Hollingsworth, Raymond 1971-06-26

Raymond Hollingsworth discusses his work in radio in Amarillo during the 1930s and other aspects of life in Amarillo at the time.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Raymond Hollingsworth

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Date: June 26, 1971

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Nail

Length: 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Attended Amarillo College (1930-31), Worked for radio station KGRS in the 1930s, Shared their frequency with another station, Explains type of programming offered, Incident when both were broadcasting a football game, Newspaperman Gene Howe characterized, More discussion about his work in radio, Two stations merged to form KGNC, Network broadcasting discussed, Most families owned a radio in the 1930s, Public opinion of Franklin Roosevelt recalled, Radio station broadcast the fireside chats, Entertainment during the 1930s mentioned, Dust storms described, Work in radio discussed again, Names owners of the two stations, Problems in broadcasting news stories examined.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s

Bulk Dates: 1930s

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