WGBH Educational Foundation

The LICBC, now comprised of seventeen member institutions, was established in 1946 as a cooperative broadcasting venture in adult education. In 1951, the LICBC founded the WGBH Educational Foundation as a nonprofit corporation having broad cultural, informational, and educational aims. The Foundation operates: WGBH-FM, 89.7, Boston; WGBH-TV, Channel 2, Boston; WGBX-TV, Channel 44, Boston; and WGBY-TV, Channel 57, Springfield. WGBH, which is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service, receives funding in part from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, corporate underwriters, private foundations, and membership. Expanded educational activities include: interactive multimedia software, home video, CD-ROM, and print materials.

From the description of Administrative records of the Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council (LICBC) and WGBH Educational Foundation, 1945-1994 (bulk 1951-1991). (Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives). WorldCat record id: 86123368

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