Consists of interviews of Indiana's early broadcasters and papers relating to the preparation of a book-length manuscript on the state's broadcast pioneers. Includes tapes and transcripts of 26 Indiana pioneer broadcasters, covering topics in Hoosier broadcasting from 1926-mid-l990s.
Repository/Collector:
Manuscripts and Visual Collections Department, William Henry Smith Memorial Library
While the bulk of the collection deals with Mackenzie's involvement in the recording industry, there is some material on his career producing sound effects for radio and the movie industry.
Repository/Collector:
Manuscripts and Visual Collections Department, William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Sound recordings of the series broadcast on WBAA, Purdue University. The interviews examine local and national social issues, including crime, religion, intimidation, protest, AfricanAmerican journalism and art, housing and the National Urban League.
Repository/Collector:
Manuscripts and Visual Collections Department, William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Contains personal and professional papers, including materials and photographs relating to the comedy team of Olsen and Johnson and their shows. Materials range from their vaudeville days beginning in the 1920s through their success on Broadway and radio in the 1930s and 1940s to their later years performing in smaller venues in the 1950s. Includes radio scripts from 1930s and 1950s.
Repository/Collector:
Manuscripts and Visual Collections Department, William Henry Smith Memorial Library