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Public Radio Oral History Project Papers, 1977-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Harrison, Burt
Title
Public Radio Oral History Project Papers
Dates
1977-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 containers., (1 linear feet of shelf space.), (42 items.)
Collection Number
Cage 481
Summary
1 ft. Summary Transcripts and interviews with pioneers of public radio broadcasting in the United States, conducted by Burt Harrison.
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 for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Content Description

The Public Radio Oral History Project papers consist of a series of interviews of pioneers of public radio. The interviews were conducted by Burt Harrison, former manager of KWSU radio, during the period 1977-1978 under a contract from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

The original tapes were sent to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting headquarters in Washington D.C. as part of the grant agreement.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 481, Public Radio Oral History Project Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records of the Public Radio Oral History Project are arranged alphabetically by the interviewee's last name in a single series. The collection is made up of 42 typed transcripts from recorded interviews with the subjects concerning their careers in broadcasting.

Acquisition Information

The papers of the Public Radio Oral History Project (MS 79-57) were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Burt Harrison in November of 1979.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

  • Description: Jack Burke
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Martin P. Busch
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Hugh Cordier
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: John C. Crabbe
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: John DeCamp
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Richard Estell
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Albert P. Fredette
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Lee Frischknecht
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Lawrence Frymire
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Betty T. Girling
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: John Gregory
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: William Harley
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Ruane B. Hill
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Robert L. Hilliard
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Robert C. Hinz
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Richard B. Hull
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Albert Hulsen
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Kenneth Kager
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Lucinda (Landreth) Kindred
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: Harold B. McCarty
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Carl Menzer
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: James S. Miles
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: Allen Miller
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 23
  • Description: James M. Morris
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 24
  • Description: Robert A. Mott
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 25
  • Description: Frank W. Norwood
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 26
  • Description: Morris S. Novik
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 27
  • Description: Burton Paulu
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 28
  • Description: Donald R. Quayle
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 29
  • Description: John A. Regnell
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 30
  • Description: James Robertson
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 31
  • Description: Jerrold Sandler
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 32
  • Description: Frank Schooley
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 33
  • Description: Sam Scott
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 34
  • Description: Martha and Walter Sheppard
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 35
  • Description: John D. ("Jack") Summerfield
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 36
  • Description: Patricia L. Swenson
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 37
  • Description: Ralph Titus
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 38
  • Description: I. Keith Tyler
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 39
  • Description: Robert E. Underwood
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 40
  • Description: John Witherspoon
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 41
  • Description: Elizabeth Young
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 42

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Subject Terms

  • National Public Radio (U.S.)
  • Public radio--History--Archives
  • Radio programs, Public service--History

Personal Names

  • Harrison, Burton Dwight, 1917- (creator)

Corporate Names

  • Public Radio Oral History Project--Archives (creator)

Occupations

  • Radio broadcasting--Biography
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