Archives of Iowa Broadcasting
Finding Aid
Leo Greco Collection
Preface
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Introduction
Abstract: Leo Greco was a band leader and radio show host, entertaining Iowans for seventy years. He led the Leo Greco Band in the 1950s and 1960s, and was the long-time host of the "Variety Time" radio show on WMT radio, from the early 1970s to his death in 2011. This collection includes recordings of Leo Greco television program and Leo Greco and his Pioneers.
Scope and Content Note
Extent: 145 items
Physical Description: 16mm Film (2) DVD (1) Audiocassette (143)
Dates: 1992-2008; 2011
Subjects: WHO-TV, KGLO-TV, Kents Feeds
Related Material:
Administrative Information
Restrictions: Some materials in this collection may be restricted under copyright. The Archives provides access to these items for the purpose of research, instruction, and private study under the provisions of Faire Use, outlined in section 107 of copyright law. User assumes all responsibility for obtaining permission for reproduction or use.
Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; Leo Greco Collection, Archives of Iowa Boradcasting, Waverly, Iowa.
Acquisition Information: Donation
Processing Information: Processing completed by G.C. on 9/17/2018.
Biographical Sketch/Agency History
History: Leo Greco was the band leader for Leo Greco and the Pioneers (later Leo Greco Band) starting in the 1950s. He began hosting the “Variety Time” radio show for WMT in the 1970s until his death in 2011. Greco also worked with non-for-profits such as Camp Courageous (Monticello).
Bibliography:
Hub City Music, "Leo Greco." (accessed 9/17/2018) https://hubcitymusic.cloudmurphy.com/leo-greco/.
Series Description
Broadcast Recordings
Container Listing
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Format |
Series |
Content |
Date |
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16mm Film |
Greco |
Leo and His Pioneers- Kent Feed #7 |
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16mm Film |
Greco |
Leo and Pioneers #13 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (A) |
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DVD |
Greco |
Kent Feeds Presents Leo Greco and His Pioneers All Proceeds to Benefit Camp Courage of Iowa |
2011 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 11-29-92; Side B:Folk Music |
11/29/1992, |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-29-07 #2 |
4/29/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-29-07 #1 |
4/29/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-26-92 #3 |
10/26/1992 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Greco 10-27-96 #11; |
10/27/1996, |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-11-92 #2 |
10/11/1992 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 9-10-95 #1 |
9/10/1995 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 7-29-07 #4 |
7/29/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco- New Years 1997 #1 |
1/1/1997 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco- New Years 1997 #2 |
1/1/1997 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 10-28-01 #21; |
10/28/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-13-07 #4 |
5/13/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 6-24-07 #1 |
6/24/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 8-5-07 #2 |
8/5/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-13-07 #2 |
5/13/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-28-01 #20 |
10/28/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-14-02 1A |
4/14/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-14-02 2A |
4/14/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-14-02 3A |
4/14/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-10-91 #1 |
11/10/1991 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-4-1992 #1 |
10/4/1992 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-9-03 #3 |
11/9/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-27-02 1A |
1/27/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-27-02 2A |
1/27/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-27-02 3A |
1/27/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 6-16-02 #1 |
6/16/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 6-16-02 #2 |
6/16/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 6-16-02 #3 |
6/16/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-10-02 1A |
2/10/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-10-02 2A |
2/10/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-10-02 3A |
2/10/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-28-02 1A |
4/28/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-28-02 2A |
4/28/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-28-02 3A |
4/28/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-20-02 1A |
1/20/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-20-02 2A |
1/20/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-20-02 3A |
1/20/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-17-02 1A |
2/17/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-17-02 2A |
2/17/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 2-17-02 3A |
2/17/2002 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
One (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Two (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Four (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 1 (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 2 (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 ( C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Two (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Four (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
One (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three ( C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Four ( C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Four (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five ( C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
9-28 # 4 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
9-28 #2 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
9-28 #3 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Two ( C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Two (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
No Label (A) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Four ( E) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three ( E) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five ( E) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-2-03 #1 |
11/2/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-2-03 #2 |
11/2/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-2-03 #3 |
11/2/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-9-03 #2 |
11/9/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 8-5-07 #3 |
8/5/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-25-04 #3 |
4/25/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-20-07 #4 |
5/20/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-20-07 #3 |
5/20/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-20-07 #2 |
5/20/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-20-07 #1 |
5/20/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-9-03 #1 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-21-06 #1 |
5/21/2006 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 7-30-06 #1 |
7/30/2006 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-12-06 #1 |
11/12/2006 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 4-11-04 #1 |
4/11/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-16-04 #5 |
5/16/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 12-21-03 #2 |
12/21/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 12-7-03 #3 |
12/7/2003 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-4-2004 #1 |
1/4/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 8-22-04 #3 |
8/22/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-16-04 #3 |
5/16/2004 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-6-07 #1 |
5/6/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-6-07 #2 |
5/6/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-6-07 #3 |
5/6/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 5-6-07 #4 |
5/6/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco (Me) 11-4-01 #4 |
11/4/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
No Label (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
3-30-08 #1 |
3/30/2008 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
3-30-08 #3 |
3/30/2008 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
4-6-08 #1 |
4/6/2008 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 1 (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 2 (B) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 ( E) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-11-01 Me |
11/11/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco- Me 10-21-01 #14 |
10/21/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 10-14-01 #13; |
10/14/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (F) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 11-10-96 #13; |
11/10/1996 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 10-15-00 #14; |
10/22/2000 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco My Song 6-29-97 #3 |
6/29/1997 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-4-01 #24 |
11/4/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 10-21-01 #15 |
10/21/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (G) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 1-21-07 #4 |
1/21/2007 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-4-01 #5 |
11/4/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-4-01 #23 |
11/4/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-11-01 #3 |
11/11/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-11-01 #2 |
11/11/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco 9-29-99 #2; |
9/29/1999 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (H) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Side A: Leo Greco- Me 10-21-01 #18; |
10/21/2001, |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco 11-4-01 #25 |
11/4/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (F) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 1 ( C) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Five (I) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (G) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 2 (C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 1 (D) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Tape 3 (H) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Leo Greco- Me 10-28-01 #19 |
10/28/2001 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
One (C ) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
Three (F) |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-2 #2 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-2 #3 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-2 #4 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-2 #5 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
10-12 #1 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-12 #2 |
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Cassette |
Greco |
11-12 #3 |
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Other Finding Aids
None.
See Also
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