The problem of this study was to document the history of radio station WKY, Oklahoma City, and to locate its place within the development of American radio broadcasting. This thesis divides WKY's history into two periods: 1920 through 1925, the years it was operated by Earl Hull, and 1926 through 1989, after it was acquired by E. K. Gaylord. The purpose of this study was to record the history of the oldest radio station operating west of the Mississippi River, its effect on the broadcast industry in general, and its effect on Gaylord Broadcasting Corporation, the parent organization. The study also explored the innovations. in both programming and engineering that caused the station to grow into one of the most popular radio stations in the Southwest, as well as its decline in recent years.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500899 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Meeks, Herman Ellis |
| Contributors | Glick, Edwin L., Fore, Steven James |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 61 leaves: ill, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Oklahoma - Oklahoma County - Oklahoma City, 1920-1989 |
| Rights | Public, Meeks, Herman Ellis, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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