Spin Doctors: FAU restoring children’s records damaged by Superstorm Sandy
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June 30, 2013
A pile of stained, mildewed debris from Superstorm Sandy has turned into a nostalgic treasure trove for Florida Atlantic University.
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Martin Bookspan: My friends Leonard Bernstein & Aaron Copeland
By Recorded Sound Archives, July 1, 2013 10:02 am
Martin Bookspan had life-long friendships with two great classical music geniuses, Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland.
As the voice of the PBS television series Live from Lincoln Center from 1976 to 2006, Martin Bookspan riveted audiences with his eloquently distinctive voice and extensive knowledge of classical music. The N.Y. Times (May 24, 2006) described Bookspan as “One half erudite informer, the other half grandfatherly guide, [who kept audiences] tuned in during intermissions with easy-to-digest program notes and anecdotes.”
A generous supporter of the Judaica Sound Archives at Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Bookspan spoke before a sold-out audience at FAU Libraries’ 2013 Kultur Festival in March.
Boca Magazine highlights FAU Sound Archives Collection
By In the News, June 28, 2013 2:49 pm
A Music Mitzvah
By Recorded Sound Archives, August 29, 2012 1:05 pm
Manning Martus, along with her younger sister, Allyn and her mom, Devra, visited the Judaica Sound Archives at the Wimberly Library on FAU’s Boca Raton campus in October 2011.
She was looking for Mitzvah Project that reflected both her interest in music and her respect for her cultural heritage. And. She had a plan.
It saddens my heart
By Recorded Sound Archives, February 14, 2012 3:25 pm
Sam Greene
Jan. 11, 1923 – Feb. 8, 2012
It saddens my heart to think that Sam will no longer be here at the Judaica Sound Archives. Sam Greene was a dedicated JSA volunteer who began offering his assistance in 2002. He unpacked recordings, examined them and checked databases. Because of his language skills he was often called upon to provide English translations of Yiddish, Hebrew or German songs and text.
Sam was a wonderful singer and would often spontaneously serenade us with songs. Always upbeat, pleasant and fun to be around, the JSA volunteers and staff looked forward to his visits. Sam made me smile. As a survivor of the Holocaust he was very familiar with difficult times. Yet, he cherished life and and enjoyed sharing his good humor with all those around him. Sam was especially fond of this song, Der Rebbe Elimelech.
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