G. Bennet Larson photograph collection, 1920s-1957
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- G. Bennet Larson photograph collection
- Dates
- 1920s-1957 (inclusive)19201957
- Quantity
- 85 photographs
- Collection Number
- P0048
- Summary
- The G. Bennet Larson photograph collection contains individual and group portraits documenting G. Bennett Larson's career in radio broadcasting.
- 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
Content Description
The photographs of G. Bennet Larson primarily document the radio years, 1930-1940, and the acquisition of Intermountain Broadcasting and Television Corporation by Time Magazine, Inc., 1953. Larson began his radio career at KDYL in Salt Lake City at age 16. After a distinguished career in New York and Washington, D.C., as a producer and director in radio and television, Larson returned to Salt Lake and his radio "alma mater"--KDYL--as president. The photographs document his career with many shots of early radio and television sets, and a number of photos of early KDYL operations.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Scrapbook, Group Photos, KDYL Kangeroo Club and Miscellaneous
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Description: Scrapbook Photos
- 1: Letter from Gloria Swanson, 1952
- 2: Letter from F.M. Flynn, President, The News, New York, 1952
- 3: Newspaper photo showing Al Jolson surrounded by writers, gags, and producers, including Larson
- 4-5: Unidentified man
- 6: Betty Compson
- 7: Portrait of Larson
- 8: Newspaper photo and cartoon of Larson
Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Gathering of the KDYL Kangeroo Club in Salt Lake City Larson, Sid Fox, and others in front of the Capitol Theater
- 9-17
Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Portraits and Group Photos
- 18-20: G. Bennet Larson portraits
- 21: Larson and Charles E. Morin of General Teleradio
- 22: Group at start of Atlantic Coast Network
- 23: Yankee Stadium on opening day in 1952
- 24: Larson at a ball game with clients to celebrate 3 years of WWDC, 1943
- 25: Larson and Ned Just at deal for MSG activities to be televised on WPIX
- 26: A stage set of a kitchen, with camera and lights, on Social Hall Ave
- 27: G. Bennet Larson; Wayne Coy, FCC Commission; Wes Puller, TL head; Hugh Terry, TL, Denver
- 28: G. Bennet Larson; F.M. Flynn, President, WPIX; G.M. Lyon of Empire State, Inc.; Tom Howard of WPIX; P.B. Stephens, The New York News; and General Hugh A. Drum of Empire State, Inc. signing contract for WPIX to transmit from television tower of Empire State Building
- 29: Josey Barnes and Paul Willis with Barnes' 1957 Certificate of Honor in the G.M.A. Life Line of America Trophy Awards
- 30: Josey Barnes, Manufacturers award recipient, and Paul Willis
- 31: Utah Broadcasters Association Officers and Board of Directors: George Hatch, Vice-President (Intermountain Network); Eugene M. Halliday, President (KSL); Arch Webb, Secretary-Treasurer (KVOG); Harold Van Wagenen (KIXX); Artur Higbee (KSUB); G. Bennett Larson (KDYL)
- 32: Larson, Wes Puller, and others in 1960 at Columbia Pictures take-over
- 33: Larson with child and woman 1953 National Safety Award to KDYL
- 34: Larson and Ivor Sharp
- 35: KCPX studio at Social Hall Avenue
- 36: Allan ?; Raymond Page, Orchestral Director; Larson; Ben Grower, Announcer; and Quinton Reynolds, syndicated writer, gathered around NBC microphone
- 37: Larson with Venus Ramey (Miss America), 1942
- 38: Larson with Ezra Stone (Miss Greater Philadelphia) and Henry Addage
- 39-39a: Larson with Miss Washington, D.C. on WWDC radio
- 40: Larson and others with Liberace, pianist, in 1953
- 41: Election coverage in Philadelphia's WCAV (ninth station on air), 1948
- 42: Exterior of KCPX Channel 4 building
- 43: Office in Salt Lake City
- 44: Dr. John Z. Bowers of the University of Utah Medical School and Larson receiving the Variety Award at a Salt Lake Advertising Club luncheon
- 45: Closeup of the Variety Award
- 46: Studio tour in Salt Lake City
- 47-49: Bond drive in 1941 or 1942 at Walter Reed Hospital with WWDC radio
- 50: Larson and group of TV managers
- 51: Larson with group at Kidner Advertising Agency "Salute to Youth Show" 1943
- 52: WPIX signs contract to transmit programs from the TV tower on the Empire State Building, with executives of both organizations present
- 53: WPIX and Empire State executives
- 54: Sid Fox, Harold E. Fellow, Philo T. Farnsworth, and Larson
- 55: Larson and Howard Meichen, CBC West Coast Vice President
- 56: Larson holding 1951 Sylvania Award for Outstanding Television Technique
- 57: Larson with Norm ?, who took over when CP bought KTVT in 1960
- 58-63: Rudy Vallee broadcasting from Hollywood studio during his star role in George Whit's Scandals. Included are; Chic Sale, Florence Desmond, Jimmy Cagney, and June Knight
- 64-65: Larson with "Valentine" girl sent him by a client
- 66: Larson with Fanny Brice
- 67: Larson at Hollywood office in 1937
- 68: Larson at Griffith Park in Washington, D.C. with FCC commissioner
- 69-70: Larson and Bruce Vanderhoff
- 71: Portrait of Lauritz Melchoir
- 72: Larson and others in front of Keystone Automobile Club Jeep
- 73-74: Larson and boy in "Jolly Junketeers" hats, 1931
- 75: Larson with boy and dog on "Junket Show"
- 76: Larson and others with Gladys Rice
- 77: Larson, Bruce Vanderoff, and Doug Clawson
- 78: Sid Fox, Roy Larson, and G. Bennett Larson at KDYL transmitter on mountain
- 79-80: Sid Fox, Roy Larson, G. Bennett Larson, Wes Puller, and Cal Rawlings
- 81: Larson's office birthday party, March 15, 1957 at KTVT/TV
- 82: Violet White, Emma Ricks, and Ardell Welch at Denver and Rio Grande Rail Road cooking school Christmas party, 1943
- 83: Larson, Kefauver, and Ted Easterbrook
Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Proof Sheets
- 84-85: Miscellaneous 35mm photos, negatives available
Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Radio broadcasting--United States--History--Photographs
Personal Names
- Larson, G. Bennett, 1910---Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Group portraits--1931-1957
- Photographic prints--1931-1957
- Portrait photographs--1931-1957
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