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"St. Paul Woman Wins 915 USD on Dialing for Dollars", October 28, 1965

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: 014.01.12.2b

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Mrs. Charles McNeal., 853 Iglehart ave., was watching "Dialing For Dollars" on KSTP-TV Channel 5, Tuesday afternoon about 3:30 pm when the announcer said the Count is Down 2, and the amount 915 dollars. He dialed the number, and Mrs. McNeal's phone rang--she knew the count, direction, and amount and she is 915 dollars richer.

Dates

  • October 28, 1965

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physcial materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.58 Linear Feet (1 container) : This scrapbook, composed of 37 pages, front and back, with a front cover and a back cover. Each page also features two punch holes along one, short edge. This scrapbook has been unbound, with each page placed in a protective sleeve. An acid-free, archival folder containing photocopies of the newspaper and article clippings is also contained within the box. The front and back covers of the scrapbook are forest green in hue, with gold detailing. The center of the front cover features a sigil of a green lion in a gold shield, standing on his hind legs. The condition of individual materials pasted, clipped, or stapled to each page is generally good, but does feature adhesives such as tape, glue, staples and clips. Photographs have some fading and discoloration, otherwise the condition is good. General condition of the scrapbook is good. ; Each contruction paper-like page is a deep violet, almost burgundy color, with the following dimensions: 40 cm by 26 cm.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Archives Repository

Contact:
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