Salt Lake Community College exhibit of antique radios. Radio has a long history and a strong influence in the American culture, but a lesser known fact is that radio began as a hobby. The first voices and music heard over the radio came from Reginald Fessenden in December 1906. He initially broadcasted to anyone who had a radio, which was a luxury at the time. Then came “The Golden Age of Radio,” circa 1930-1955. During this period, creators connected with their audiences through radio plays, advertisements, and music. Society started embracing this new medium as a mainstream form of entertainment. It was through these years of radio that listeners really developed a connection and rapport with broadcasters. Not only did audiences listen to the radio for news, but would look to the broadcasters for opinions, and generally they began to become household friends.
Subjects
Exhibitions, Radio broadcasting, Broadcasting, radio, Radio antennas, Radio industry, Radio stations, antique, Antiques, histories, History, industrial history, Salt Lake Community College, cultural artifacts, culture
Local Identifiers
17-0495
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2014-09-17
Description
The Globe, September 17, 2014, Fall '14 Issue 6
Subjects
South City Campus, Events, radio, Deneece Huftalin (President 2014- ), Broadcasting
Local Identifiers
15-0016
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2020-09-08
Description
The Globe, September 8, 2020, Online Edition
Subjects
Natural disasters, wind, Salt Lake Community College, cancellations, damage, Disasters, damage reports, radio, Radio broadcasting, Radio industry, Radio stations, Journalism, journalists, COVID-19
