LibGuides: Archives of Iowa Broadcasting: Davison Collection

Archives of Iowa Broadcasting

Finding Aid

George Davison Collection

Preface

The purpose of the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting is to establish and maintain a permanent collection of materials relating to the history, development and contribution of radio and television in Iowa.

The Archives is committed to providing access to holdings. However, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with the donors. Due to the complexity and variety of audiovisual formats, most items will need to be digitally duplicated or transferred before access can be provided.

Introduction

Abstract: Audiovisual materials, 1966-2003. This collection contains WHO Radio materials donated by George Davison, a former host at WHO Radio. The collection consists mostly of ¼-inch audiotapes and CDs but also includes VHS and Beta type videotapes. Main subjects of the recordings are newscasts, politics and sports.

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 109 items.

Physical Description: Audio- and videotapes (Beta, VHS, ¼-inch reel, cassette tape, NAB cartridge), CD, miniDisc

Dates: 1966-2003

Subjects: football, politics, newscasts, Eisenhower, Shane Cavanah

Related Material:

WHO Radio Collection

Administrative Information

Restrictions: Some materials in this collection may be restricted under copyright. The Archives provides access to these items for the purpose of research, instruction, and private study under the provisions of Faire Use, outlined in section 107 of copyright law. User assumes all responsibility for obtaining permission for reproduction or use.

Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; George Davison Collection; Archives of Iowa Broadcasting, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Donation

Processing Information: Processing completed by R.H. on 2/11/2019.

Biographical Sketch/Agency History

History: George F. Davison is an attorney and a former board member of the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting. In the past, he worked as the Sunday host of WHO Radio. Davison had also been a presenter of WHO’s “Wise Guys” program from 2002-2003, in which he mainly focused on America’s transportation systems.

Series Description

Broadcast Recordings

Broadcast Recordings:

The collection contains audio- and videotapes donated by George Davison.
109 items in four boxes.
Unarranged.

Container Listing

Format	Series	Content	Date
Beta	Broadcasts	DEAN WBAY Iowa Caucus Jan 1984	1984
Beta	Broadcasts	Iowa Caucus Material Dem-CBS
Beta	Broadcasts	Riley McManus Sale TV8
Beta	Broadcasts	Kalmbach Video
Beta	Broadcasts	Dean Davison -- WBAY-TV
Beta	Broadcasts	CronKite & Eisenhower D-Day
Beta	Broadcasts	Pat Robertson Apology to Judge Vietor	10/1/1985
Beta	Broadcasts	20-20 ABC News
Beta	Broadcasts	Toy Train Collectors' Club
Beta	Broadcasts	Olympic Opening Ceremony
Beta	Broadcasts	Frontline: Private Adoptions PBS	3/4/1987
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Washington report from congressman William L. Hungate	9/12/1966
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Alaska command
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Shane Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	MMA Baml St Louis
¼” reel	Broadcasts	No title
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Shane Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	MMA-At St Louis	12/3/1967
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	4th Qtr Cameron Punceln
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Wrap-Up & Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	4th Qtr Princeton-Albany Shane Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr Princeton-Albany
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr Princeton-Albany
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr Princeton-Albany
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Cavanah Show Smithville
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Maysville 4th Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Maysville 3rd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Maysville 2nd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Maysville 1st Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr Hamilton-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr Hamilton-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	4th Qtr Hamilton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	4th Qtr Princeton Gallatin
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr Princeton Gallatin
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr Princeton Gallatin
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr Princeton Gallatin
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr Princeton Unionville
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Princeton Union
¼” reel	Broadcasts	4th Princeton Unionville
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Wrap-Up & Cavanah Princeton-Unionville
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Wrap-Up & Cavanah / Grant City
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Grant City - [?] Fourth Quarter
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Stanberry 1st Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Stanberry 2nd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Stanberry 3rd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Stanberry 4th Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Shane Cavanah Show Princeton-Stanberry
¼” reel	Broadcasts	No title
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton FB Special Bethany to Smithville
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Smithville-Princeton 2nd Half
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton-Smithville 1st Half
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Half Princeton vs Bethany / Shane Cavanah Show
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Half Princeton vs Bethany
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Freedom Forum 1967
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Christmas Music
¼” reel	Broadcasts	MMA Review	4/21/1968
¼” reel	Broadcasts	MMA Graduation - Sat & Sunday	5/25/1968
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Geo Davison / Davison-Coll Interview
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Freedom Forum - 2 interviews
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Haven Smith
¼” reel	Broadcasts	No title
Cassette	Broadcasts	[?] Show OEII
Cassette	Broadcasts	Jack Shelly
Cassette	Broadcasts	Ronald Reagan at WHO 50th Anniversary	4/26/1974
Mini Disc	Broadcasts	Ronald reagan Wise [?] Reports Feb 2003
2” reel	Broadcasts	V-Editorial
2” reel	Broadcasts	House of Representatives Video Tape / Tractor Pull	5/2/1972
NAB	Broadcasts	Sports 4:30
Beta	Broadcasts	5 Extra Riding Iowa Rails
VHS	Broadcasts	Russ Remembered	7/21/1992
VHS	Broadcasts	Pioneer Broadcasters
VHS	Broadcasts	Herb Plambelk Tribute
VHS	Broadcasts	Iowans at War
Cassette	Broadcasts	Laura Rastorfer JIII Final
Cassette	Broadcasts	Illegible title
Cassette	Broadcasts	P. Callahans Fall Final Radio Spots
Cassette	Broadcasts	Library of Classical Favourites
Cassette	Broadcasts	Holly Harvey's Rape & Sexual Assault
¼” reel	Broadcasts	No title
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Shane Cavanah Show	10/11/1969
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Eagleton-Davison Interview
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Mock News cast	3/24/1970
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Rep. Hungate
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Rep. Hungate
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Washington report from congressman William L. Hungate	9/6/1966
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Alaska command
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Einsenhower Funeral Train at Mexico, Mo.
¼” reel	Broadcasts	No title
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton 2nd Qtr
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr Grant City [?]
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr GC [?]
¼” reel	Broadcasts	1st Qtr King City-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	2nd Qtr King City-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr King City-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	3rd Qtr Grant City-Princeton
¼” reel	Broadcasts	Princeton Hour Shane Cavanah / Mercer Cty Hour Feature
CD	Broadcasts	KRNT News	1975
CD	Broadcasts	Radio's Revolution and the World's Happiest Broadcasters
CD	Broadcasts	Radio's Revolution and the World's Happiest Broadcasters
CD	Broadcasts	Del Hull	4/13/2002
CD	Broadcasts	KRNT News	1975
CD	Broadcasts	No title	2003
CD	Broadcasts	No title

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