6 10 413 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/e0251776a02f621a572f12561ae51900.jpg 1e00b36e28d13fd413e02cf2d122a978 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/a86814528440304f71c62cb080b86e14.jpg 188c8a4b8cf5dc5b9333edab57436bf7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Service Announcement Script, WJLD Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 12: "Ok, moving right along to folder 11… folder 12 is from WJLD. It’s a continuity sheet again, requesting the announcer Malcolm Scott. This is from 1982. I don’t know who Malcolm Scott is, and it is just a public service announcement regarding WJLD’s relationship to the FCC. And what frequency it operates on and so forth, who the owners are and so forth, something that apparently had to be announced having to do with the annual application notice with the FCC. First time we see Bob Bell as a prospective WJLD owner, which lasted for two years. Also attached to this is a time schedule of performance. This is an affidavit determining a particular assigned time, and there are four assigned times for the aforementioned announcement. It was very important that the FCC see proof that it was announced. From the WJLD files." Bob Bell Continuity Sheet FCC Malcolm Scott Public Service Announcement WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/d9f12f6710a6759c0a437202d420586a.jpeg 4cab2f3307d437b75182e27ce3db09aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Envelope, WBUL Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 11: "This is folder 11. This is an… inside the envelope, a WBUL envelope, WBUL 1220, are some W2 forms for Manuel Fitch from 1980, ‘81, and ’83, all from the same radio station, we’re presuming (tax forms not pictured). Radio Broadcasting Company of Birmingham, WBUL radio, and still a lot to be determined about the history of WBUL, but it’s in a WBUL envelope which is kind of cool. Has the logo on it. Donated by Manuel Fitch." 1980s Stationary WBUL https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/da73b54722eb81358f9b39c80fa50ce5.jpg 2d18eb4173d92ff321eda773ff869bf5 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/389bf3d6437a7087632fa78496c11f78.jpg 2d095ba3d83a1bab18d000e5e95a3523 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/223c868e721ffa412049b9ec7cc781ad.jpg a1adcdb503f6715d45e672b8cdc3fd75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Studio Logs, WJLD Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 10: "Ok, this is folder 10 which are a series of sign-on logs, air time logs. And it lists the various shift times and it also has the signatures of many of the people who were on WJLD in 1981. These logs span June 4th, which was a Thursday, through June 7th, which is a Sunday, so you can actually see who was on during the week days as well as on the weekends. Some of the people listed: Michelle Shivers, Paul Dudley White, otherwise known as Tall Paul, Ron January, Eric Grayson, which was Eric “High Speed” Chase, Gary Richardson, Sylvester King, and Daryl Jackson. Moving into Saturday you had people like Jesse Champion Jr., again Tall Paul did a shift then, Lester Young, Gene Lockett, and so forth. Interesting to see, all from 1981. Maybe that’ll give you a clue. From the WJLD files." 1980s Daryl Jackson Eric "High Speed" Chase Fairfield Gary Richardson Gene Lockett Jesse Champion Lester "Showboat" Young Michelle Shivers Paul "Tall Paul" White Radio Logs Ron "Marathon Man" January Sylvester "Weldon Clark" King WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/17e306897b51d49d355e0d6289882cea.jpg 4115370387ce53a6d8debb678f5a437c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence, WJLD to DeSoto Caverns Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 9: "Alright, folder 9 is on WJLD “Soul Radio” stationary dated May 25, 1981, and it’s a letter to DeSoto Caverns requesting promotional materials from them to be given away on the air. And it’s signed by Linda J. Moton, the public service director for WJLD radio. I do not know who she is. From the WJLD files." 1980s DeSoto Caverns Linda Moton Promotion Stationary WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/48f4fcd299a533a47902fccacec5212b.jpg e23caec3dff5e16ef8cb250ea2a00728 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Advertising Script, West Boon Dock Lounge Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 8: "Ok, this is folder 8 which is a continuity sheet from WJLD dated April of ’81. The announcer requested for the commercial was Eric Chase, Eric “High Speed” Chase. He was a great voice and he passed away in the 2000s. Nice guy." 1980s Advertising Continuity Sheet Eric "High Speed" Chase West Boon Dock Lounge WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/a17ff6813addbbf171eb920b951323f4.jpg 7c3080a95437f16b2f69f44546bd7697 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Engineering License, Margie Davis Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 7: "This is folder 7 which is an FCC restricted radio telephone operator’s permit, otherwise known as an engineering license, for Margie Davis, who was with WJLD in the ‘80s, and this license was granted to her in November of 1981. Probably left by her at WJLD." 1980s FCC Margie Davis WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/b6f83aeb2092709bd8ce57eb5d4933e8.jpg dd4f1cc4ea946c57fd0bdaaa8c97cb02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walter Anglin Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 6: "We’re up to folder 6 which is a color 4x6 of Walter Anglin. We were told this was around 1980. It was given to us by he and his wife when they visited the station back in the ‘90s and he was at WJLD around 1980." 