St. Louis Media Archives

St. Louis Media Archives

“Land We Live In” Radio Scripts Collection

The collection contains the “The Land We Live In” radio scripts, intermittently from 1939 to 1951; clippings, and brochures. The show first aired on KMOX in 1937 and was then moved to KSD in the late 1940s and continued until its last show in 1952. “The Land We Live In” was a presentation of Union Electric, heard at 5:30 Sunday evenings and performed before a studio audience. Each episode was a recreation of an historic event or series of events from the St. Louis area. Finding aid »

Advertising Club of St. Louis Collection

The collection contains the Advertising Club of St. Louis’ archives including the group papers—rosters, financial statements, meeting minutes, member photos, issues of the Ad Club Weekly magazine, and Addy Award documents and some memorabilia. Finding aid »

Alfred Fleishman Papers

The papers of Alfred Fleishman span the years 1926-2002, with the bulk dated between 1960 and 1982.  The collection consists of extensive personal and professional correspondence, photographs, biographical materials, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, awards, memorabilia, and audiovisual recordings.  Materials in the collection related to Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. contain memorandums, correspondence, speeches, and published materials.  The papers document Fleishman’s public relations career, his work, travel, and wide-ranging civic involvement with the St. Louis, national and international Jewish communities. Finding aid »

Arthur Witman Photograph Collection

The collection contains black and white photographs covering the years 1929-1964 with the bulk of the photos ranging from the early 1930s to the mid-1940s.  The collection also contains newspaper clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch covering the years 1933-1939.  Finding aid »

Beatrice Adams Papers

The papers of Beatrice Adams span the years 1913-1997, with the bulk of the material dated between 1940s-1970s.  The collection consists of personal and professional biographical materials, correspondence, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, photographs and awards.  Finding aid »

Bob Kochan Public Relations and Advertising Collection

The Bob Kochan Public Relations and Advertising Collection is a collection of public relations and advertising material pertaining to St. Louis media and its professional organizations. Some of the material in the collection includes advertising packets for radio and television stations; KSHE button; audio recordings of advertisements by St. Louis based companies and the 1995-96 Marconi Awards; I believe in St. Louis record with introduction by Sammy Davis Jr.; video recording of ad promos from Louis London Advertising; slides of St. Louis radio station photos and of the 1992 Marconi’s; and advertisements for the Advertising Club of St. Louis, the St. Louis Radio Association and Marconi Awards, Six Flags, and Alphen Brau Beer. Finding aid »

Caralee Strock Stanard Papers

The papers of Caralee Strock Stanard consist of biographical materials, correspondence related to Stanard’s work as Post-Dispatch fashion writer, Sylvia Stiles, and fashion press releases.  The collection also includes items relevant to her affiliation with Alpha Delta Pi.  Stanard served as Grand President and wrote the Creed of Alpha Delta Pi.  Finding aid »

Diane Joyce Del Gaudio Papers

St. Louis Media Archives, Women, Radio & Television, Photographs Scope/content note:  The collection of Diane Joyce Del Gaudio papers consists of photographs from her work at KXLW and KSD-TV along with several show scripts from KSD-TV.  Finding aid »

Dorothy Brainerd Papers

The collection consists of the professional papers of Dorothy Brainerd (1906-1989) from 1952-1972.  The collection contains clipping scrapbooks, food articles and recipes, article drafts, and professional awards.  The bulk of the collection contains correspondence of letters from readers asking for solutions to a variety of homemaking & household issues.  Finding aid »

Flush Magazine

The collection consists of seven issues of Flush magazine from 2002. Flush Magazine was published by Jeremy Rouse and Darren Tracy from 2001-2002 in Carlyle, Illinois. The free monthly publication focused on local alternative music and was distributed in St. Louis City and County, the Metro East, and Carbondale, IL.  The last issue was published in December 2002. Finding aid »

Frank Eschen Collection

The collection consists of copies of Eschen’s radio scripts, speeches, notes, correspondence between the years of 1942 and 1960 and reviews of Municipal (Muny) Opera in 1947 and 1948. Finding aid »

