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 John M. Baldwin photograph collection contains portraits of John M. Baldwin, mostly with associates in television, and photgraphs documenting equipment and activities at KDYL-TV in Salt Lake City. There are also photographs documenting the construction of transmission facilities for KDYL-TV in Utah and of television facilities in various parts of the United States and South America.

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The Albert George Brain papers (1985-1987) consist of an autobiography; biography of Sidney S. Fox, owner of the first radio and television stations in Salt Lake City, Utah; a transcript of an interview by Albert Brain with Sidney Fox regarding his career in broadcasting; and other materials. Al Brain was a cameraman and photographer with several Utah television stations.

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The B. Floyd Farr papers (1936-1946) consist of advertisements, program correspondence, and scripts from KDYL and KPO; NBC annual reports (1936-1945); and various radio-related publications. Includes a biography written by George Snell. Farr was a radio announcer, engineer, and executive.

Abstract The Sidney S. Fox papers (1922-1980) provide an overview of Fox's personal and profesional life. There are also newsclippings concerning Fox, his family and friends, KDYL, and Fox's gambling. There are materials about KDYL, such as legal documents filed between KDYL and the Federal Communication Commission, materials detailing the sale of KDYL to TLF Broadcasting Corporation, as well as advertising materials, correspondence, and various financial materials. There are also materials...

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The Philip Lasky papers (1927-1985) contain KDYL Radio materials. Lasky was manager of Salt Lake City radio station KDYL.

Abstract The George Snell papers (1928-1984) document early radio in Salt Lake City, Utah, at station KDYL and the development of United Broadcasting Company in San Jose, California. A majority of the collection documents early radio programming through radio scripts that Snell wrote. The collection also covers the developmental phase, sale, and acquisition of radio stations. George Snell (b. 1909) was born on 4 April 1909. He developed a love for the raido at an early age and played a major role in...