Archives of Iowa Broadcasting: Peter McLane Collection

Archives of Iowa Broadcasting

Finding Aid

Peter McLane 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:

Peter McLane’s Collection contains 1/4-inch reel to reel tapes (7-inch reel), audio cassettes and CD-s. The general themes of the collection are media, arts, entertainment and daily news. McLane’s collection dates from 1958 to 1984 and this period of his attribution to KIOA radio station is known as the Peter McLane Era. The research strengths for this collection are pretty impressing because there are audio interviews of Peter McLane explaining everything about KIOA radio and his role as a Program Director of KIOA.

 

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 52 items in 1 box.

Physical Description: 1/4-inch reel to reel tapes (7-inch reel), audio cassettes and CD-s. All in excellent condition.

Dates: 1958 – 1984

Subjects: Media, Radio History, Music, Business/Industry, Jingles.

Related Material: None.

 

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]; Peter McLane Collection; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Donation.

Processing Information: Processing completed by L. A. on 10/01/2018

 

Biographical Sketch

History: Peter McLane is known for broadcasting for the KIOA Radio Station, which reached an instant success in 1957. McLane Came to Des Moines with the hope that he would get into KWMT Radio station, but after getting rejected he got an offer from KIOA Radio and later on became The Program Director of KIOA. The period when McLane started broadcasting to the end of his career is known as the Peter McLane Era, because of KIOA’s enormous success during that time. KIOA Station was one of the three post World War Two stations in Des Moines to go on air. During the beginning of KIOA’s on air transmission in 1948, the station didn’t have a network membership, and this was a brave step for the station.  KIOA got its FM construction permit in 1948 as well, but didn’t use it in the beginning. One of the buildings of the station was the only building to support an FM antenna. 

Bibliography:  

“Exclusive Interview with Peter McLane, KIOA 1963 – 1977,” DesMoinesBroadcasting.com, (July 24^th 2002). https://www.desmoinesbroadcasting.com/kioa/petermclane-profile.html

“KIOA – 940 Khz (Now 93.3 Mhz),” DesMoinesBroadcasting.com, https://www.desmoinesbroadcasting.com/kioa/kioa-main.html

 “KIOA Goes On the Air – 1948,” DesMoinesBroadcasting.com, https://www.desmoinesbroadcasting.com/kioa/kioa-on-the-air-ad-1948.html

 

Series Description

1. Audio Recordings

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Audio Recordings:

• Includes Audio recordings by Peter McLane in the form of 1/4-inch reel to reel tapes (7-inch reel), audiocassettes and CDs about Entertainment, Arts and Daily News.
• 52 contents in 1 box.
• Arranged chronologically by the date of item.

Container Listing

Box	Format	Series	Content	Date
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-001	2/5/1958
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-002	1961-1962
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-003	9/10/1959
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-004	5/1/1960
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-005	9/12/1961
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-006	9/12/1961
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-007
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-008	9/26/1969
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-009	1961
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-010	1962
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-011
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-012
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-013
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-014
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-015
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-016
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-017
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-018	11/12/1969
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-019
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-020
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-021
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-022
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-023
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-024	1960-1961
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-025
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-026	12/9/1979
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-027	7/26/1971
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-028
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-029
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-030
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-031
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-032
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-033
1	¼” reel	Audio	McL R-2001	6/11/1972
1	Cassette	Audio	Don Burden Roast
1	Cassette	Audio	"A SKLAR IS BORN"
1	Cassette	Audio	The History of Stoner Broadcasting 1966-1991	1966-1991
1	Cassette	Audio	Stoner Sweep	1984
1	Cassette	Audio	KIOA - Des Moines, Iowa	1961
1	Cassette	Audio	KNKA Air 10000 in a Row
1	Cassette	Audio	KIOA
1	Cassette	Audio	KIOA"Word unidentified" 1960	1960
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 1
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 2
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 3
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 4
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 5
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 6
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 7
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 8
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 9
1	CD	Audio	The Magic of Pams Disc 10

 

Other Finding Aids                  

None.

See Also

• Catalog Record