WMCA (Radio Station: New York, N.Y.) Records, 1939-1964
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Summary Information

Title: WMCA (Radio Station: New York, N.Y.) Records
Inclusive Dates: 1939-1964

Creator:
  • WMCA (Radio Station: New York, N.Y.)
Call Number: MCHC64-049; Audio 547A

Quantity: 15.4 c.f. (15 record center cartons and 1 archives box), 3 disc recordings, and 2 tape recordings

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Records of WMCA, a leading independent New York City radio station established in 1925. Its balanced and innovative format emphasized popular music, news, up-and-coming talent, and public service features. The collection reflects the station's interest in civic affairs and social action and contains information on two noted programs, The Barry Gray Show, which was one of the first talk-radio programs, and New World A' Coming, which provided a sympathetic look at issues facing African Americans and was inspired by the 1943 book of the same name by black journalist Roi Ottley. Included are background materials, correspondence, administrative records, award files, radio scripts, and audio recordings.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mchc64049
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