Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers
1935-1960
MS.2000.05
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Simmons, Howard Simmons, Howard
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Hal Simmons Papers
- ID
- MS.2000.05
- Date [inclusive]
- 1935-1960
- Extent
- 1.5 linear feet, 2 boxes.
- Location
- (MASC Staff Use: 2-6-26-4)
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Language
- Materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains papers of Howard "Hal" Simmons (1919-1999) a radio personality from the 1940s to the 1970s in Spokane, Washington.
Biography/History
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 Content
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.
Arrangement
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.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on 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).
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Fmo(s) :
- Simmons, Howard
Subject(s)
- Radio broadcasting--Washington (State)--Archives.
- Media and Communication