These "voice notes" give us a window into the past
Summary
Host Susan Ormiston explores the history of "voice letters," vinyl records recorded in booths and mailed as early voicemails. Princeton professor Thomas Levine discusses his global archive of these discs, which capture intimate messages from soldiers, travelers, and families during the mid-20th century. The episode highlights how this forgotten technology allowed people to share their voices across distances before modern digital communication.
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