Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers
MS.2000.05
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Simmons, Howard, 1919-1999
- Title
- Hal Simmons Papers
- ID
- MS.2000.05
- Date [inclusive]
- 1935-1960
- Extent
- 1.5 Linear feet 2 boxes.
- Location Note
- (MASC Staff Use: 2-6-26-4)
- Language
- English
- Languages
- Materials are in English.
Biographical/Historical note
Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) was involved in the radio business, including hosting his own show (The Hal Simmons Show on KIT Spokane) for thirty years. In 1978, Simmons received an award from the Northwest Radio Pioneers Association for his work in radio.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers of Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) a radio personality from the 1940s to the 1970s in Spokane, Washington. It includes transcripts of Simmons' radio programs (1948-1949), station KIT memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and a collection of popular music periodicals and ephemera.
Organization of Collection
This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/mascTerrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Jack Bryant on behalf of Hal Simmons to the Washington State University Libraries in 2000 (MS 2000-05).
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Simmons, Howard, 1919-1999
Subject(s)
- Radio broadcasting -- Washington (State) -- Archives.