Category 1940’s

Scandinavia

Invasion Of Scandinavia – Unprecedented Bombing Of England – Questions Of Neutrality – April 24, 1940

Become a Patron! News for this April 24th was ominous. The German invasion of Scandinavia was having a bigger affect on the war than even in previous weeks. With German troops occupying airfields in Denmark, and bringing up planes, supplies,…

Boyd Raeburn

Boyd Raeburn And His Orchestra – Live At Club Morocco, Hollywood – 1945 – Past Daily Downbeat

Being a subscriber/member/patron makes a huge difference: Become a Patron! Boyd Raeburn and His Orchestra, live at Club Morocco on Vine Street, between Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards in Hollywood from around October of 1945. Boyd Raeburn was one of those…

Henry Moore

An Interview With Sculptor Henry Moore – Past Daily Weekend Gallimaufry

– Henry Moore – interviewed by David Carroll – circa 1972 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Widely regarded as one of the most evocative and original modernist sculptors of the 20th Century, Henry Moore’s works are seen practically everywhere…

April 4, 1944 - Allied bombers

World At War – Looking For Signs – Making Preparations – Gazing At Future – April 4, 1944

Being a member has its percs: Become a Patron! – April 4, 1944 – News Of The World – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – April 4, 1944 – News of raids on Japanese held islands in the South Pacific were…