Tapes—"Russians in America: The New Working Environment Programs IV, V, VI Ostankino TV NTSC (English language)", 1994
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains conference materials, reports, correspondence, notes, video recordings, news clippings, and proposals related to ASO’s work as founder and president of East-West TV. Of special interest may be the correspondence between ASO and a number of politicians, particularly Senator Ted Kennedy, but also Senators Harris Wofford, Charles Robb, and Frank Lautenberg, and Representative David Obey. Also included are the planning materials for and final recordings of the various television programs East-West TV produced, including a historical documentary on the rise of fascism in Germany and communist totalitarianism in the Soviet Union, as well a series titled “Russians in America: the New Working Environment,” which described life and work in a market economy. Many of these materials are in Russian.
Dates
- 1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Obermayer, Arthur S. (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, Hebrew, German, and Russian.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 44.2 linear feet (27 document boxes, 30 manuscript boxes, 2 half-manuscript boxes, 1 oversized box)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository