Waugh, Irving;

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Radio and television executive. Born December 8, 1912. Full name: Irving Cambridge Waugh, Jr. Career active late 1940s-early 1990s. Joined WSM Nashville as a radio announcer in 1941. During World War II served as NBC radio special correspondent in the Pacific Theater. Returned to WSM in the late 1940s and began a career that included positions as commercial manager, general manager, vice president, and president. Served as WSM president, 1968-1978.

From the description of Oral history interview with Irving Waugh; 1993 April 29; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 Apr. 29. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841355

From the description of Oral history interview with Irving Waugh; 1993 May 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 May 4. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841356

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Radio broadcasters
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