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KCMU records, 1971-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- KCMU-FM (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- KCMU records
- Dates
- 1971-1992 (inclusive)19711992
- Quantity
- 1.47 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00141 (Accession No. 91-187)
- Summary
- Records of the Seattle radio station that began at the University of Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1972 four University of Washington students launched KCMU from a tiny space in the basement of the Communications Building, using a 10-watt transmitter at 90.5 FM atop McMahon Hall. In 1981 UW budget cuts led to KCMU becoming a community supported, listener powered station. The next year increased wattage meant listeners could hear KCMU outside the University District for the first time. KCMU forged the musical philosophy and programming focus that defined them, adding hip hop, roots, blues, contemporary global music, reggae, jazz, grunge and more to its lineup. KCMU relocated its transmitter to Capitol Hill in '86, so that listeners as far as 15 miles away could pick up the signal. In 2000 KCMU moved to Kane Hall, and the following year they became KEXP, renamed after a gift from Seattle's Experience Music Project.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, meeting and committee minutes, budget and financial files, policies, constitutions, charters, forms, applications, music play-lists, broadcasting schedules, clippings of KCMU, formerly known as KPMG, a Seattle radio station that began at the University of Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Correspondence 2 folders
|
1982-1985 |
| 1 | Underwriting Information | 1981-1986 |
| 1 | Fundraising Policy | 1980-1983 |
| 1 | Revenue and Expenditures | 1986-1987 |
| 1 | Status of Funds | 1986-1987 |
| 1 | Board Notes - Budget | 1984-1986 |
| 1 | Board Minutes 2 folders
|
1982, 1986 |
| 1 | Constitution Committee 5 folders
|
1984-1985 |
| 1 | Constitution and Charter Committees Materials | 1971-1984 |
| 1 | Operational Policy Development Includes materials from when KCMU was known as KPMG.
|
1971-1987 |
| 1 | Listener Letters | 1979-1987 |
| 2 | Volunteer Agreements Restricted
|
1988-1992 |
| 2 | Internship Agreements Restricted
|
1982-1983 |
| 2 | Personnel Actions Restricted
|
1981-1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Public radio--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Radio stations--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Radio stations--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- KCMU-FM (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
