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How RCA Victor sold Sound Service to classrooms in 1939


This blog post explores a retro poster from my collection - RCA Victor's 'Sound Service for Schools' advertisement from LIFE magazine, March 6, 1939. It starts by discussing the history of RCA Victor, its merger with the Victor Talking Machine Company, and the impact that Great Depression had on the company. Then, it delves into the poster's contents and how their sound service was used to teach students about music and sound.

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