Archives of Iowa Broadcasting: WOC Radio Collection

Archives of Iowa Broadcasting

Finding Aid

WOC Radio 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: WOC signed on in 1922, broadcasting from Davenport, Iowa for the Quad Cities market (Davenport, Iowa; Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island, Illinois; Moline, Illinois).This collection contains 7-inch audio tapes with unknown dates and covers subjects including sports, newscasts and politics.

 

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 29 items.

Physical Description: Audio tapes (7’’ reels).

Dates: Unknown.

Subjects: Sports, newscasts, politics, finances, home repair, Ronald Reagan.

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]; WOC Radio Collection; Archives of Iowa Broadcasting, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Donation.

Processing Information: Processing completed by R.H. on 11/27/2018.

 

Station History

History: WOC Radio was founded in 1921 by Robert Karlowa under the name 9BY, which was assigned to him when he obtained his amateur license. The name WOC letters were randomly issued in 1922 along with a commercial license. Due to the increased expenses, Karlowa was forced to sell the station just a few months later. The channel moved to Iowa State and has remained there since. The most famous former employee of the station was Ronald Reagan, the 40^th president of the United States.

Bibliography:

Gildea, William. "Former President Had A Passion for Sports," Washington Post. June 6, 2005, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18878-2004Jun5.html.

Rock Island Argus. Rock Island, February 10, 1913, p.12. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn92053934/1913-02-10/ed-1/seq-12/.

"WOC (AM)," Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WOC_(AM).

 

Series Description

1. Audio Recordings 

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Audio Recordings:

• The collection contains audio tapes produced by WOC Radio.
• 29 audio tapes.
• Unarranged.

Container Listing

Format	Series	Content	Date
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-001
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-002
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-003
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-004
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-005
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-006
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-007
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-008
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-009
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-010
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-011
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-012
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-013
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-014
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-015
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-016
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-017
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-018
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-019
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-020
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-021
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-022
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-023
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-024
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-025
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-026
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-027
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-028
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-029
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-001
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-002
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-003
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-004
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-005
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-006
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-007
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-008
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-009
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-010
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-011
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-012
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-013
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-014
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-015
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-016
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-017
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-018
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-019
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-020
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-021
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-022
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-023
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-024
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-025
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-026
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-027
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-028
7" Reel	Audio	WOC R-029

 

Other Finding Aids

None.

See Also

• Catalog Record