Jefferson Barracks Hub

The Jefferson Barracks Hub, also known as the HUB, was published by the U.S. Army Reserves and was an “Official publication of the Air Corps Replacement Training Center, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.” The collection houses an incomplete run of volumes 1 through 4 from Dec. 12, 1941 to April 30, 1944 (v. 1, no. 36-v. 4, no. 18). Volume 4 is complete and volume 3 is missing four issues. Finding aid »

Jet Lag Magazine

The collection of the Jet Lag Magazine spans the years 1980-1982.  The monthly periodical was published by Steve Pick and John “The Mailman” Korst from 1980-1991.  Jet Lag included local band and concert reviews, book and record reviews, advertising, and a calendar of local concerts and venues.  Finding aid »

Joe Pollack Papers

The papers of Joe Pollack (1931-2012) consists of clipping books of published articles, correspondence, caricatures along with personal and biographical materials.   Finding aid »

John McGuire Papers

The collection contains letters written to John McGuire, chiefly fan letters. The collection also contains one photo (1992 letter from Carl Payne). John McGuire spent five years at the Art Institute of Chicago in the late 1950s with the intent of becoming a painter. Instead, he spent the 1960s through 2005 as a journalist, most of which was spent at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (1967-2005). He began writing special interest stories and conducting interviews. In the latter part of his career, he specialized in obituaries. McGuire was beloved by many. He had knack for being a great storyteller, which resulted in his success as a Post-Dispatch feature writer. He was awarded the Riverfront Times’ Best of Award for the Best St. Louis Post-Dispatch Reporter in 2000. McGuire died in his sleep at the age of 71. Finding aid »

Joseph Crouch Collection

The collection contains Joseph Crouch’s original drawings, painting, and sketches; clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and its supplemental sections and magazines—Sunday Pictures, Everyday and You Sections, and TV Magazine—where his much of his work was published. Finding aid »

KDHX Collection

The collection contains papers, publications, ephemera and memorabilia of KDHX. Included is an incomplete run of Airwaves from 1983 to 2008. Airwaves is the the official publication of KDHX issued to members that contributed $40 or more annually to the station. KDHX is a community radio that KDHX began construction in March of 1982, but did not go on the air until 1987. It broadcasts at 88.1 mHz. The station is licensed to the Double Helix Corporation. In 2013, KDHX moved to the Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media (3524 Washington Avenue) after more than twenty-five years at 3504 Magnolia Avenue. Finding aid »

KDNA Papers

The collection contains the papers and memorabilia of KDNA and its later ownership by the Double Helix Corporation. KDNA was a St. Louis listener-supported radio station that operated in St. Louis's Gaslight Square district from 1968 to 1973. It broadcasted at 102.5 MHz. The station was licensed to the Double Helix Corporation in 1972 and in the call letters were later changed to KEZK. Finding aid »

Key Magazine Collection

The collection contains an incomplete run of the tourism publication, Key Magazine. It was “delivered weekly to St. Louis’ leading hotels, motels, transportation centers, and apartment complexes” and was published locally by the Cherese Corporation, 8147 Delmar, Suite 205, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130. The bulk of the collection is from 1970. Finding aid »

KFUO Radio Collection

The collection contains correspondence, clippings, publications, ephemera and memorabilia for KFUO. Included is an incomplete run of Airwaves from 1983 to 2008. Finding aid »

Kristen Peterson Collection

The bulk of the collection includes newspaper clippings, magazines, company and institution annual reports, plus various advertising materials, all of which feature one or more photos taken by Peterson. Most of the material was published or issued by St. Louis area institutions and organizations between the years of 1975-2005. Finding aid »

KSD Radio Collection

The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, clippings, publications, ephemera and memorabilia regarding KSD Radio and its staff. Finding aid »

