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Correspondence, WBT Charlotte, NC radio station, 1936 March-April

 File — Box: 03, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection details the history of the early onset of broadcasting games via television. The resistance by some and the potential of this new market by others. Includes the legal aspects, territorial rights, advertisement restrictions, the distribution of shares, and how this compares to radio broadcasting. Included are executed agreements, National League team petitions on World Series shares distribution preferences. Correspondence relating to “Monday Night Baseball”, “Game of the Week”, “NBC’s Salute to Baseball”. Research studies on the effect of television and attendance and presentations.

Dates

  • 1936 March-April

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions but viewing materials does require an appointment. Please contact the Giamatti Research Center, research@baseballhall.org, 607-547-0330.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.46 Linear Feet (in 4 document boxes)

From the Collection: 1.57 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository

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