Audio tape, D. Knight interviewed by David Mosley

Made:
1993-09-15

One magnetic reel-to-reel 1/4" audio tape, oral history interview with D. Knight, conducted and recorded by David Mosley on 15 September 1993. Original master recording, 10 inch reel, 3 tracks, recorded at 7 1/2 ips.

Details

Category:
Oral Histories
Object Number:
2021-404
Materials:
cardboard, plastic (unidentified) and magnetic layer
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 280 mm x 20 mm,
type:
1/4 inch magnetic audio tape

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