KWK Radio Photo Collection

The KWK Radio Photograph Collection is housed in the Media Archives. The purpose of this collection is to provide researchers of St. Louis media with photographs of KWK-AM (1927-1984) and KWK-FM (1987-1988) personalities, staff, and premises. Finding aid »

KXOK First Issue Letters Collection

The collection contains sixteen “First Issue” letters and seventeen “First Issue” envelopes. The “First Day” letters are addressed to H.L. Freund from C. L. (Chet) Thomas and pertain to programming and advertising possibilities at KXOK. The letters date from January 1953 to February 1955. Finding aid »

KXOK New Sounds Manuscript

“The KXOK New Sound promotion was prepared by a plans team which consisted of personnel from every phase of the station’s operation. The total New Sound promotion is completely outlined […] This is a comprehensive blue-print which was followed in detail during the eight-month period from April through December, 1957.” Finding aid »

Laclede Little Symphony Television Program Collection

The collection contains photographs, communications, a 1950s St. Louis Symphony script featuring Frank Eschen and Judge Otto, the film "St. Louis City of Flight”, and a scrapbook containing schedules, press releases and clippings on the Laclede Gas 1962 Park Band Concerts. The collection is organized into three subseries, the bulk of which consists of photographs from the Laclede Little Symphony and other Laclede Gas sponsored programs. Finding aid »

Marconi Radio Awards Collection

The Marconi Awards were presented by the St. Louis Radio Association to the best in local radio advertising. The collection contains Marconi Award papers and audio recordings from 1987 to 1996. Finding aid »

Mary Kimbrough Papers

The collection contains scrapbooks, clippings, articles, publications, correspondence, a draft manuscript of the Veiled Prophet, a draft manuscript of the History of St. Louis Country Club, materials from the Women’s Association of the St. Louis Symphony Society and audiovisual recordings. The dated material covers the years 1942-2010 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1970-1989. Finding aid »

Mary Lee Taylor Pet Milk Cookbook Collection

The Mary Lee Taylor Pet Milk Cookbook collection consists of over 75 recipe booklets published from 1937 to 1961.  Pet Milk was represented by Gardner Advertising Company of St. Louis.  In the early 1930s, Gardner Advertising employee, Erma Perham Proetz, created the personality and pseudonym of Mary Lee Taylor.  Proetz was key in the development of the Pet Milk Kitchen with Mary Lee Taylor serving as the Pet Milk home consultant to the American housewife. Finding aid »

Media Archives Oral Histories

The Media Archives oral history project started in 1989 with the aim to preserve the experiences of media persons with rich histories in St. Louis journalism, radio and television, public relations and advertising. The collection consists of transcript notes and consent forms as well as some correspondence and supplementary biographical information.  Finding aid »

Miles Vesich Papers

The collection contains Miles R. Vesich’s set design plans, sketches, and photos. Biographical information, news clippings, letters, photos (copies) of actors/actresses and others who performed on Vesich’s sets are also included. Finding aid »

Mill Creek Valley Intelligencer

The Mill Creek Valley Intelligencer was “published by the Mill Creek Valley Publishing Company for the residence of LaClede Park, LaClede Town and Environs.” The collection houses an incomplete run of issues printed from Nov. 8, 1965 to Sept. 1976 (v.1, no.1 – v.8?). Volume 1 is complete. The other volumes are incomplete. Finding aid »

Mina Sennott Papers

The collection consists of professional papers, publications and awards related to Sennott’s career as an editor and writer in St. Louis. The dated material covers the years 1956-1960. Finding aid »

Missouri Ruralist

The collection consists of issues of the Missouri Ruralist which was published at 2206 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO.  This agriculture based tabloid was published on the first and fifteenth of the month.  Finding aid »

Missouri Times Collection

The Missouri Times Collection consist of five volumes of the Missouri Times, published in Jefferson City, MO from 1979 to 1984. The collection is organized into two subseries, the bulk of which consists of papers, including are administrative files, correspondence, and vertical files. Finding aid »

