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Washington State Association of Broadcasters Records, 1950-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State Association of Broadcasters
Title
Washington State Association of Broadcasters Records
Dates
1950-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 585 (collection)
Summary
The records of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters consist of subject files that include correspondence, financial records, meetings records, and WSAB Bulletins.
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
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Historical Note

The Washington State Association of Broadcasters, a trade association for radio and television, was first organized in 1935. The association has had a de facto permanent secretary located at Washington State University since the early 1950s. The association's public relations and lobbying activities are officially located in Seattle.

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Content Description

The records of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters consist of subject files that include correspondence, financial records, meetings records, and WSAB Bulletins. The records are obviously incomplete, with very apparent gaps at different points, the largest being 1963-1976. The location of the missing records is not known.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State Association of Broadcasters Records, 1950-1981 (Cage 585)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized in 3 series, arranged chronologically within each series.

Acquisition Information

Records of the Washington Association of Broadcasters were donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1984 (MS85-32) by Val Limburg, professor of communications at WSU and secretary of the association.

Processing Note

Records were processed by Nanette Macy in April-May, 1992.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Correspondence

    • Description:
      Dates: 1952-1955
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: (Tom Olsen)
      Dates: 1953-1955
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: (Elroy McCaw)
      Dates: 1954-1956
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description:
      Dates: 1956: January-June
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: (partial)
      Dates: 1956
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: (Ron Murphy)
      Dates: 1956-1957
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description:
      Dates: July 1, 1956-December 31, 1957
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: (partial)
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description:
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description:
      Dates: 1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
    • Description:
      Dates: 1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 11
    • Description:
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 1, Folder 12
    • Description:
      Dates: 1962
      Container: Box 1, Folder 13
    • Description: (Secretary/Treasurer memos correspondence)
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1, Folder 14
    • Description:
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1, Folder 15
    • Description:
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 1, Folder 16
    • Description:
      Dates: 1981
      Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Financial Records

  • Meetings and Bulletins

Names and Subjects

Subject Terms

  • Radio broadcasting -- Washington (State) -- Archives
  • Television broadcasting -- Washington (State) -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington State Association of Broadcasters -- Records and correspondence
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