16041. Bob Elson's Interview with Whitey Ford (02:22)

Date:
June 3, 1955
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; Ford, Whitey, 1928-; New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Summary:
In an interview conducted by Bob Elson, Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford candidly discusses his youth and his experiences playing for the New York Yankees. Born in Long Island as an only child, Ford i...

16042. [Engelman Home Movie #1] (17:00)

Date:
May 31, 1955 to December 25, 1955
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 ...

16043. New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox (2:42:33)

Date:
May 18, 1955
Main contributors:
New York Yankees (Baseball team); Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)
Summary:
New York Yankees - 11; Chicago White Sox - 6; Radio broadcast. Game played at Yankee Stadium located in the Bronx in New York City, NY, as the final game of a 2-game series. The Yankees swept thi...

16044. Bob Elson's Interview with Bill "Moose" Skowron (05:14)

Date:
April 27, 1955
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981; Skowron, Bill; New York Yankees (Baseball team)
Summary:
In this interview, Bob Elson engages in a conversation with Bill "Moose" Skowron, during which Moose recounts his experiences during his high school years and his time at Purdue University. Skowr...

16045. Plymouth news caravan (15:13)

Date:
April 25, 1955
Main contributors:
John Cameron Swayze; David Brinkley
Summary:
Broadcast Date: 1955/04/25

16046. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (05:30)

Date:
April 12, 1955
Main contributors:
St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)
Summary:
St. Louis Cardinals - 4; Chicago Cubs - 14; Radio broadcast. Game played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 12, 1955. The Cubs scored 5 runs in the first inning and 6 in the ...

16049. [Angkor Wat 1955] (04:26)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Home movie taken at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Much of the footage is dark and difficult to see. Buddhist monks in bright robes can be seen around the temple.

16050. [McCraken interview] (05:49)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Halftime interview with Emmett B. "Branch" McCracken, an American basketball player and coach. He served as the head basketball coach at Ball State University from 1930 to 1938 and at Indiana Unive...