NATAS Mid-America Chapter

The collection consists of clippings, invitations, publications and programs created by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences located in St. Louis. Finding aid »

Nick Charles Papers

The collection contains ephemera and correspondence related to Charles’ work at KXOK and his involvement with St. Louis Local AFTRA. The dated material covers the years 1965-1993 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1969-1974. Nick Charles aka Nicholas A. Pukish was a radio disc jockey on KXOK during the 1960s and 1970s. Charles, one of the three Johnny Rabbitt radio personalities, helped bring the Beatles to St. Louis in 1966. After leaving radio work, Pukish operated a locksmith company in west St. Louis County. He also freelanced as a booth announcer for KTVI and did commercial voice overs. Pukish died in July of 1993. Finding aid »

Night Times Magazine

The St. Louis music periodical, Night Times, was published monthly by Julia Gordon from March 1995 to March 1998.  The publication included local and national touring band and concert reviews with a St. Louis slant, record reviews, advertising, and a calendar of local concerts and venues.  Finding aid »

Noisy Paper

The collection of Noisy Paper spans the years 1981-82 and 1999-2001.  Noisy Paper was a  free local publication dedicated to covering the local arts and music of St. Louis along with some national interests.  The publication created and published by Carrie Lindsey. Finding aid »

Peter Ferman Photograph Collection

The collection consists of photographs widely undated but consistently marked with “Peter Ferman Photographers”.  The material ranges from the late 1950s to the early 1970s with the bulk of the material from the 1960s.   The collection is organized into five subseries of black and white photographs of assorted sizes.  The bulk of the collection consists of photos of individual actors and casts from the MUNY. Finding aid »

Playback: stl

The collection consists of 19 issues of Playback: stl spanning from 2002 to 2006. The monthly publication was the "source for music news, previews, interviews and reviews.”  By October of 2006, Playback: stl was only available as a digital publication.  Finding aid »

Post-Dispatch Notebook Collection

Post-Dispatch Notebook was published from 1949 to 1957[1]. Special Collections, SLPL has two complete sets for years 1950 to 1957 (vol. 1:no 1. – vol. 8:no 1). The notebook was “published monthly by and for the employees of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch”. Finding aid »

Press Club Courier Collection

The collection contains the official publication of the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis and documents membership activities, events and programs offered by the Press Club.  Finding aid »

Prom Magazine Collection

The collection consists of Prom magazine which was published monthly by Miller Publications from March 1947 to 1973. The aim of this collection is to assemble a full run of Prom, which was produced “exclusively for the youth of Greater St. Louis.” Special Collections currently has an incomplete run from March 1947 to July 1973. prom-magazine-collection Finding aid »

Radio and Entertainment In and Around St. Louis Collection

The collection contains an incomplete run of Radio and Entertainment In and Around St. Louis (RAE) from September 26, 1931 to November 25, 1933 which was transferred from the SLPL Periodical Room. The collection contains duplicates of issues published in 1932-33, which were donated by Frank Absher and A. J. Cabanellas.  RAE provided readers with the weekly radio schedule as well as listings of current movies, plays, sports, and special events such as dairy show. "Free at your McKesson Service Drug Store"-- cover verso. Finding aid »

Rex Davis Papers

The collection contains clippings, manuscripts, publications, and photographs. Broadcaster Rex Davis (1910-2001) was born in Cincinnati as Frank W. Zwygart.  He started working in radio in Cincinnati in 1931 as a singer and later as a newscaster with WCKY radio, a CBS affiliate in Cincinnati.  Davis began working for St. Louis radio station KMOX in 1946 where he was awarded nom de air Rex Davis. He continued there until his retirement in 1981.  In 1985 he came out of retirement to become a part-time voice on the late Bob Hardy's morning show on KMOX. During his tenure with KMOX Davis held the positions of news director and director of community relations.  Finding aid »

Ron Barber/Jack Carney Collection

The collection consists of audio cassettes, and memorabilia related to KMOX Radio personality, Jack Carney.  Ron Barber worked with Jack Carney at KMOX Radio during the 1970s and early 1980s. Finding aid »

