Media and Communication
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
B. Floyd Farr papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0934
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1936-1946
B. Floyd Farr photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0668
Abstract
The B. Floyd Farr photograph collection contains a press release depiction of the KGO-KPO Diamond Jubilee Radio Show in San Francisco, 1940. Photographs show the very large, formally dressed crowd gathering outside the unknown theatre venue as well as seated inside. The addendum includes photographs of KPO/KGO NBC and KEEN Radio from the mid 1940s.
Dates:
1940-1980
George Snell papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0556
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...
Dates:
1928-1984