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A History of Radio Broadcasting in Georgia: Exploring Georgia Radio

Documents the history of radio broadcasting in the state of Georgia over a 50 year period from its inception in 1922 through the 1970s, including Atlanta stations WAOK, WAGA, WQXI, WSB, WKLS, and others. Content and materials included in this exhibit are from the Radio Broadcasting Collections housed in the GSU Library Special Collections and Archives and the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame collections. Originally created October 2013, coinciding with the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame’s 7th Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony.

Visit Resource: A History of Radio Broadcasting in Georgia: Exploring Georgia Radio
Creator: Georgia State University graduate student Sara Patenaude and Popular Music and Culture Archivist Kevin Fleming in conjunction with John Long from the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Georgia Radio Station Map by Archivist Brittany Newberry.
Format: Audio Recording,
Interactive Map,
Photographs
Tag: Collections,
Exhibits,
Media,
Music
Category: Arts & Culture
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