Letters and cards from thirty-seven (37) states, Canada and Puerto Rico acknowledging reception of radio stations, W5XA and KWEA. The collection contains photographs, some broadcast news articles on "Paul the Radio Man," in the 1930s and some in the 1960s and a few items on KWKH and W. K. Henderson. It also includes correspondence, photographs and new articles on the Experimental Television Stations W9XX,W5XX and W5CBU. There are about 100 photographs of persons involved with the stations and views of the studio and equipment.
Content types:
Text, Still image, and Other
Formats:
Open reel tape, Photographic print, and Text document
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Repository/Collector:
Noel Memorial Library, Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS
The Frank Page Collection contains publications, newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, and other memorabilia mostly about the Louisiana Hayride artists.
Content types:
Still image, Text, and Performed music
Formats:
Photographic print, Text document, Pressed 78rpm disc, and Pressed 45rpm disc
Extent:
3 linear feet
Repository/Collector:
Noel Memorial Library, Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS
Collection contains photographs, several office newsletters generated by Mr. Flett, documents related to the quest for an F.C.C. license to broadcast, scripts, schedules and personal memorabilia.
Content types:
Still image and Text
Formats:
Photographic print and Text document
Extent:
2 linear feet
Repository/Collector:
Noel Memorial Library, Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS
Clippings, speeches and programs relating to Marie Gifford Wright's campaign for mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1970. Also included are other speeches given by Mrs. Gifford on political issues and the role of women in broadcasting and politics.
Content types:
Still image and Text
Formats:
Photographic print and Text document
Extent:
.5 linear feet
Repository/Collector:
Noel Memorial Library, Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) sponsored the Memory Lane program, asking senior citizens to come be interviewed on KRMD radio and discuss their early memories of Shreveport and North Louisiana in the "good old days." Topics include Shreveport buildings, social life, politics, etc. Interviews were conducted by Alma Wiley, Maurie Wayne, and Goodloe Stuck.
Content types:
Sounds
Formats:
Audiocassette
Extent:
19 audio tapes of the original KRMD radio station collection of recordings.