Norman Ross papers, 1955-1968.

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Norman Ross papers, 1955-1968.

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Transcripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, and other papers of Norman Ross, a Chicago radio and television personality during the 1950s and 1960s who hosted several programs including "This is the Day," "Off the Cuff," and "Tunes from Talman." Topics include history, art, culture, and local, national, and international events. Also present is personal and professional correspondence with U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy of Illinois.

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Percy, Charles H., 1919-2011

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Senator. From the description of Reminiscences of Charles Harting Percy : oral history, 1970. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86147380 Epithet: US senator British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x000067 ...

WGN (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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WLS-TV (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)

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WBKB (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)

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Ross, Norman Alexander, 1922-2008.

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Norman Alexander Ross (1922-2008) was a Chicago radio and television personality during the 1950s and 1960s, primarily at ABC affiliate WBKB-TV (later WLS-TV), and on WGN-AM and WFMT-FM radio stations. Ross conducted interviews, offered commentary, and played music on programs including "Off the Cuff," "This is the Day," and "Tunes from Talman." Ross also wrote for the Chicago Daily News (1955-1968). From the late 1960s until 1986, Ross worked as director of public affairs for First National Ban...

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