Volkman, Harry, 2004-08-27
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Harry Volkman, 2004. Interviewed by Robert Henson. 2 sound cassettes (ca. 3 hrs.) : analog, mono + transcript (49 pgs.). AMS 189-190; two physical versions (one master, one copy). Forms part of American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Topics include: childhood; early influences in interest in weather (1938 hurricane); education and military service; early days in TV weather (including world's first televised tornado warning); and evolution of TV weather.
Dates
- 2004-08-27
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Extent
From the Collection: 107.00 Items
Language of Materials
English
- Television weathercasting Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository