Swingin' on the Etherwaves Vols. 1&2A Chronological History of African Americans in Radio and Television Programming, 1925-1955 |
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| Author:
| Sampson, Henry T. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8108-4087-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2002 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $734.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the first book to fully document the historical contributions of African Americans to broadcasting in the United States from the beginning of commercial broadcasting in 1925 to the age of television in 1955. Chapters are arranged chronologically and each is introduced by a brief essay that summarizes the key events of the period, followed by articles from the African American press and other entertainment publications.
This is the first book to fully document the historical contributions of African Americans to broadcasting in the United States from the beginning of commercial broadcasting in 1925 to the age of television in 1955. Chapters are arranged chronologically and each is introduced by a brief essay that summarizes the key events of the period, followed by articles from the African American press and other entertainment publications.