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Keith B. Farr papers, 1941-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Farr, Keith B.
- Title
- Keith B. Farr papers
- Dates
- 1941-2008 (inclusive)19412008
- Quantity
- 6 boxes, (2.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2319
- Summary
- The Keith B. Farr papers (1941-2008) include KLO scrapbook material, personal correspondence, fan mail, competition entries, music surveys, glossary of terms and financial records. He hosted the "Sandman Serenade" program which aired from 12 midnight to 6am, Mountain Standard Time. His program was broadcast through out the central and western United States and into parts of Canada.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Keith B. Farr worked as an announcer for KLO 1430 Radio Ogden between 1959 and 1961. He hosted the "Sandman Serenade" program which aired from 12 midnight to 6am, Mountain Standard Time. His program was broadcast through out the central and western United States and into parts of Canada. After his time at KLO, he worked for KVOG-TV, Salt Lake City in 1961, and then KIFI-TV, Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1963 and finally KWIN/KCVR, Stockton, California between 1968 and 1990. He now resides in Lodi, California and continues to be involved in radio by doing research and documenting early AM radio and announcer time-lines.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Keith B. Farr papers (1941-2008) include KLO scrapbook material, personal correspondence, fan mail, competition entries, music surveys, glossary of terms and financial records. The majority of the material is dated between 1960 and 1961, and then between 1976 to 1977.
Documents of particular interest include the scrapbook material, including a poster, photographs and a listing of Ogden's Top Tunes. The fan mail letters include suggestions to rename the program, song requests, Thank You letters and mail from zealous admirers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donated by Keith Farr in 2006 and 2008.
Processing Note
Processed by Emma Kruger in 2007.
Addendum processed by Kevin Tuck in 2008.
Reprocessed by Maggie Anderson in 2013.
Separated Materials
Audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (AO917).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal ItemsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Personal Correspondence |
1959-2008 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence with Tim Larson |
2006-2007 |
| 1 | 3 | Thank-You Notes |
1966-1987 |
| 1 | 4 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Membership Records |
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| 1 | 5 | Travel Expenses and Finance Records |
1960 |
| 1 | 6 | Personal Certificates and Federal Communications Commission Licenses |
1957-1987 |
| 1 | 7 | Media Card File |
|
| 1 | 8 |
Practical Technical Training in Radio and Television in Allied Electronics
|
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| 1 | 9 |
A Glossary Used by the Federal Communications Commission
|
1957 |
Radio Station Materials and MemorabiliaReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | KLO Scrapbook |
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| 2 | 2 | General Radio Memorabilia |
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| 2 | 3 | Radio Station Pamphlets and General Information |
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| 2 | 4 | Events and General Materials |
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| 2 | 5 | Music Surveys |
1960 |
| 2 | 6 | Certificates and Recognition |
1963-1992 |
| 2 | 7 | Articles and Essays |
Fan MailReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Correspondence with L. David Rankin |
1961 |
| 3 | 2 | Correspondence with Jennie Jones |
1959-1961 |
| 3 | 3 | Correspondence with Helen |
1960 |
| 3 | 4 | Name Contest |
1960 |
| 3 | 5 | The Longest Distance Competition |
1960 |
| 3 | 6 | Safety Slogan Contests |
|
| 3 | 7-11 | Earl Nightengale Requests |
1968-1977 |
| 3 | 12-13 | General Fan Mail |
1960; 1973-1991 |
Broadcasting CompilationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1 | Broadcasting: Compilations/Papers, Volume 1 |
1956-1961 |
| 4 | 2 | Broadcasting: Compilations/Papers, Volume 2 |
1958-1990 |
| 4 | 3 | Broadcasting: Compilations/Papers, Volume 3 |
2000-2006 |
| 4 | 4 | Broadcasting: Compilations/Papers, Volume 4 |
2006-2007 |
| 4 | 5 | Bay Area Radio Museum: Compilations/Documents |
Retrospect Series and News ClippingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 1 | Retrospect One and Nine |
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| 5 | 2 | Retrospect Two |
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| 5 | 3 | Retrospect Three |
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| 5 | 4 | Retrospect Five |
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| 5 | 5 | Retrospect Eight |
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| 5 | 6 | Retrospect, Elvis |
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| 6 | News Clippings |
1969-2007 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Disc jockeys--Utah--Ogden--Sources
Corporate Names
- KLO (Radio Station: Ogden, Utah)--Radio stations--Utah--Ogden--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Financial records
Finding aid prepared by Emma Kruger
2007 (last modified: 2020)
