Kenneth L. Martin Collection, 1975-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Martin, Kenneth L., 1943-2007
Title
Kenneth L. Martin Collection
Dates
1975-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.00 cubic ft. (6 boxes)
Collection Number
12659
Summary
Kenneth “Ken” Lee Martin was a producer for K2 news in Casper, Wyoming. Collection contains video and audio recordings of events and programs he worked with.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Kenneth “Ken” Lee Martin was a producer for K2 news in Casper, Wyoming. He was born in Rawlins, Wyoming in 1943 and grew up in Casper, Wyoming where he attended school at Natrona County High School and Casper College until 1963. Then he received a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication from Denver University in 1966. Martin began his broadcast career as a Casper College student, working at KVOC Radio in the early 1960s. After graduating from Denver University, he worked for KTWO Radio and Television as a program producer in charge of special events for 20 years. From 1987-1997, he was as producer for the University of Wyoming Cowboy Sports broadcasts on KTWO Radio’s Wyoming Radio Network and from 1997 to his death, he was employed by KTWO Radio as an engineer, video specialist, website developer, computer systems expert, and all-around troubleshooter. He died of cancer at age 63, on April 17, 2007 in Casper, Wyoming.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains audio cassette tapes and video tapes of various Wyoming related activities including legislative reports, high school sports, State of the State Addresses, Casper City Council meetings, news features, and interviews with Wyomingites about various topics.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Kenneth Martin at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Bob Price in November 2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in February 2017.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Video tapes:Return to Top

Container(s): Box

Container(s) Description
Box
1
Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame (12 Betacam tapes, Banquet and Dub)
2001-2005
1
Mini-Mart Coffee Commercial (U-matic)
1980-2000
1
Personal Locator Beacons PSA (Betacam)
1980-2000
1
Million $ Hole in One (U-matic)
1996
1
Daryl Harns (U-matic)
1980-2000
1
National Football Foundation Wyoming Chapter (2 U-matics)
2002-2003
1
News: Silkwood, Reitz, Olympics, Bio Feedback (U-matic)
1980
1
Miller, Smith, Burrough (handwritten note)
1980-2000
2
Legislative Reports (9 U-matics)
1978-1982
3
State of the State (2 U-matics)
1984-1985
3
#1-5 XGR (Wyoming State Legislature Sessions Reports) (7 U-matics)
1982-1985
3
Gov. Ed, State of the State (Governor Ed Herschler)
1975-1987
4
State Basketball Championships (14 Betacams)
2003-2006
4
3A/4A High school Basketball Championships Itinerary
2006

