Guide
Historical Recordings
Links to historical recordings from 1932-1980s. The bulk document Perkins History, including a Centenary Address in 1932 and a Christmas concert and address from 1935. All recordings include transcripts.
1930s
- “1935 WPA Talking Book Machine Address“, a recording of an address by Mr. Harry L. Hopkins, Administrator for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to the people of America who are blind, about the Talking Book Machine.
- “Christmas Concert with address by Farrell, 1935“, a recording of a Perkins Christmas Concert that breaks for commentary about the performance and music for the blind in general by Perkins Director Dr. Gabriel Farrell.
- “Centenary Address by Dr. Edward E. Allen“, is a recording of an address given at the Perkins Centenary Celebration on November 10, 1932, by Perkins Director, Edward E. Allen, titled “Perkins Institution Within the Memory of Those Still Living.”
1980s
- “The Perkins Bells: Sounds and history“, a recording of Alumnae and staff sharing the history of the Perkins bells, including how they were made and what they sound like.
- “Edward M. Kennedy’s 1988 Perkins Graduation Speech,” a recording of Senator Kennedy’s speech at the 1988 Perkins Graduation.
