Original Item
Description
This black-and-white group photograph depicts the charter members and chorus of the Marion Lecture Recital Club, an organization active in Marion, Ohio during the early decades of the twentieth century. The image was provided by Randy Winland and is shared courtesy of the Marion Women’s Club Home.
A microphone banner bearing the call letters “WMRN” is visible at the center of the photograph, suggesting that the event was likely broadcast or recorded in association with WMRN Radio. The presence of the station microphone indicates the station’s early involvement in documenting and supporting local cultural organizations and performances.
The photograph reflects WMRN’s historical role in promoting community arts and civic programming in Marion during the station’s formative years. The exact date of the photograph and the identity of the photographer are currently unknown.
Research Notes
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People and Timeline
- People
- Unknown
- Timeline placement
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Citation and Rights
WMRN-2026-025. Charter Members and Chorus of the Marion Lecture Recital Club. WMRN Radio History Archive.
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Full Catalog Metadata
- Object type
- Photograph
- Source / donor
- Randy Winland
- Condition
- Good
- Physical location
- N/A
- Usage notes
- Image courtesy of the Marion Women’s Club Home. Rights status undetermined. Provided for educational and historical reference.
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