1980s Walter Anglin WJLD https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/93274ad7451bb474d225f08839061bd4.jpg daee760eca813ac8b53a4bc2af29d7ae https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/57eee761929b1af55959b0a24e0d4a75.jpg c7967993f5736835e193fd5380ec6d04 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/6ad3221f4bd2d192c13812493bbe62b6.jpg 37a2043fe21261aabf1b7aa896499e9f https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/f389b8910813ed7f884e1e6d16c692b3.jpg 026237457d003a81a1c75c0a6c57ce34 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/9e74c102ba4e91f20e964f30efd29d2e.jpg 1dde7b3d790c98c3322701b9da9cf42d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WENN Studios Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 5: "Ok, we’re at folder 5 which contains a number of WENN photos from Manuel Fitch's scrapbook. In many cases, we've enlarged the copies. In order they are as follows: a. WENN poster with the slogan "JAMMIN’” b. a color photo of WENN staffers outside the Gaston Building on 5th Avenue North between 15th and 16th Streets north. c. a color photo of Jazz jock Sahara Gladeh with singer Alexander O'Neal d. (l-r) a black and white photo of Joe "Kidd" Murphy, WENN engineer, with Melba Moore, Roe Bonner, unknown, and Leo Taylor. e. a color photo of (l-r) Jesse Champion, Jr, Anita Bernadette McAllister and Music Director Michael Star" 1980s A. G. Gaston Building Alexander O'Neal Anita Bernadette McAllister Jesse Champion Joe "Kidd" Murphy Leo Taylor Manuel Fitch Melba Moore Michael Starr Ro Bonner Sahara Gladeh WENN https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/afe661d6a320e56dd8ddd6df78e7e8e8.jpg ca9ad91a045f551d75da058ef7e41352 https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/c18ab13ebdd0fc68c38d16a1082d7db2.jpg 0de92410d2fa01b88b36ae51d54b399a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WENN Staff, Gaston Lounge Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 4: "This is folder 4 which is an 8x10 black and white out in front of Gaston’s Funeral… actually, it’s out in front of Gaston’s Lounge and Dining. This would have been a part of the Gaston Motel on 5th Avenue North. I don’t know where that is but it indicates WENN radio, AM 1320, FM 107.7. This is previous to WAGG being actually given call letters, and there’s a number of people in this picture. It does look like… I want to check to see whether one of these people is Don Solomon all of a sudden. If he would know who these people are in any event. But they were people who were there at the start. And we’ll find out more about that. With the last edit of this document in 2019, Ron January informed Bob Friedman that he could ID from left to right, Lou Willie, then skip one to Don Solomon third from left, and then to the immediate right of the sign, Kirkwood Balton. Also in Folder 4, a photo of Ms. WENN 1980. Photos from Manuel Fitch's scrapbook." 1980s A. G. Gaston Lounge A. G. Gaston Motel Beauty Contest Don Solomon Kirkwood Balton Lou Willie WAGG WENN https://www.thebbrm.org/files/original/570dc79f0500c018ec7397d94b45b496.jpg 93e89846caf95b642b0119bd0b60671d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource In 2009, BBRM staff and volunteers began the archiving of this collection, with the arranging of objects chronologically (1935 – 1995) and the purchasing of proper archival storage materials. In 2011, an oral finding aid with provenance was constructed by conversations between University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies (UA SLIS) volunteer Lindsey Reynolds (now at University of Georgia, Athens Library) and BBRM Director Bob Friedman. In 2013 and 2014, those interviews were transcribed by UA SLIS volunteer Michael Mitchell (known affectionately as the MMT). For each object, the original finding aid conversation has been added and can be found in quotes in the description section. As of the most recent online uploading in August, 2019, the Ephemera Collection consisted of eight boxes containing 413 folders with approximately 850 files, spanning the period 1935-1989. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence, Charles Satterfield to WZZK Description An account of the resource Box 8 Folder 3: "OK, moving right along to folder 3 is a letter from Mr. Charles Satterfield from Boaz commending the music that is being played on WZZK. So, it’s just a letter of support from a listener back in February of 1980. From the WJLD files." 1980s Charles Satterfield Correspondence WZZK