Wasmer, Louis A., 1892-1967
Louis Wasmer was a pioneer in radio broadcasting in Washington State. He built an experimental radio station in Seattle in 1907 and in 1925 came to Spokane where he began a long and successful career as a radio and television entrepreneur. His Spokane radio station holdings included KHQ, KREM, KGA, KSPO, and KFIO. He founded KREM television in Spokane. Wasmer was active in Republican politics and unsuccessfully sought the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1944.
From the guide to the Louis A. Wasmer Papers, 1930-1967, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)
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| creatorOf | Louis A. Wasmer Papers, 1930-1967 | Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Jackson, Louis | person |
| associatedWith | KHQ (Radio station : Spokane, Wash.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Langlie, Arthur B. (Arthur Bernard), 1900-1966 | person |
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Birth 1892
Death 1967
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