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WMRN-FM Reception Verification Letter to David F. Thomas
WMRN-2026-069
Letter on WMRN/Marion Broadcasting Co. letterhead thanks David F. Thomas for his WMRN-FM reception report and describes WMRN-FM's May 6, 1953 ope...
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WMRN Reception Verification Letter to David F. Thomas
WMRN-2026-068
Letter on WMRN and Marion Broadcasting Co. letterhead verifies David F. Thomas's reception report for WMRN on March 13, 1946.
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Special Radio Tape for Station WMRN in Marion, Ohio
WMRN-2026-067
Five-page transcript labeled as a special radio tape for Station WMRN in Marion, Ohio, responding to WMRN's editorial concerning the Youth Employ...
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WMRN AM Hot Country 107 Prize Button
WMRN-2026-065
Digital image of a round station-branded prize button reading "WMRN AM Prize Button Hot Country 107."
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Scott Shawver WMRN-FM Buried Alive Publicity Stunt Clippings
WMRN-2026-066
Three related clippings document WMRN-FM radio personality Scott Shawver being buried alive as a Marion Jaycees haunted-forest fundraiser/promoti...
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Ohio Air Tour WMRN Remote Broadcast Photograph and Caption
WMRN-2026-064
Black-and-white photograph shows a speaker at microphones with an American Broadcasting Company WMRN Marion banner; companion label identifies th...
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WMRN “As We View It” Editorial Attachment, May 15, 1966
WMRN-2026-063
WMRN cover sheet for an attached editorial "As We View It" dated May 15, 1966 by Robert T. Mason, General Manager.
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WMRN “As We View It” Editorial Attachment, March 6, 1966
WMRN-2026-062
WMRN cover sheet for an attached editorial "As We View It" dated March 6, 1966 by Robert T. Mason, General Manager.
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WMRN Twentieth Year of Service Route 23 Highway Script Page
WMRN-2026-061
Orange Radio WMRN Script page discusses Route 23 improvement, state highway planning, and civic coordination around Marion transportation needs.
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WMRN Twentieth Year of Service Snow-Removal Script Pages
WMRN-2026-060
Two continuous orange Radio WMRN Script pages discuss snow removal in downtown Marion, Washington traffic controls, and municipal handling of sno...
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WMRN “As We View It” Editorial Cover Sheet, March 13, 1960
WMRN-2026-059
Dated WMRN cover sheet identifying an attached editorial titled "As We View It" on March 13, 1960 by Robert T. Mason, General Manager of WMRN.
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WMRN Rate Card No. 18
WMRN-2026-058
Rate card image shows the WMRN Marion, Ohio brand, station building, towers, and slogan "The Quality Sound of Community Service."
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Radio Station WMRN to Add FM Broadcasts Clipping
WMRN-2026-057
Clipping reports that Marion radio station WMRN would add FM broadcasts and discusses the transmitting tower and FM service.
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Marion Station Goes on Air Today Clipping
WMRN-2026-056
Clipping states that radio station WMRN's first regular broadcast began at 1:15 p.m. after FCC approval arrived.
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WMRN Construction and Site-Purchase Newspaper Clippings
WMRN-2026-055
Three clippings document planned construction, the purchased North Main Street site, staffing, local programming goals, and regulatory steps for...
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Terry Cole Rotary International Radio Identification Button
WMRN-2026-052
Rotary International identification button bearing the name "Terry Cole Radio," associated with longtime WMRN broadcaster Terry Cole.
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I ❤️ WMRN Promotional Button
WMRN-2026-049
Round promotional listener button featuring the text "I love WMRN" in red and black on a white background.
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Unidentified WMRN Historical Photograph Collection
WMRN-2026-048
Parent accession for a newly ingested group of historical WMRN photographs. Item-level identifications require registrar review.
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WMRN Studios Promotional Postcard
WMRN-2026-043
WMRN Studios Promotional Postcard (WMRN-2026-043) is a promotional postcard depicting the WMRN AM/FM studio and transmitter facility located nort...
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Mary Fox “Good News” Program — WMRN Promotional Postcard (Circa 1950)
WMRN-2026-038
Mary Fox, gospel singer featured on the “Good News” program over WMRN, pictured with a WMRN-branded microphone in a promotional postcard, circa 1...
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“Evers In The Morning” — WMRN-AM Program Announcement (October 15, 1990)
WMRN-2026-037
Advertisement announcing “Evers In The Morning” on WMRN-AM beginning October 15, 1990.
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“Signing Off” — Charlie Evers Departs WMRN for Marion Visitors Bureau (May 23, 1995)
WMRN-2026-036
Photograph of Charlie Evers in the WMRN studio at the time of his departure in May 1995.
