On Tuesday, 25 new recordings were added to the Library of Congress' National
Recording Registry. This is the seventh induction of new recordings, bringing
the grand total up to 275.

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said, "This year's selections lovingly
reflect the diversity and humanity of our sound heritage where astonishing
discoveries and a vibrant creative spirit seem to appear around every corner,"
said Billington. "Our daily lives and memories are suffused with the joyous
notes of recorded sound, making these choices extremely difficult. The Library,
in collaboration with others, will now work to ensure that these cultural
touchstones are preserved for future generations to hear and experience."

Among this year's selections:

"The Churkendoose," Ray Bolger (1947) The Churkendoose is a children's tale of
tolerance, compassion and diversity, written by Ben Ross Berenberg for his
daughter. The recording features the voice of Ray Bolger, music composed by Alec
Wilder, and a supporting cast of farm animals. The Churkendoose, a creature who
is part chicken, turkey, duck and goose, didn't fit in at the farm. Rejected and
ridiculed, he became a hero by saving the other animals from the fox.
Ultimately, the animals embrace the Churkendoose with genuine warmth and learn a
valuable lesson about acceptance.