Ausmus, Graydon, 1911-1978

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Graydon Ausmus (1911 - 1978) was a radio broadcasting executive who formerly ran The University of Alabama’s Radio Broadcasting Service Extension division at WUOA-FM starting in the late 40s. In addition to his leadership role at WUOA, he became involved with the NAEB very early on in the 40s, serving first on the Board of Directors (1947-49), then at different times as President (1952-54), Vice President (1950-51), and Treasurer. Through the 50s he oversaw many flagship documentary series at WUOA, including 'Document: Deep South' and others. In the late 60s, he began taking on more creative roles at WUOA, including producing and narrating such shows as 'The Golden Gulf' about the Gulf of Mexico.

From the combined records of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), held by the University of Maryland and the Wisconsin Historical Society, and compiled as part of the Unlocking the Airwaves project (unlockingtheairwaves.org).

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associatedWith National Association of Educational Broadcasters. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Alabama corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Alabama
Tuscaloosa (Ala.)
Subject
Educational broadcasting
Public broadcasting
Public radio
Radio
Radio broadcasting
Occupation
Radio Executive
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Birth February 13, 1911

Death June 1978

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