Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers

Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers, 1935-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Simmons, Howard; Simmons, Howard
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers
Dates: 1935-1960 (inclusive)
19351960
Quantity: 1.5 linear feet, (2 boxes.)
Collection Number: MS.2000.05
Summary: This collection contains papers of Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) a radio personality from the 1940s to the 1970s in Spokane, Washington.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) was involved in the radio business, including hosting his own show (The Hal Simmons Show on KIT Spokane) for thirty years. In 1978, Simmons received an award from the Northwest Radio Pioneers Association for his work in radio.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains papers of Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) a radio personality from the 1940s to the 1970s in Spokane, Washington. It includes transcripts of Simmons' radio programs (1948-1949), station KIT memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and a collection of popular music periodicals and ephemera.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-6-26-4)

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Jack Bryant on behalf of Hal Simmons to the Washington State University Libraries in 2000 (MS 2000-05).

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