WAAM Newark NJ Edison Transcription Test


WAAM, NEWARK NEW JERSEY IRA ROGERS NELSON COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL '15 SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY RADIO PIONEER Ira Rogers Nelson Jr. and his father worked with Thomas Edison on the development of this recording system. These recordings are of great historical value. WAAM, Newark, began broadcasting in 1922. At that time it was the second most powerful station in the East. WAAM went on to become WNEW, New York.  Radio program for WAAM, Newark, New Jersey Performed by: John A. Scott - organ, vocal ;  Mr. Greenfield - vocal. Recording date: April 12, 1928 Location: Columbia Street Studio,  Edison Laboratory, West Orange, New Jersey Record format: Edison Diamond Disc,  experimental Record number: EXP-155-A NPS object catalog number: EDIS 78047 **  Historical note: This is an experimental slow speed (30 rpm) electrical recording, made for an experimental pre-recorded radio broadcast. The one-sided 10-inch diameter disc record has three recorded takes, about 17 minutes total duration.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.