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Minnesota School of the Air

Minnesota School of the Air was part of the trend in the 1940s and 1950s of using the radio airwaves to educate. This show was in the same genre as NBC University of the Air, Indiana School of the Air, and many other states with the same idea.

Minnesota School of the Air

24 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 6 hours, 0 min)
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Children's programming (late 1940s-1950s)

Minnesota School of the Air was part of the trend in the 1940s and 1950s of using the radio airwaves to educate. This show was in the same genre as NBC University of the Air, Indiana School of the Air, and many other states with the same idea. The radio show was broadcast by KUOM also known as University of Minnesota Public Radio.

Children listening to the RadioAccording to the book "The University of Minnesota, 1945-2000" by Stanford E. Lehmberg and Ann M. Pflaum, about 40% of broadcast time was devoted to educational programs for kindergarten through grade 12. Topics for the shows varied from music to speech as well as fairy tales. These charming 15 minutes episodes were broadcast twice a week by 'tape transcription' for in-school listening.

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  • Tales Old and New - highly entertaining fairy tales
  • Let's Sing - musical sing-alongs
  • Adventures in Music - music appreciation
  • Each in It's Own Voice - about musician instruments and musicians
  • Looks What We Found - entertaining recordings on Edgar Allan Poe, trains, lighthouse keepers, forest rangers, patrol men, printers, zoo animals, and much more!

For other school broadcasts, see also: Indiana School of the Sky, Standard School Broadcast, and Your Story Parade (Texas School of the Air)

Other related collections include Teachers and Educators in Old Time Radio Collection and Graduates, Graduations, and Commencements Collection.

For other great Children's show see also: Let's Pretend, Cinnamon ,Howdy Doody Time, Wormwood Forest, and Children's Collection.

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    The only ones I remember are the Old Tales and New from the Minnesota School of the Air. Also, I remember that when I was 15, Jim Jordan and Bill Thompson were on an episode of the TV show Truth or Consequences. Of course, Bill Thompson was the voice of several characters on Fibber McGee and Molly, but i recognized him from being the voice of Touchet Turtle.

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    24 recordings on 2 MP3 CDs for just $10.00. Total playtime 6 hours, 0 min
    24 recordings on 2 MP3 CDs for just $10.00
    total playtime 6 hours, 0 min
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    1. Volume 2 - 24 shows - total playtime 6 hours 0 minutes
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    2. MSA Fun With Speech Clock.mp3
    3. MSA Fun With Speech Old Grey Goose.mp3
    4. MSA Fun With Speech Ten Little Candles.mp3
    5. MSA Fun With Speech Tired Old Man.mp3
    6. MSA Lets Sing Holiday Stories New Years.mp3
    7. MSA Look What We Found Top Of A Cop.mp3
    8. MSA Missing Whistle.mp3
    9. MSA Old Tales New 501127 Wistful Weasel.mp3
    10. MSA Old Tales New 510201groundhog Day.mp3
    11. MSA Old Tales New 510205 King Queen Of Hearts.mp3
    12. MSA Old Tales New Bells For Herkimer.mp3
    13. MSA Old Tales New Columbus' Collie Cy Betty Girling.mp3
    14. MSA Old Tales New Elaine Who Couldn't Remember.mp3
    15. MSA Old Tales New How The Robin's Breast Turned Red.mp3
    16. MSA Old Tales New Jonathan's Thanksgiving.mp3
    17. MSA Old Tales New Little New Year 1948-9 Cachoo.mp3
    18. MSA Old Tales New Misunderstood Cocker Spaniel.mp3
    19. MSA Old Tales New Peter Found By The River.mp3
    20. MSA Old Tales New The Three Elephants Vacation.mp3
    21. MSA Old Tales New Winifred Witch The Ungrateful Grace.mp3
    22. MSA Safety Sam.mp3
    23. MSA Stories Are For Fun Boy Who Didn't Like School.mp3
    24. Oregon School Air Land Of Make Believe Wind Chimes Rang.mp3
    25. Univ Tx Stories In The Wind Wilbur Wilhelmina Wallaby.mp3
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    2. MSA Fun With Speech Clock.mp3
    3. MSA Fun With Speech Old Grey Goose.mp3
    4. MSA Fun With Speech Ten Little Candles.mp3
    5. MSA Fun With Speech Tired Old Man.mp3
    6. MSA Lets Sing Holiday Stories New Years.mp3
    7. MSA Look What We Found Top Of A Cop.mp3
    8. MSA Missing Whistle.mp3
    9. MSA Old Tales New 501127 Wistful Weasel.mp3
    10. MSA Old Tales New 510201groundhog Day.mp3
    11. MSA Old Tales New 510205 King Queen Of Hearts.mp3
    12. MSA Old Tales New Bells For Herkimer.mp3
    13. MSA Old Tales New Columbus' Collie Cy Betty Girling.mp3
    14. MSA Old Tales New Elaine Who Couldn't Remember.mp3
    15. MSA Old Tales New How The Robin's Breast Turned Red.mp3
    16. MSA Old Tales New Jonathan's Thanksgiving.mp3
    17. MSA Old Tales New Little New Year 1948-9 Cachoo.mp3
    18. MSA Old Tales New Misunderstood Cocker Spaniel.mp3
    19. MSA Old Tales New Peter Found By The River.mp3
    20. MSA Old Tales New The Three Elephants Vacation.mp3
    21. MSA Old Tales New Winifred Witch The Ungrateful Grace.mp3
    22. MSA Safety Sam.mp3
    23. MSA Stories Are For Fun Boy Who Didn't Like School.mp3
    24. Oregon School Air Land Of Make Believe Wind Chimes Rang.mp3
    25. Univ Tx Stories In The Wind Wilbur Wilhelmina Wallaby.mp3
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    24 recordings on 6 Audio CDs. Total playtime 6 hours, 0 min
    24 recordings on 6 Audio CDs
    total playtime 6 hours, 0 min

    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A001

    1. MSA Fun With Speech Clock
    2. MSA Fun With Speech Old Grey Goose
    3. MSA Fun With Speech Ten Little Candles
    4. MSA Fun With Speech Tired Old Man

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    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A002

    1. MSA Lets Sing Holiday Stories New Years
    2. MSA Look What We Found Top Of A Cop
    3. MSA Missing Whistle
    4. MSA Old Tales New Bells For Herkimer

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    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A003

    1. MSA Old Tales New Columbus' Collie Cy Betty Girling
    2. MSA Old Tales New Elaine Who Couldn't Remember
    3. MSA Old Tales New How The Robin's Breast Turned Red
    4. MSA Old Tales New Jonathan's Thanksgiving
    5. MSA Old Tales New Little New Year 1948-9 Cachoo

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    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A004

    1. MSA Old Tales New Misunderstood Cocker Spaniel
    2. MSA Old Tales New Peter Found By The River
    3. MSA Old Tales New The Three Elephants Vacation
    4. MSA Old Tales New Winifred Witch The Ungrateful Grace

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    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A005

    1. MSA Safety Sam
    2. MSA Stories Are For Fun Boy Who Didn't Like School
    3. Oregon School Air Land Of Make Believe Wind Chimes Rang

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    Minnesota School of the Air Disc A006

    1. Univ Tx Stories In The Wind Wilbur Wilhelmina Wallaby
    2. MSA Old Tales New 501127 Wistful Weasel
    3. MSA Old Tales New 510201groundhog Day
    4. MSA Old Tales New 510205 King Queen Of Hearts

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