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- 1940-1962 (Creation)
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115 audio reels + 3 film reels + 5 videocassettes + 2 compact discs + 31 audio discs
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Series consists of audio and video recordings of the Leslie Bell Singers; radio programs hosted and/or scripted by Leslie Bell; and radio programs where Leslie Bell made guest appearances. Series also includes some informal, candid recordings of the Leslie Bell Singers' reunions and Bell family gatherings.
The Leslie Bell Singers were featured on "Your Host - C.G.E. [Canadian General Electric]" [1949-1952] on CBC radio and on C.G.E. Showtime (1952-1959) on the CBC Television Network. They also performed regularly at the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) Bandshell, and Leslie Bell played their music on his own CBC radio shows. Bell was a commentator for CBC and CFRB radio and appeared regularly on "Assignment" (hosted by Bill McNeil and Maria Barrett) and his own show "Speaking of Music".
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Most audio reels are digitized. Digital transfers of the audio are available upon request.
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Last updated March 15, 2022. RS. File-level descriptions added for audio recordings. Unidentified or unknown audio recordings left in draft format.