George C. Biggar papers, 1916-1988 (bulk 1943-1944).

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George C. Biggar papers, 1916-1988 (bulk 1943-1944).

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George C. Biggar, a South Dakota State University alumnus (BS 1921, MS 1922), created programs for radio stations in Chicago, IL (WLS) and Cincinnati, OH (WLW). He helped plan the Barn Dance and the Dinnerbell Program. This collection includes radio scripts, interviews, photographs, and other material collected throughout his career. Material from a trip to Great Britain in 1943-1944 makes up a large portion of the collection and includes information related to agriculture during wartime.

2 containers (.84 linear ft.)

South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7428872

South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library

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WLW (Radio Station : Cincinnati, Ohio)

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Biggar, Genevieve, 1898-1983.

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Morrison, Herb.

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WLS (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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Biggar, George C. (George Cecil), 1899-1989

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Radio 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 Cent...