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University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Taking a Leading Role: Women in Broadcasting History
Learn about significant women in the early days of radio and television. This library exhibition features performers, writers, and executives who pioneered in the broadcasting industry. Included in the exhibit are photographs, news...
University of Oxford (UK)
Museum of the History of Science: Wireless World: Marconi and the Radio
Take an historic tour through the world of radio from Marconi's first radio transmission to the beginning of television broadcasting. Read about how Marconi's invention of wireless telegraphy had an impact on those who survived the...
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Museum of Broadcast Communications: Andy Griffith
A biography on the North Carolina native, Andy Griffith. Presents his television roles as well as his other accomplishments.
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The Broadcasting Training Program Home Page
Information about a training program in radio/tv broadcasting for minority college graduates. Lots of useful information and links for anyone interested in broadcasting or announcing as a career.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Siegmund Loewe
Siegmund Loewe was a German engineer and businessman that developed vacuum tube forerunners of the modern integrated circuit. He pioneered both radio and television broadcasting, and the company he established with his brother, David...
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Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan Show
An article discussing the history of the Ed Sullivan show.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan
Article provides a very thorough review of the life of variety show host Ed Sullivan (1902-1974 CE).
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Ohio University: Woub Digital
WOUB Digital provides programming information for WOUB, a public broadcasting service of Ohio University.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bernard Shaw
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Bernard Shaw, an American television journalist and the first chief anchor for the Cable News Network (CNN). Shaw's childhood heroes included newsman Edward R. Murrow, whose television...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Edward R. Murrow
Biography of journalist Edward R. Murrow. Extensive look at his life, focusing specifically on his career.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Media and Communication Occupations
This resource provides information about media and communication occupations.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Max Robinson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Max Robinson, an American television journalist and the first African American man to anchor a nightly network newscast. Robinson was also the first African American to anchor a local news...