Papers of Norma B. Ashby, 1962-1987.

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Papers of Norma B. Ashby, 1962-1987.

Collection includes correspondence (1962-1987), memos and newsletters (1962-1988), daily planners (1965-1987), writings (1962-1982?); and "Today In Montana" related materials, including budget information (1972-1983), sample advertiser accounts (1962-1983), schedules and summaries (1967-1987), program subject material (1961-1987), guest books (1962-1987).

5.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8072938

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KRTV (Television station : Great Falls, Mont.)

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KRTV began broadcasting television in the Great Falls, Montana, area on June 27, 1958. That same day, high winds destroyed its broadcasting antenna, and the station was off the air until October 5, 1958. KRTV was the first local television station to broadcast live from the Montana State Fair in 1960. In 1960, it began broadcasting in color. As a CBS affiliate and member of the Montana Television Network, KRTV continues to deliver local, regional, and national programmin...

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...

University of Montana--Missoula

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