Ray Poindexter papers, 1936-1976.

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Ray Poindexter papers, 1936-1976.

The collection contains seven letters written in 1976 and sent to Ray Poindexter from early radio announcers from the 1920s and 1930s including Harold W. Arlin, Harry Von Zell, and Dick Joy. Each man described briefly the highlights of his career. Most of these radio announcers migrated to television and commercial work as the entertainment industry evolved technologically.

0.55 cubic ft. (1 box)

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Von Zell, Harry

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Joy, Dick

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Poindexter, Ray, 1922-

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Ray Poindexter was knowledgeable about early radio and wrote articles about its history. He also organized the Old Timers Announcers Club and received letters from early radio announcers with their histories in 1976. From the description of Ray Poindexter papers, 1936-1976. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 74671040 ...