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KOAC Radio Station (University of Oregon) records , 1936; 1938-1939; 1946
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Yocom, Harry B. (Harry Barclay), 1888-; Huestis, Ralph Ruskin, 1892-1969; KOAC (Radio station : Corvallis, Or.); Krieger, Alex D. (Alex Dony), 1911-1991
- Title
- KOAC Radio Station (University of Oregon) records
- Dates
- 1936; 1938-1939; 1946 (inclusive)19361946
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- UA 193
- Summary
- The KOAC radio station is owned by the state of Oregon, located in Corvallis, managed by the State Board of Higher Education, with studios in Corvallis, Eugene, Monmouth, Portland, and Salem. The collection contains programs and transcripts of radio addresses concerning ancient history in Oregon and the Museum of Natural History (1938-1939), and also radio scripts from 1936 and 1946.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
According to the University of Oregon’s Extension center catalogue (1955-1956), KOAC radio station is owned by the state of Oregon but managed by the State Board of Higher Education.
The station is located in Corvallis at Oregon State University, who was the licensee and operator of the physical plant. The General Extension Division of the State System of Higher Education directs the program service. Studios are located at Corvallis, Eugene, Monmouth, Portland, and Salem.
Program talent is drawn from multiple Oregon colleges and universities and from various departments of state government.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains programs and transcripts of radio addresses concerning ancient history in Oregon and the Museum of Natural History (1938-1939), and also radio scripts from 1936 and 1946.
The collection is organized by accession and material includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Accession 1996.223.A: consists of a KOAC radio schedule (1938-1939), programs, transcripts and articles of radio addresses regarding Oregon's ancient history and the Museum of Natural History. There are addresses and articles by R. R Huestis, H. B. Yocum, and Alex Krieger.
Accession 10199.A: consists of KOAC-KEX material separated from an accession of Office of the President records. Material consists of radio scripts from 1936 and 1946.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College radio stations--Oregon
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Radio broadcasting--Oregon--Eugene
- Radio in higher education--Oregon.
- Radio programs--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Personal Names
- Huestis, Ralph Ruskin, 1892-1969
- Krieger, Alex D. (Alex Dony), 1911-1991
- Yocom, Harry B. (Harry Barclay), 1888-
Corporate Names
- Oregon State Board of Higher Education
- University of Oregon
- University of Oregon. Museum of Natural History
Geographical Names
- Oregon--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Radio scripts
