George and Edith Webber papers, 1930s-1960s.

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George and Edith Webber papers, 1930s-1960s.

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scripts from the "Have You Heard" program and programs for book talks. KWDM promotional and marketing materials, broadcasting guidelines, scripts for commercials, music library inventories, radio program files and some financial and corporate documents. The collection includes a small file related to Webber's interest in racial issues.

2.5 linear ft. (6 containers)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7911920

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Schaffner, Neil E.

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Younkers, Inc.

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KWDM-AM (Radio station : Des Moines, Iowa).

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Webber, George, 1891-1973.

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George Webber owned and operated the Des Moines radio station KWDM-AM (1150) from 1948 to 1959 and radio station KWDM-FM (93.3) from 1964 to 1969. He was a proponent of cultural diversity and tried to present music programming with a broad ethnic appeal. He married Edith L. Dunham, a book reviewer and program host for WHO radio station in Des Moines. From 1942 to 1950 Edith hosted a program called "Have You Heard" sponsored by Younkers department store which offered commentary on books, fashion,...

WHO (Radio station : Des Moines, Iowa)

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Schaffner, Caroline.

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KWDM-FM (Radio station : Des Moines, Iowa).

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Webber, Edith Dunham, 1892-1983.

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