains hi...

15548. Bob Elson's Interview with Hank Bauer (06:47)

Date:
July 25, 1956
Main contributors:
Bauer, Hank, 1922-2007; Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Summary:
In an interview with Hank Bauer, Bob Elson delves into the comparison of player eras within the New York Yankees organization, while also discussing the evolution of bat sizes in Major League Baseb...

15549. New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox (2:11:54)

Date:
June 14, 1956
Main contributors:
Philley, Dave; McDougald, Gil, 1928-2010; Collins, Joe
Summary:
New York Yankees - 5; Chicago White Sox - 1; Game played at Yankee Stadium located in the Bronx in New York City, NY;

15550. Bob Elson's Interview with Bob Feller (08:25)

Date:
May 25, 1956
Main contributors:
Feller, Bob, 1918-2010; Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; Cleveland Indians (Baseball team)
Summary:
In an interview with Bob Elson, Bob Feller shares his remarkable career achievements, including numerous records, and discusses the evolving role of the players’ union, where Feller serves as a pla...

15551. Bob Elson's Interview with Phil Rizzuto (08:18)

Date:
May 18, 1956
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; Rizzuto, Phil, 1917-2007; New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Summary:
In this interview conducted by Bob Elson, Phil Rizzuto discusses his aspiration to manage a baseball team, his experiences playing with the New York Yankees, and various personal matters.

15553. [Engelman Home Movie #2] (17:22)

Date:
March 31, 1956 to January 1956
Main contributors:
Engelman, George T., Jr.
Summary:
George T. Engelman Jr. was a graduate from Indiana University, attending IU from 1937-1941. He worked and raised his family for a few years in Bloomington while studying for his master’s degree in ...

15555. [Braemar Gathering 1956] (00:46)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows Bailey at the 1956 Braemar Gathering. She is seated near the pavilion where the Royal family is watching the games.

15557. [Donald Bixler collection reel 7] (21:53)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Title card: "The Bixler's go to Florida, Hollywood-Miami, February 1956". Images of postcards advertising flights to Florida. Lynn and Nelle at Storyland, a kiddie park with a fairy tale and nurs...

15558. [Fiji islands 1956] (04:18)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Film begins with British Merchant Navy ship. Primarily shows blurry footage of Fiji, including a village with thatched roof buildings and new construction. Local children interact with and smile fo...

15559. [United States, Maine and Rhode Island, 1956] (9:56:44)

Alternative title:
Emory Mace; Sullivan and Corbett; Gurry's rocks
Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Dorson, Richard M. (Richard Mercer), 1916-1981
Summary:
The information presented here about each recording in this collection comes from original documentation by the collector. This collection of historical material may contain material that will be o...

15560. A body of men united (29:42)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Topic of discussion on this program is the actual organization of the major parties. Our lecturer considers the national characteristics of parties as opposed to the idea that each of them is a con...