Audio cassette tapes:Return to Top

Container(s): Box

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
5 1
Laramie County Public Budget Meeting/ Household Waste Day Info Meeting
1995
5 1
News Interviews about Building Fire/ Discussion about Casper Curfew Law
1996
5 1
Dateline: Wyoming, Oregon Trail
1993
5 1
Dateline: Wyoming, Gun Control
1993
5 1
Bomb Scare Downtown Casper Federal Building
1995
5 1
State of the State Address
1996
5 1
Wyo Business Today Commentary with Bill Schilling (3 tapes)
1995-1996
5 1
Lee Moon News Conference
1990-2000
5 1
Newt Gingrich
1996
5 1
Mike Ragan Does Sports
1996
5 1
Diemer True
1990-2000
5 1
Outlook
1996
5 1
Branson: Pepper Spray
1990-2000
5 1
The Coach: Joby Wright UW
1994
5 1
City Council
1990-2000
5 1
Murder of Daniel Johnson
1990-2000
5 1
News Broadcast
1990-2000
5 1
School District Meeting (Casper)
1996
5 1
Moon Press Conference
1995
5 1
WMC Pres. Michael Schrader
1995
5 1
Casper City Council Meeting
1990-2000
5 1
NC School Board
1990-2000
5 1
Bill Stoval
1990-2000
5 2
Casper Basketball Competition
1990-2000
5 2
Fraudulent Checks
1990-2000
5 2
K2 Radio News, Interview Recordings at Casper Golf Club
1996
5 2
Cowboys Baseball Conference
1990-2000
5 2
K2 Radio News
1996
5 2
Casper Gold Club
1990-2000
5 2
Football Interview
1990-2000
5 2
City Council Meetings
1990-2000
5 2
Natrona County Soccer, Golf Club, misc.
1990-2000
5 2
Juvenile Detention Facility
1990-2000
5 2
Political Campaign Interview
1990-2000
5 2
Body found in Dumpster
1990-2000
5 2
News Broadcast
1990-2000
5 2
Introduction of Political Candidates
1990-2000
5 2
Legislative Meeting (2 tapes)
1990-2000
5 2
UAB Senate Candidate Forum
1990-2000
5 2
House Forum- Sheridan W.A.B.
1996
5 2
Roger Prenzlaw/Dave Taylor
1990-2000
5 2
3A Coaches
1990-2000
5 2
Interview with Andres Galarraga
1990-2000
5 3
Super 25: Blain Phillips, Kevin Homer, Coach Mike VanDiest
1990-2000
5 3
Casper Classic Tapes #1-10 (Daver Mertz, Laura Pikey, MTN Climb Finish, Ascent Hill Climb, Poison Spider Rd Race)
1991
5 3
Casper Classic Tapes #1-8
1992
5 3
Prep Game of the Week (Natrona vs. Green River)
September 20, 1996
5 3
Prep Game of the Week (Natrona vs. Laramie)
November 1, 1996
5 4
Casper Classic (Tapes #1-7)
1993
5 4
Cheyenne Central at Kelly Walsh
1990-2000
5 4
Casper Natrona at Rock Springs
1990-2000
5 4
Natrona at Gillette (2 tapes)
1994
5 4
Evanston at Natrona
1990-2000
5 4
Natrona at Gillette
1995
5 4
Prep Hoops
1994
5 4
Gillette at Kelly Walsh (2 tapes)
1994
5 4
Casper Natrona at Gillette
1994
5 4
Sheridan at Kelly Walsh
1994
5 4
Natrona at Cody (2 tapes)
1994
5 4
Reid-Kelly
1993
5 4
Prep GOW: RW vs. RS
1993
5 4
Kelly Walsh at Gillette
1995
6 1
Evanston at Natrona
1990-2000
6 1
N.C. at Gillette #5
1990-2000
6 1
Dec. 13 Prep (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 1
PGOW-Oil Bowl NC vs. KW (2 tapes)
1997
6 1
East at Natrona (2 tapes)
1996
6 1
Casper Natrona at Gillette
1994
6 1
Prep GOWA
1990-2000
6 1
KW + NC Oil Bowl (2 tapes)
1996
6 1
Oil Bowl Tape 2
1993
6 1
Outlaws (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 1
Peach Basket Classic KW vs. NC Girls (2 tapes)
1995
6 1
POA of Prep GOW: KW vs. Cheyenne Central
1993
6 1
Prep GOW: NC vs GR (2 tapes)
1993
6 1
Sheridan at Kelly Walsh
1994
6 1
Green River at Natrona
1995
6 1
Prep Game 2/21, Tape 2
1990-2000
6 2
Prep Game of Week 2/07, Tape 2
1990-2000
6 2
NC vs. Evanston Tape 1, 3/14
1997
6 2
Perkins Pregame Show- Basketball NCHS at Gillette
1990-2000
6 2
Oil Bowl KW vs. NC (2 tapes)
1997
6 2
Natrona vs. Rock Springs
1995
6 2
Pregame 2/28 (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 2
Kelly Walsh at Riverton (2 tapes)
1995
6 2
Natrona at Gillette (2 tapes)
1996
6 2
Central at Kelly Walsh (2 tapes)
1996
6 2
Gillette at Kelly Walsh (3 tapes)
1996
6 2
Oil Bowl NC at KW (3 tapes)
1996
6 2
Prep Hoops
1994
6 2
Peach Basket Classic NC vs. KW Boys
1995
6 2
NCHS at Cody
1995
6 2
4A Champ. NC vs. Sheridan (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 3
Peach Basket Boys
1997
6 3
Casper Kelly Walsh at Laramie (3 tapes)
1990-2000
6 3
Casper Natrona at Cody (2 tapes)
1996
6 3
Peach Basket Classic NC vs. KW Girls (2 tapes)
1996
6 3
Prep Hoops Girls
1997
6 3
Natrona at Green River
1996
6 3
Natrona at Evanston (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 3
NCHS at Gillette
1996
6 3
Natrona at Green River (4 tapes)
1995-1996
6 3
Peach Basket Girls
1997
6 3
Prep Game 3/07
1990-2000
6 3
Peach Basket Bowl Boys
1994
6 3
Oil Bowl NC vs. KW (3 tapes)
1995
6 3
Prep Hoops 1/24
1997
6 4
NCHS vs. Cody 2/21
1997
6 4
Natrona at Laramie (2 tapes)
1990-2000
6 4
Prep Game 2/28
1990-2000
6 4
Cheyenne Central at Kelly Walsh
1994
6 4
Natrona vs. Green River
1990-2000
6 4
Natrona vs. Rock Springs
1995
6 4
Prep Game o the Week 9/20
1990-2000
6 4
Outlaws 3
1990-2000
6 4
Natrona at Gillette
1994
6 4
NC vs. Evanston
1997
6 4
Prep Game of the Week 1/31 (2 tapes)
1997
6 4
Prep Game of the Week 2/07
1990-2000
6 4
Natrona vs. Gillette (2 tapes)
1995
6 4
Evanston at Natrona
1993
6 4
KW vs Gillette
1993
6 4
KWHS at Central
1995
6 4
Unidentified broadcast
undated
6 4
Unidentified commercial
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Broadcast journalism
  • Radio broadcasting -- Wyoming
  • Radio broadcasting of sports -- Wyoming
  • Radio producers and directors -- Wyoming
  • School sports -- Wyoming
  • Television broadcasting -- Wyoming
  • Television producers and directors -- Wyoming

Corporate Names

  • KTWO (Radio station : Casper, Wyo.)
  • KTWO (Television station : Casper, Wyo.)

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-

Form or Genre Terms

  • Sound recordings
  • Video recordings