Smithsonian Galaxy - Edition 54, December 22, 1980

How did the Smithsonian use radio to spread the word about the Institution's wide-ranging activities? Ann Carroll hosted a series of 2 1/2 minute programs known as Smithsonian Galaxy and broadcast from stations around the world. The set of four broadcasts known as Edition 54 were produced in December 1980 and include discussions of 20th century Germany, folk art and the Phillipine monkey-eating eagle! Smithsonian Galaxy, a series of 2 1/2-minute radio features about the work of the Institution's curatorial, scientific, and research staffs, began production in 1978. The program was broadcast throughout the United States and overseas. Learn more about the Smithsonian Institution Archives' collection of Office of Telecommunications's productions between 1974 and 1983.