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Title: Dialing Back on AM
Description: Article discusses KMBZ-AM Radio's transition from an AM station to an FM (98.1), as well as the decline of AM radio. It also spotlights local AM stations that have been able to thrive by developing specialized programming and faithful niche audiences. Some of these stations include: KCMO-AM (710), WHB (810), KPRT (1590), and KXTR (1660).
Date: 2011-04-05
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: The Dean of Radio Made KC His Town
Description: Obituary and tribute for Walton "Walt" Bodine, a native Kansas Citian and popular local broadcaster. Bodine got his start in the radio in 1940, subsequently working as an announcer, newscaster, reporter, news director, editorial writer, and talk-show host in both radio and television. He interviewed a number of influential people during his career including Thomas Hart Benton, Louis Armstrong, Robert Kennedy, and Harry S. Truman. He retired from his 30-year public radio program, "The Walt Bodine Show," in 2012. Bodine died on March 24, 2013 at the age of 92.
Date: 2013-03-25
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: KXTR's Classical Memories Spanned 50 Years
Description: KXTR began as Kansas City's first FM all-classical station in 1959, after a group of classical music fans got together and formed the station. The article recounts the many radio personalities that broadcast on 96.5 FM and the changes that took place over the years. February 29, 2012 was the last broadcast for the radio station.
Date: 2012-03-11
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Memories Linger of Radio Host
Description: Mike Murphy, 71, one of Kansas City's best-known radio hosts, died at his home March 9, 2011. Murphy retired from KCMO-AM in 2004 after a 40-year radio career. He also heped found Kansas City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Date: 2011-03-10
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Kansas City Broadcast Histories
Description: Manuscript contains brief histories of radio and television broadcasting in the Kansas City area. There are also historical facts such as dates, frequencies, wattage, and owners for individual stations.
Date: 2004
Object Type: Manuscript

Title: Radio Council of Greater Kansas City Annual Dinner
Description: Interior view identified as taken at the Radio Council annual dinner, October 24, 1950 at the Hotel President. Individuals seated from left to right: Anne Hayes (KCMO); Joe Hartenbower (KCMO); Robert Saudek, vice presient in charge of public affairs of the American Broadcasting Company; and Sidney Lawrence, director of community relations for the Jewish Federation and Council.
Date: 1950-10-24
Object Type: Photograph

Title: SC1-3 Fred Edmiston Papers Finding Aid
Description: Collection of material contained in five boxes that relates to the publication of "The Coon-Sanders Nighthawks: The Band That Made Radio Famous," authored by Fred Edmiston. This book recounts the Nighthawks formation and early years up to Carleton Coon's death in 1932. The collection includes primarily correspondence, photocopies of newspaper articles, photographs, audio recordings, and motion pictures, as well as a scrapbook that features Johnny Coon, Carleton Coon's son.
Date: 1920~/2003~
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: Radio Council of Greater Kansas City Annual Dinner
Description: Interior view of Roscoe Shores and Anne Hayes seated at the table. Photograph taken at the annual dinner of the Radio Council of Greater Kansas City held on October 24, 1950 at the Hotel President.
Date: 1950-10-24
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Radio Council of Greater Kansas City Annual Dinner
Description: Group pose of individuals officially associated with the Radio Council of Greater Kansas City and taken at the organization's annual dinner held October 24, 1950 at the Hotel President. Identified left to right: Dorothy Heiderstadt (Kansas City Public Library librarian), Anne Hayes of KCMO, Sidney Lawrence (director of community relations for the Jewish Federation and Council and president of the Greater Kansas City Radio Council), Robert Saudek (vice president in charge of public affairs of the American Broadcasting Company), Mrs. H. J. McAnally, and John Thornberry of WHB.
Date: 1950-10-24
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Radio Council of Greater Kansas City Annual Dinner
Description: Interior view of Mrs. Mason and Elizabeth Whitehead of WDAF seated at the table. Photograph taken at the annual dinner of the Radio Council of Greater Kansas City held on October 24, 1950 at the Hotel President.
Date: 1950-10-24
Object Type: Photograph

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