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KAYE records, 1968-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- KAYE (Radio station : Puyallup, Wash.)
- Title
- KAYE records
- Dates
- 1968-1973 (inclusive)19681973
- Quantity
- 19.69 linear feet (14 boxes including 10 audiocassettes)
- Collection Number
- 3788
- Summary
- Radio station operated in Puyallup, 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
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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
KAYE was a radio station that operated out of Puyallup, Washington. From its opening in 1951 to 1968 KAYE changed leadership numerous times and was led by Henry Perozzo starting in 1953. The station was taken over by Jim Nicholls and Hayden Blair in 1968. Nicholls, a radical right wing fundamentalist preacher served as station manager from 1968 to 1973. He was known for his passionate anti-communist beliefs and support for the Vietnam War. Nicholls vocally opposed the civil rights movements as well as Tacoma's council-manager form of government. During his tenure, Nicholls broadcasted criticism against any topic he perceived as potentially communist, including Tacoma governance, interracial dating, and urban renewal. The station supported Tacoma Mayor A. L. (Slim) Rasmussen in a long running battle with City Manager Dave Rowlands. On KAYE broadcasts during this period, Rowlands was labeled numerous times as a dictator and a tyrant. Consequently, the Puget Sound Committee for Good Broadcasting challenged KAYE's FCC license in 1970. The petitioners claimed the radio station violated the Fairness Doctrine. The FCC denied the station's request for renewal after three years of numerous petitions and hearings. Nicholls finally left the station in 1973 after legal disputes with Perozzo over ownership of KAYE and Perozzo resumed leadership of the station and reestablished it as KUPY.
Source: HistoryLink.org
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, hearing records, legal documents, broadcast transcripts, radio program logs, clippings.
Materials concern license revocation of KAYE Radio, Puyallup.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3788-001, KAYE records, 1968-1973
- Accession No. 3788-002, KAYE records, 1971
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3788-001: KAYE records, 1968-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, hearing records, legal documents, broadcast transcripts, radio program logs, clippings; ca. 1968-1973. Accession concerns license revocation of KAYE Radio, Puyallup.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: Jim Nicholls via Tim Gleason
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3788-001 | Hearing Notes |
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| 1 | 3788-001 | Exhibits |
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| 1 | 3788-001 | "Controversial Issues" file |
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| 1 | 3788-001 | Newspaper clippings |
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| 2 | 3788-001 | Petition to Deny License |
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| 2 | 3788-001 | Responses to requests to appear on KAYE |
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| 2 | 3788-001 | KAYE transcripts/hearing notes/exhibits |
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| 2 | 3788-001 | Human Relations Commission File (KAYE file
on) |
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| 3 | 3788-001 | KAYE Program Logs |
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| 3 | 3788-001 | "Fairness" Log |
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| 3 | 3788-001 | Miscellaneous |
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| 4 | 3788-001 | Program Logs |
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| 4 | 3788-001 | Ascertainment files |
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| 4 | 3788-001 | Cottone file |
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| 5 | 3788-001 | KAYE Transcripts of Tacoma City Council
Broadcasts |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Exhibits - FCC hearing |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Invitations to appear on KAYE |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Personal Attack responses |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Petitions pro/con |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Court of Appeals briefs |
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| 6 | 3788-001 | Harris litigation (libel action) |
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| 7 | 3788-001 | KAYE Hearing exhibits |
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| 8 | 3788-001 | Transcripts of monitored KAYE broadcasts |
1970-1971 |
| 8-9 | 3788-001 | KAYE Monitoring Study prepared by Dr. Ralph M. Jennings,
United Church of Christ, New York |
1968 August 02-09 |
| 9 | 3788-001 | Transcript of 1970 license renewal hearing |
1970 |
| 9-10 | 3788-001 | Tacoma City Council minutes |
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| 10 | 3788-001 | Personal attacks - Nash |
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| 10 | 3788-001 | Personal attacks - others |
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| 10-11 | 3788-001 | Correspondence |
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| 11-12 | 3788-001 | KAYE broadcast transcripts and logs |
|
| 13 | 3788-001 | Transcripts of Federal Communications Commission
hearings |
Accession No. 3788-002: KAYE records, 1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Two boxes of cassette tapes, broadcast transcripts, and letters regarding KAYE radio station. These materials cover KAYE Radio's 1970 battle with the FCC to renew their license, a battle which they eventually lost.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access for print materials. No user access copy is available for cassette tapes. Users may request a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Info: Transferred from University of Puget Sound on June 6, 2022
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3788-002 | KAYE Radio cassette tapes 6 tapes
Scope and Content: University of Puget Sound affairs during the Vietnam War.
|
May 4-5, 1971 |
| 1 | 3788-002 | KAYE Radio cassette tapes 4 tapes
Scope and Content: Regarding property tax exemptions, blood banks, and etc.
|
June 1-2, 1972 |
| 2 | 3788-002 | News clippings
Scope and Content: Regarding property tax exemptions. Mentions University of Puget
Sound's tax status.
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May 1971 |
| 2 | 3788-002 | Letter from Jeanne Nelson to University of Puget Sound
President R. Franklin Thompson
Scope and Content: Regarding the FCC's findings of facts in KAYE license renewal.
Includes carbon copy response by President Thompson.
|
May 12, 1971 |
| 2 | 3788-002 | KAYE broadcast transcript
Scope and Content: Transcript is from "Party Line" broadcast. Host is Terrill
Nicolls and commentary by Jim Nicholls, discussing FCC case against KAYE radio.
No corresponding tape.
|
June 9, 1971 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Broadcasting--Washington (State)
- City councils--Washington (State)
- Clergy--Washington (State)
- Fundamentalism
- Municipal government--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Radio broadcasting policy--Washington (State)
- Radio in religion--Washington (State)
- Radio programs--Washington (State)
- Radio stations--Licenses--Washington (State)
- Radio stations--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Crisman, Fred L
- Nicholls, Jim
Corporate Names
- KAYE (Radio station : Puyallup, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Tacoma (Wash.)--Politics and government
- Washington (State)--Politics and government
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Cottone, Benedict P (creator)
Corporate Names
- Puget Sound Commitee for Good Broadcasting (creator)
- Tacoma (Wash.). City Council (creator)
