Jones, Rogan, 1895-1972

Washington State broadcasting pioneer Rogan Jones owned radio stations KXRO (Aberdeen, 1929), KVOS (Bellingham, 1929), KPQ (Wenatchee) and KPCB (Seattle) and television station KVOS (Seattle). He played an important role in broadcasting history, including making radio a viable news source (KVOS v. Associated Press(1935-1937), providing automated radio programs through his company International Good Music (IGM), and developing one of the first commercial television cable systems. Jones was active in Bellingham civic affairs as well as in the Washington state Democratic party.

From the description of Rogan Jones Papers, 1919-1959, 1929-1959. (Western Washington University). WorldCat record id: 43653063