WGES and WSBC Chicago radio stations collection of visual materials, [approximately 1930s]

  • Collection ID 1989.0452
  • Creator Names WGES (Radio station : Chicago, Ill)
  • Title WGES and WSBC Chicago radio stations collection of visual materials [graphic].
  • Dates [approximately 1930s]
  • Physical description 1 linear foot, including approximately 500 images (2 boxes)
  • Access and usage restrictions Nitrate negatives restricted from access, see reference copies instead.
  • Collection summary Black-and-white photographic prints (approx.130) and nitrate negatives (361) related primarily to the WGES and WSBC radio stations in Chicago. Photographs depict mainly station personnel and equipment, as well as interior and exterior views of radio stations. Also included are photographs of ballrooms and bars, boxing matches, street scenes, lakefront images and family portraits.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Joseph D. Brubaker collection of visual materials (1986.0581) and the WGES radio transmitter operations notebook, 1926, compiled by Joseph D. Brubaker.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Eva M. Hansen (accession# 1989.0452).
  • Names
    • WGES (Radio station : Chicago, Ill) Photographs.
    • WGES (Radio station : Chicago, Ill) Employees Photographs.
    • WSBC (Radio station : Chicago, Ill) Photographs.
    • Brubaker, Joseph D., photographer.
    • WSBC (Radio station : Chicago, Ill)
  • Subjects
    • Families Illinois Chicago 1930-1939. lctgm
    • Radio stations Illinois Chicago 1930-1939. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Cellulose nitrate negatives. gmgpc
    • Film negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Nitrate reference copies available online http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/ref/collection/chm_pp/id/1462