Biggar, George C. (George Cecil), 1899-1989
Variant namesRadio executive. Born January 11, 1899. Died March 19, 1989. Began radio career in 1924 at WLS Chicago where he was an important contributor to the development of the National Barn Dance. Career also included work at WLW Cincinnati, WSB Atlanta, and WLBK DeKalb, Illinois. Retired from radio in 1964.
From the description of Oral history interview with George C. Biggar; 1968 July 17; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1968 July 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841393
Born January 11, 1899, George Cecil Biggar grew up in Aurora, South Dakota and attended South Dakota State College, earning an M.S. in Dairy Husbandry in 1922. Biggar was a pioneer in early radio broadcasting, particularly as it related to agriculture and rural life. His radio career spanned four decades, from 1924 to 1964.
From the description of George C. Biggar papers, 1916-1988 (bulk 1943-1944). (South Dakota State University). WorldCat record id: 40690675
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| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection. | |
| creatorOf | Biggar, George C. (George Cecil), 1899-1989. George C. Biggar papers, 1916-1988 (bulk 1943-1944). | South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists A-C). | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Biggar, George C. (George Cecil), 1899-1989,. Oral history interview with George C. Biggar; 1968 July 17; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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| associatedWith | Biggar, Genevieve, 1898-1983. | person |
| associatedWith | Gable, Dorothy; | person |
| associatedWith | Morrison, Herb. | person |
| associatedWith | WLS (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | WLW (Radio Station : Cincinnati, Ohio) | corporateBody |
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| Agriculture |
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| Radio broadcasting |
| Radio in agriculture |
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Birth 1899-01-11
Death 1989-03-19
