Ausmus, Graydon, 1911-1978
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.
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contributorOf | National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Management Service, 1953-1955 (Box 067, Folder 02) | Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities | |
contributorOf | National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Programs, Correspondence, 1951-1954 (Box 071, Folder 02) | Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities | |
contributorOf | National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Membership, Correspondence, 1943-1954 (Box 067, Folder 03) | Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities | |
contributorOf | National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Committees Publications, 1954-1964 (Box 034, Folder 02) | Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities |
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associatedWith | National Association of Educational Broadcasters. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | University of Alabama | corporateBody |
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Alabama | |||
Tuscaloosa (Ala.) |
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Educational broadcasting |
Public broadcasting |
Public radio |
Radio |
Radio broadcasting |
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Radio Executive |
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Person
Birth February 13, 1911
Death June 1978