Radio program Latino USA began production by KUT and the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 1993. In 2010 production moved to the Futuro Media Group. Still produced by Maria Hinojosa and aired on NPR today, Latino USA presents stories on Latina/o history, culture, and current affairs.
Content types:
Performed music, Spoken word, and Sounds (Other than music & language)
Formats:
Analog audiocassette, Optical disc (including CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD), and Digital audio file (including MP3, WAV, AIFF, etc.)
Extent:
410 audio cassettes, 331 compact discs, and 133 Audio Files, plus unprocessed materials.
Collection includes 12 radio scripts from early 1950s. The collection is largely unprocessed, but two specific program titles are "The Rio Grande Valley Citrus Fiesta," which originated at KRGV and was broadcast on NBC’s National Farm and Home Hour, and "The Rio Grande Flood" from 1954.
The KTRU Rice Radio archive includes audio created by the student radio station from 1969 - 2005, covering a variety of searchable topics, such as: news, sports, interviews, musician interviews, and speeches and lectures. To learn more about the Rice University KTRU Radio records and their complete contents, please visit our detailed inventory.
Content types:
Performed music, Sounds (Other than music & language), and Spoken word
Formats:
Analog audiocassette, Digital Audio Tape (DAT), Polyester open reel tape, and Digital audio file (including MP3, WAV, AIFF, etc.)
Extent:
25 lin. ft.
Repository/Collector:
Woodson Research Center Special Collections & Archives, Fondren Library
Includes correspondence documenting Chillman's active role in the Museum's weekly radio programs and public service radio spot announcements regarding museum events.
Contains scripts for spot announcements and programs broadcast on KTRH, KPRC and KTHT, 1938-1947. The announcements provided information about the Museum and its collection, new acquisitions, exhibitions, demonstrations, films, gallery talks, concerts and the Museum's hours. Scripts are included for the following programs: Look and Listen, 1939-1944, Art and Music, 1944, Art is Fun, 1943-1950, and Art Techniques, 1943-1944.
Includes personal and business papers. Papers relating to KPRC are in Hobby's personal office files and range from early architectural drawings to licenses to instructions on how to run the switchboard. Also includes files from FCC hearings, 1955-1959, and a history of the station.
Repository/Collector:
Woodson Research Center Special Collections & Archives, Fondren Library