Haverlin, Carl, 1899-1985

Carl Haverlin, born (circa 1899) in Globe, Arizona, was the son of a mining engineer. Although Haverlin never graduated from high school, he was regarded as an authority on the Civil War. Haverlin was considered a pioneer in radio broadcasting.

From the description of Carl Haverlin papers relating to Carl Sandburg, 1909-1964 (bulk 1947-1963). (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 608555242

Broadcasting executive.

From the description of Reminiscences of Carl Haverlin : oral history, 1955. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309736780

From the description of Reminiscences of Carl Haverlin : oral history, 1963. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122569831

Music industry executive. Born 1899. Died 1985. Longtime executive with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Principal organizer during BMI's formative years and later served as BMI president, 1947-1964.

From the description of Oral history interview with Carl Haverlin and Russell Sanjek; 1979 June 6; interview conducted by John Lomax III. 1979 June 6. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297596

From the description of Oral history interview with Carl Haverlin and Russell Sanjek; 1979 June 7; interview conducted by John Lomax III. 1979 June 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297595

From the description of Oral history interview with Carl Haverlin and Russell Sanjek; 1974 August 23; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Aug. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841221

Carl Haverlin, born (circa 1899) in Globe, Arizona, was the son of a mining engineer. Although Haverlin never graduated from high school, he was regarded as an authority on the Civil War. Haverlin was considered a pioneer in radio broadcasting.

His career in broadcasting began in 1924, when, at the age of 25, he took a job working at Station KFI in Los Angeles. He conceived the idea of broadcasting the Rose Bowl football game and sold the idea to NBC. The 1927 Rose Bowl game was one of NBC's first coast-to-coast broadcasts. The play-by-play account was called by Haverlin and Graham MacNamee.

After working at Station KFI for a number of years, Haverlin left radio to enter the business of music transcription. In 1940 he became vice president for station relations at Broadcast Music Inc. BMI had been formed in 1940 to compete with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers in licensing radio broadcasters to use copyrighted material.

Carl Haverlin became president of BMI in 1947, returning to BMI after serving as vice president of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1944 to 1947. He continued as president of BMI until his retirement in 1964. Haverlin died in 1985 at the age of 86.

During Haverlin's years at BMI he developed a close working relationship and friendship with Carl Sandburg. They worked together on Lincoln's Devotional and The New American Songbag . In addition to the correspondence and material related to their work together, Haverlin collected various printed items and manuscripts written by Carl Sandburg. It is this collection of Sandburg material which composes the Carl Haverlin Papers.

"Carl Haverlin, Leader in Radio and Historian," The New York Times , August 30, 1985. p.D15.

From the guide to the Carl Haverlin papers relating to Carl Sandburg, 1909–1964, 1947–1963, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)