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Charlie Evers with Marion Exchange Club Members — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
WMRN-2026-035
Photograph of Charlie Evers with members of the Marion Exchange Club during a community gathering.
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State of Ohio Letter Honoring Charlie Evers as “Man of the Year” — Mary Ellen Withrow (January 11, 1991)
WMRN-2026-034
Official State of Ohio letter recognizing Charlie Evers as Marion’s “Man of the Year,” dated January 11, 1991.
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WMRN Alumni Gather for 70th Anniversary Celebration — Group Photograph (Date Unknown)
WMRN-2026-033
Photograph of WMRN alumni gathered to celebrate the station’s 70th anniversary in Marion, Ohio.
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Marion Cadets Fund Drive — Featuring Charlie Evers as Honorary Chairman (Date Unknown)
WMRN-2026-032
Photograph of Charlie Evers participating in a Marion Cadets fundraising campaign as honorary chairman.
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WMRN Morning Personalities Photograph — Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) with Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM) (Circa 1995)
WMRN-2026-031
Photograph of WMRN personalities Jeff Ruth and Charlie Evers (WMRN-AM) alongside Scott Shawver (WMRN-FM), circa 1995.
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“Marching Through Marion” — Charlie Evers Leads Community Walking Tour (March 18, 1995)
WMRN-2026-030
Photograph of Charlie Evers leading a Central Ohio Hiking Club walking tour through Marion in 1995.
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“Hey Chuck, It’s Charlie” — Charlie Evers Groundhog Day Promotion Photograph (Date Unknown)
WMRN-2026-029
Photograph of Charlie Evers promoting WMRN’s Groundhog Day broadcast featuring Buckeye Chuck.
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“Come On Out to WMRN” — Buckeye Chuck Promotion Featuring Charlie Evers (Date Unknown)
WMRN-2026-028
Newspaper clipping promoting WMRN’s Groundhog Day event featuring Charlie Evers and Buckeye Chuck, highlighting the station’s community engagemen...
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WMRN Radio Promotional Matchcover (Salesman Sample) — Marion, Ohio
WMRN-2026-027
WMRN Radio promotional matchcover (front), Marion, Ohio. Displays AM 1490 KC and FM 106.9 MC frequencies and identifies the station as an ABC aff...
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Charter Members and Chorus of the Marion Lecture Recital Club
WMRN-2026-025
The document pertains to a photograph from the 1940s, cataloged under the accession number WMRN-2026-025. It is part of the WMRN Radio History Ar...
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Original WMRN Radio Lobby
WMRN-2026-024
Interior view of the original WMRN radio station lobby in Marion, Ohio. The photograph shows the station’s reception and waiting area, where visi...
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Construction of WMRN Radio Studios (1940s)
WMRN-2026-023
Early construction of the WMRN radio studios in Marion, Ohio during the 1940s. The photograph shows the station building under construction with...
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Outdoor Event Set with Decorative Structures
WMRN-2026-019
Outdoor event with decorative stage structures in Marion, Ohio. Description This black-and-white photograph depicts an outdoor public event in Ma...
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Indoor Stage Set with Scenic Backdrop
WMRN-2026-018
Indoor stage set with scenic backdrop, Marion, Ohio. Description This black-and-white photograph depicts an indoor stage or exhibition set featur...
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Dick West at Short Ford Dealership, Marion, Ohio
WMRN-2026-016
Dick West performing at Short Ford dealership, Marion, Ohio, July 17, 1948. Description This photograph documents musician Dick West performing...
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Fred Astaire War Bond Appearance at WMRN Microphone, Marion, Ohio
WMRN-2026-014
Fred Astaire speaking at a WMRN microphone during a War Bond appearance, Marion, Ohio, 1943. Description This photograph documents actor and da...
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WMRN Lacquer Transcription Discs – Galion Concert Band Broadcast (Documented)
WMRN-2026-011
Metadata record documenting the WMRN lacquer transcription discs of the Galion Concert Band broadcast, dated December 18, 1953. Description Thi...
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Microphone Flag – “American WMRN”
WMRN-2026-009
“American WMRN” microphone flag used by WMRN during its American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network-affiliation era, circa 1940s–1950s. Descripti...
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Dick West at WMRN – Roosevelt Park Dedication Performance
WMRN-2026-007
Digitized newspaper clipping showing Dick West performing at WMRN during the Roosevelt Park dedication ceremony in Marion, Ohio. Description This...
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WMRN Radio Station Building
WMRN-2026-006
Description This photograph documents the exterior of the WMRN radio station building in Marion, Ohio. The image shows the station’s broadcast fa...
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Joe Ionno photographs (digital)
WMRN-2026-001
Digital photographs depicting Joe Ionno in connection with WMRN radio, including images taken at the station and during a station anniversary e...