Ron Elz Johnny Rabbitt Collection

Although the date of many of the pieces is unknown, the dated material covers the 1960s through the mid-2000s, with the bulk of the material ranging from the mid-1985s to 2001. The collection is organized into eight series, the bulk of which consists of plaques, memorabilia, and audio and video recordings. Finding aid »

St. Louis Fan Collection

St. Louis Fan was a magazine published by the Stadium Fans, Inc. from 1969 to 1976.   The collection contains an incomplete run of the monthly publication from 1972-1975.  Finding aid »

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Collection

The collection consists of publications and pamphlets; ephemera, correspondence, and manuscripts; clippings; style and specimen books; memorabilia; and oversized publications, ephemera, and memorabilia. Finding aid »

St. Louis Journalism Review Collection

The collection consists of an almost complete run of the monthly magazine, St. Louis Journalism Review.   The collection also includes a box of general research files, including clippings, correspondence, and ephemera. Finding aid »

St. Louis News

The St. Louis News was a strike newspaper and only produced in 1978. The collection houses a complete run of the paper (v.1: nos.1-9), which was printed from Monday, November 27, 1978 to Saturday/Sunday, December 9-10, 1978. Finding aid »

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Collection

Although the date of many of the pieces is unknown, the dated material covers the years 1878-2014 with the bulk of the material ranging from the 1910s-2000s. The collection is organized into three subseries, the bulk of which consists of publications that represent the history of and changes within the Post-Dispatch as well as the greater world of (newspaper) publishing trends and standards. Finding aid »

St. Louis Post-Dispatch/W9XZY Papers

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, by radio from station W9XZY was the world’s first daily newspaper transmitted by radio signals to facsimile printers located in homes. The daily special edition of the Post-Dispatch was published for two years beginning on December 7, 1938. KSD, which was owned by the Post-Dispatch until 1977, operated the experimental facsimile station W9XZY out of the Post-Dispatch Building. The newspaper was dubbed the “radio edition” and was transmitted via ultra-high frequency. Finding aid »

St. Louis Publication Photograph Collection

The collection contains photos of professional organizations related to St. Louis publications, photos of staff and the physical buildings of St. Louis publications, as well as other miscellaneous photos related to St. Louis publications. Finding aid »

St. Louis Radio Collection

The St. Louis Radio Collection contains historical information on radio stations in the St. Louis area. The files include correspondence, administrative files, memorabilia, ephemera and memorabilia about individual radio stations as well as those employed at the stations. The majority of the material is related to marketing and advertising, particularly promotional items. Finding aid »

St. Louis Republic

The collection contains material covering the years 1900-1918, with the bulk of the material ranging from 1907-1918. Most of the collection consists of the Sunday Magazine of the St. Louis Republic. Finding aid »

St. Louis Star Times Papers

The collection houses papers of the St. Louis Star, the St. Louis Times, and the St. Louis Star-Times, chiefly those of the St. Louis Star-Times. The dated material covers the years 1900 to 1976 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1932 to 1951. Finding aid »

St. Louis Sun Collection/M. Kettering

Marguerite Kettering assembled this collection during her time as editorial staff librarian at the St. Louis Sun.   The collection contains photos, administrative files, and newspapers (first and last issues of Sun).  Finding aid »

St. Louis Sun Newspaper Collection

The St. Louis Sun Collection was assembled over time by Del Schwinke and consists of a complete run the newspaper as well as the newspaper’s supplements.  The Sun was published was published from September 25, 1989 to April 25, 1990. Finding aid »

St. Louis Television Photograph Collection

The collection contains photographs of St. Louis television personalities, performers and staff.  The collection aims to serve researchers of St. Louis media by providing them with photographs of St. Louis area television personalities, performers, and staff as well as images of the television studios. Acquisitions for the St. Louis Television Photo Collection are still ongoing. Finding aid »

