Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 4 folders that consist of the drafts and final manuscript of Markoff’s 2015 book You Said a Mouthful. The book is made up of 20 chapters along with an introduction, preface, and epilogue.
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder of the book’s bibliography, which lists the materials used by Markoff in the research and writing of her book. While the entire bibliography is 17 pages, the folder is made up of multiple drafts.
Markoff, Florence
Research, Marketing, and Publication
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 2 folders that consist of research materials amassed by Markoff for the book, as well as marketing research conducted by Markoff and the book’s publishers. Research includes information about the subjects in the book as well as articles w...
Markoff, Florence
Religious Identity and Personal
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder which consists of writings pertaining to Markoff’s Jewish identity. This includes scripts for her special edition of “Rhode Island Portraits in Sound” called “Jewish Portraits in Sound,” writings in Yiddish, and verses from the T...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 4 folders that consist of the book’s index. The folders contain multiple drafts of the extensive index of the book’s contents.
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 2 folders that consist of illustrations drawn by Sandra Feit and Nora L’Heuheux. This includes both original sketches and drafts for illustrations, the final illustrations, and copies of the illustrations. These illustrations were for the...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder that consists of assorted works written or worked on by Markoff. These include scripts for speeches, radio programs aside from her programs, creative essays, and theater work. Notably, the collection includes a theater program fr...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder consisting of letters that pertain to Markoff’s business dealings, including speeches, audio books, and radio programs among other things. There are also drafts and copies of letters written by or on behalf of Markoff, as well as...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 24 folders of “There’s a Word for It” scripts. The program ran for nearly forty years and became what Markoff was most known for. Each segment broke down commonly used words and phrases to examine their etymology, their historical context...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder of scripts for “You Said a Mouthful.” This program was an off-shoot of “There’s a Word for It” with terms that were specific to food. Like “There’s a Word for It,” the program examined the etymology and evolution of commonly used...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 4 folders of scripts for “Rhode Island Portraits in Sound.” Most scripts include multiple drafts, and some are accompanied by articles used as research for the segment. Some of these scripts are dated, with the earliest script marked 1976...
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder of scripts for advertisements that were read on-air by Markoff during her radio programs. These advertisements are for local Rhode Island businesses like local banks and grocery stores.
Markoff, Florence
Part of Florence Shapiro Markoff Papers
Contains 1 folder that consists of letters and printed emails that are personal correspondence, as well as fan letters and thank you letters from individuals. Letters date from 1976 through 2009.
Markoff, Florence
Contains laminated plastic clamshell and printed cardboard cases featuring cover artwork and episode information.
Mintz, Aaron
Contains the paper catalog booklets that accompany many of the prepackaged sets in Series 1. Each booklet provides details of the featured episodes, including titles, airdates, and additional performers, as well as biographical information about t...
Mintz, Aaron