WGST Radio records, 1928-1976.

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WGST Radio records, 1928-1976.

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The WGST records document the history of the station, from its founding to its eventual sale, spanning a total of 52 years. Administrative files in Series 1 document the daily operations, lawsuits, and sale of the radio station. The studio logs of Series 2 provide detailed lists of the station's programming, advertising, and public service announcements for the period from 1940 to 1970.

70.8 linear feet (223 archival boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6948720

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech

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