Latin American Programs of the Longhorn Radio Network
Scope and Contents Note
The audio recordings found in this collection are organized according audio format. The first series is composed of reel-to-reel tape recordings. This is followed by a listing of compact audio cassettes. Listed chronologicaly, each entery in general contains the following infomation: program number; program contents; recording, production, and air dates, when available; timings, or length, for both segment and overall program duration; and finally comments, which are primarily program notes and rebroadcast information. It should be noted that voice out(v.o.), music out(m.o.), and program out(p.o.) are used indicate timing.
Following the audio recordings one finds scripts from throughout the programs broadcasting history. This is followed by a listing of programs that are missing their audio recordings. This section is comprised of all broadcasts from the year 1975, half of 1974, and a few scattered programs from other years. As in the first two series, these two sections are also organized chronologicaly.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-1984
Language of Materials
English, Spanish
Access Restrictions
Boxes 1-15 are stored remotely. Advance notice is required to access analog audio recordings.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Historical Note
Created by the Institute of Latin American Studies, the Latin American Review radio program was broadcast as part of the Longhorn Radio Network. Covering all of Latin America and the Caribbean, the program aired from 1973 to 1984. The program was primarily diveded into two segments, a news segment, dealing with reports from different parts of Latin America, and an interview segment, in which an individual or small group was interviewed. A diverse number of topics were covered including human rights abuses, economic conditions, music, popular culture, and the history and politics of the region. Originally airing as the Latin American Press Review the program had its title changed in 1976 to Latin American Review.
Full Extent
22 linear feet
Abstract
Audio recordings (reel-to-reel audiotapes and audio cassettes) along with scripts of the news report and interview segments of the "Latin American Press Review" (1973-1974) and "Latin American Review" (1976-1984) radio programs from the Longhorn Radio Network and the Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
Acquisition Information
Information of acquisition method not available.
Alternate Form Available
Digital reformatting of analog reel-to-reel audiotapes is ongoing. Digital access copies are available for programs from the following years 1973-1974, 1976-1980.
Processing Information
Processed by Robert Esparza, circa 2010.
Processing and rearrangement by Carla O. Alvarez, 2024. Cassette tapes and radio scripts previously stored in Box 1-11 are now stored in Box 16-22.
- Title
- Latin American Programs of the Longhorn Radio Network
- Status
- Edited Partial Draft
- Author
- Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2021 February: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
- 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.
- 2022 February: Finding aid edited by Carla O. Alvarez.
- 2024 January: Finding aid edited by Carla O. Alvarez.
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu