Abstract The John M. Baldwin papers (1931-1979) document his life as a pioneer in Television (TV) Broadcasting. The papers consist of personal materials and career related materials. The personal materials consist of clippings, a scrapbook, financial information and his autobiography. His career related materials consist of reports and information on the various domestic and international TV and radio projects he worked on; architectural drawings, road and aeronautical maps of various parts of the...

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The Frank Cyrus Carman papers (1924-1989) consist of correspondence, broadcast transcripts, financial and business records, and QSL (radio transmission) cards documenting Frank Cyrus Carman's career in radio broadcasting. Carman established and managed several early Utah commercial radio stations, including KUTA (later KLUB) and KISN in Salt Lake City. The bulk of the collection consists of records, including advertising and public affairs broadcast transcripts, from these stations.

Abstract The Donald G. Godfrey papers (1924-2013) contain correspondence, thesis proposals, dissertation abstracts, articles, surveys, organization materials, a notebook, and news clippings, mostly pertaining to the LDS Church communications systems and the Bonneville International Corporation broadcasting system. Included in the collection are materials gathered during the years of research spent in preparing Philo T. Farnsworth: The Father of Television, for...

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The Howard D. Johnson papers (1946-1985) contain newsletters, publications, clippings, and biographical materials. Howard Johnson was a developer of the ceilometer, president of KNAK radio and founder of KOVO radio stations in Utah and a meteorologist.

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The Sam Kiefer papers (circa 1930s-1940s) consist of broadcast source material, correspondence, and fan mail primarily addressed to Peter Spraynozzle (Sam Kiefer), at KSL Radio Station, Salt Lake City, Utah. Included are radio scripts and clippings of columns written for the Utah Labor News under the name Peter Spraynozzle.

Abstract The G. Bennett Larson papers (1929-1987) primarily span the radio years 1930-1940. The collection is divided into three sections: the first section contains Larson's personal materials, the second section contains materials documenting the Time acquisition, and the third section contains twenty-six boxes of radio scripts that Larson either produced or directed. George Bennett Larson (1910-1989) began as a fledgling radio star with KDYL in Utah and went on to...

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The Alvin G. and Lena M. Pack papers (1907-1988) contain materials relating to the life and career of Alvin G. Pack, a pioneer in the radio broadcasting industry who worked primarily with stations KALL and KSLO. Included are radio scripts, correspondence, news clippings, family materials, religions materials, personal narratives, lectures, time lines, awards, certificates, and a variety of other personal and professional materials.

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The Leland M. Perry papers (1936-1938) contain depositions, correspondence, exhibits pertaining to the application to FCC to extablish the radio station KSUB in Ceder City, Utah. Perry was the co-owner of the radio station KSUB.

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The Ivor D. Sharp scrapbooks (1930s-1970s) are in the form of three photocopied scrapbooks and include family and business correspondence, legal documents, memorabilia, KSL business papers, and photographs. Sharp was involved with KSL Radio and served as executive vice president.

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The Eugene W. Whitaker's KZN radio collection (1922-1975) consists of two folders containing letters and materials documenting the early history of KZN, the first radio broadcast station in Utah. KZN was the first commercial radio station in Utah. It began broadcasting on May 22, 1922 from the roof of the building housing The Deseret News newspaper in Salt Lake City.