St. Louis Today Papers

The collection consists of St. Louis Today issues published from Sept. 7-8 to Oct. 5-6, 1973 (vol.1:nos.1-12) which were printed to replace the Post-Dispatch and the Globe-Democrat during their strikes—“St. Louis Today...will continue in operation until the end of the current newspaper strike.”; “...produced by local newsworkers from the two metropolitan dailies.” Finding aid »

St. Louis Weekly Photograph Collection

The St. Louis Weekly was a newspaper that focused on entertainment and area events that operated from 1983 to 1989.  The Weekly was co-published by Carol Jablonow and Vicki Levitt from 1983 to 1985 and then sold to Edward Presburg in 1985. This collection contains photographs used in the publication.  Most of the photos were staff photographer Dan Magidson. Finding aid »

Static, Inc.

The collection of Static, Inc. contains three print issues and covers the years 1997-1998.  The St. Louis alternative music periodical was published bimonthly by Jarrett Tindall and Tom Henkey, former writers at publications including The Riverfront Times and Night Times. They were assisted by a revolving group of approximately a dozen St. Louis-based writers and musicians. Static, Inc. included local, regional, and national touring band and concert reviews, record reviews, advertising, artwork, and commentary. Finding aid »

Sue Ann Wood Papers

The papers of Sue Ann Wood Poor (1930-2016) span the years 1946-2010, with the bulk of the materials date ranging from 1960s-1990s.  The papers consist of a large collection of personal correspondence, publications and professional articles, University of Missouri, Rotary International Foundation Fellow, photographs, clippings, along with St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and professional awards memorabilia. Finding aid »

T.J. Birkenmeier/St. Louis Sun Collection

The collection contains research and administrative files, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and prototypes. The Sun was published from September 25, 1989 to April 25, 1990. Tom Birkenmeier was the Marketing Director for the Sun. Finding aid »

The Greater Saint Louis Jewish Star

The Greater Saint Louis Jewish Star was a weekly newspaper that was edited and published by Charles Klotzer. The collection houses a complete run of the paper (v.1: nos.1-18), which was printed from September 6, 1954 to January 3, 1955. Finding aid »

The Second 50 Forum

The collection consists of an incomplete run of The Second 50 Forum, an independent monthly newspaper written especially for older adults in the St. Louis area. The publishing dates of the paper are unknown, but it is suspected that volume 1, number 1 was printed on November 1979. The newspaper went out of print sometime after February 1988. Finding aid »

TV Review magazine

The collection of TV Review spans the years 1951-1953.  In 1951, the St. Louis Television News Weekly publication was published weekly by The Scene Publishing Company on 308 N. Sixth Street in St. Louis.   By 1952, the publication was published by TV Review, Inc. at 5244 Delor Street, and featured a daily television program schedule for KSD-TV Channel 5 along with advertisements.  The publication changed its name to TV Preview during 1953, and continued to be published by TV Review, Inc. Finding aid »

Walter Zemitzsch Advertising Collection

The collection contains photographs, 35mm slides and stereo transparency slides featuring the advertising and store fixtures manufactured for various shoe companies, businesses, and then later for the regional and commuter airlines and local companies.  Finding aid »

WEW Radio Collection

The collection contains show scripts, publications, and ephemera of WEW Radio. WEW received its broadcast license on March 23, 1922. The station was owned by and operated out of St. Louis University, who claims the station had actually began broadcasting seismological and weather information in Morse code in 1912 under call letters 9YK. Thus, making WEW the oldest broadcast station west of the Mississippi River. Finding aid »

WIL Radio Collection

The collection contains show scripts, publications, ephemera, and memorabilia of WIL Radio. WIL radio began broadcasting at the 1430 AM frequency under the call letters WEB on April 5, 1922, though the station might have been established as early as 1920 under letters 9ZB which was owned by Lester “Eddie” Benson. WEB and WIL was a low-power, local-coverage station until 1939 when it went from 100 to 250 watts. In March 1949, WIL increased to 5,000 watts. Finding aid »

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