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Photographs, documents, audio, and ephemera from WMRN's history
The WMRN Radio History Archive is organized by accession, reflecting how materials were received, documented, and preserved over time.
Each accession represents a discrete body of materials associated with a specific individual, event, era, or donation.
Total Accessions48
Earliest Item1948
Latest Item2026
Material Types2
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Freshly cataloged materials from the WMRN Radio History Archive.
Unidentified WMRN Historical Photograph Collection
Buckeye Country 107 Denim Button-Down Shirt
Hot Country 107 Promotional Sweater
Unidentified WMRN Historical Photograph Collection
Buckeye Country 107 Denim Button-Down Shirt
Hot Country 107 Promotional Sweater
Hot Country 107 Promotional Jacket
Hot Country 107 Promotional Polo Shirt
WMRN Studios Promotional Postcard
White House Letter to Charles R. Evers on Joey Naples Case (1970)
WMRN-AM On-Air Studio Interior (Late 1990s Era)
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WOCB-CD (TV-39 Marion) Coverage — Buckeye Chuck Groundhog Day Broadcast (February 2, 2006) [DVD]
Articles of Incorporation” — Marion Broadcasting Company (April 22, 1940)
Mary Fox “Good News” Program — WMRN Promotional Postcard (Circa 1950)
“Evers In The Morning” — WMRN-AM Program Announcement (October 15, 1990)
“Signing Off” — Charlie Evers Departs WMRN for Marion Visitors Bureau (May 23, 1995)
Charlie Evers with Marion Exchange Club Members — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
State of Ohio Letter Honoring Charlie Evers as “Man of the Year” — Mary Ellen Withrow (January 11, 1991)
WMRN Alumni Gather for 70th Anniversary Celebration — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
Marion Cadets Fund Drive — Featuring Charlie Evers as Honorary Chairman (Date Unknown)
WMRN Morning Personalities Photograph — Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) with Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM) (Circa 1995)
“Marching Through Marion” — Charlie Evers Leads Community Walking Tour (March 18, 1995)
“Hey Chuck, It’s Charlie” — Charlie Evers Groundhog Day Promotion Photograph (Date Unknown)
“Come On Out to WMRN” — Buckeye Chuck Promotion Featuring Charlie Evers (Date Unknown)
WMRN Radio Promotional Matchcover (Salesman Sample) — Marion, Ohio
Rod Serling Commentary on V-E Day Anniversary — WMRN Broadcast (May 6, 1948)
Charter Members and Chorus of the Marion Lecture Recital Club
Original WMRN Radio Lobby
Construction of WMRN Radio Studios (1940s)
State of Ohio Proclamation Honoring Buckeye Chuck for Outstanding Community Service
WMRN Marion Coliseum Sports Review Program Cover
Buckeye Chuck Celebrations – Marion Star Photo Collection
Outdoor Event Set with Decorative Structures
Indoor Stage Set with Scenic Backdrop
Harding High School Radio Studio – instructor and student at Broadcast Console
Dick West at Short Ford Dealership, Marion, Ohio
Harding High School Radio Studio – Equipment and Engineer (Joe Peters)
Fred Astaire War Bond Appearance at WMRN Microphone, Marion, Ohio
WMRN Tent Studio Public Appearance, Marion, Ohio
Paul Van House WMRN Airchecks and Station Recordings
WMRN Lacquer Transcription Discs – Galion Concert Band Broadcast (Documented)
WMRN Clear Channel Promotional Banner
Microphone Flag – “American WMRN”
WMRN-FM Christmas Day Broadcast Recordings (1973)
Dick West at WMRN – Roosevelt Park Dedication Performance
WMRN Radio Station Building
Dick West Performing at WMRN, 1946
Harding High School Radio Studio Control Room
WMRN AM “Marion’s Radio Station – 1490” Promotional Banner
Folding Chair from Original WMRN Studios
