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Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7

Wollensak, American, 1899 - 19721960

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Wollensak Stereo-tape magnetic recorder, Model T-1515. Beige plastic with silver metal. The front of the recorder has several beige buttons to play, record and stop as well as volume and tone controls. There is a counter to track the time of the recording to the left of the buttons. The lid of the recorder lifts off so that tape reels can be placed inside for recording. The lid of the recorder has the words [3M WOLLENSAK]. The handle on the side of the recorder also includes the word [WOLLENSAK].

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  • Title: Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7
  • Creator: Wollensak, American, 1899 - 1972
  • Date Created: 1960
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W: 6 1/2 x 12 x 10 5/8 in. (16.5 x 30.5 x 27 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Religious groups, Social reform, Politics, Mass media, History
  • Medium: metal and plastic
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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