A Guide to the WRUF Program Materials, 1928-1949
Finding aid created by Carl Van Ness
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
April 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | WRUF (Radio station : Gainesville, Fla.) | |
| Title: | WRUF Program Materials | |
| Dates: | 1928-1949 | |
| Abstract: | Early sign-on logs and program schedules for radio station WRUF at the University of Florida. | |
| Extent: | 0.4 Linear feet. 1 Box. | |
| Identification: | Series 68 | |
| Language(s): | English | |
Scope and Content
Record Series 68 contains early sign-on logs and program schedules for radio station WRUF at the University of Florida. WRUF went on the air on October 13, 1928 and the earliest log is dated November 20, 1929. Among the student broadcasters whose initials can be found in this series are Jimmy Butsch, Red Barber, and Otis Boggs. Also included are materials for a radio bible class taught by Professor William Harold Wilson, a script for the National Farm and Home Hour (1936), materials for a 1932 music appreciation program, and radio addresses from 1933 entitled "The Economic Conditions of Today."
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Related or Separated Material
See also the Preston Wood Script Collection.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], WRUF Program Materials, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
