Montana Big Sky Chapter records, 1967-1991.
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American Women in Radio and Television Inc.
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The organization American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) was formed in 1951 as a response to the National Association of Broadcasters's (NAB) decision to dissolve its women's division, the Association of Women Broadcasters. Edythe Meserand would serve as AWRT's first president. With a stated mission to "advance the impact of women in the electronic media and allied fields by educating, advocating, and acting as a resource to our members and the industry," AWRT, a...
Ashby, Norma B.
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Television reporter in Great Falls, Mont. A native of Helena, Norma Beatty Ashby graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. She lived in New York City for four years, working for Life Magazine and MD Medical News-magazine. In 1961 Ashby moved to Great Falls where she was hired by KRTV as hostess of the daily show, "Today in Montana." The show eventually was carried statewide and Ashby produced it, and its follow-up, "Perspectiv...
American Women in Radio and Television Inc. Montana Big Sky Chapter
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The Montana chapter, named Montana Big Sky Chapter, was formed in 1967. It required a membership of at least ten women. There were twelve charter members, consisting of professional women working as broadcasters, executives, and administrators. The organization's objectives were to work in a creative capacity in radio, television, broadcast advertising, and related fields to provide communication and exchange of ideas, encourage cooperation with the related fields, and to augment the value of me...
