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E.B. Kurtz, The University of Iowa, ca. 1930s

E.B. Kurtz, The University of Iowa, ca. 1930s

Prof. E.B. Kurtz, head of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering. He, along with radio station WSUI manager Carl Menzer, were largely responsible for the development of experimental television broadcasting during the 1930's at UI.
E.G. Blackstone writing shorthand, The University of Iowa, 1933

E.G. Blackstone writing shorthand, The University of Iowa, 1933

Prof. E.G. Blackstone of the College of Commerce, giving an illustrated lecture on shorthand, broadcast on W9XK, 1933. Note microphone to pick up sound and photoelectric cells on left to pick up picture.
Edwin B. Kurtz obituary, January 20, 1978

Edwin B. Kurtz obituary, January 20, 1978

Edwin B. Kurtz was born 1894, died Jan. 14, 1978.
Electrical Engineering building, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Electrical Engineering building, The University of Iowa, 1930s

The Electrical Engineering building where the television studio and transmitter were located on the ground floor.
Entrance door to W9XK television studio, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Entrance door to W9XK television studio, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Entrance to the W9XK television studio, Electrical Engineering Building, northeast corner of Iowa Avenue and Dubuque St., Iowa City, Iowa, 1930s.
Federal Radio Commission examiner Elmer W. Pratt's report, November 25, 1931

Federal Radio Commission examiner Elmer W. Pratt's report, November 25, 1931

Report recommends approving University of Iowa's application for experimental television broadcasting license.
Federal Radio Commission order regarding television station permits, August 22, 1928

Federal Radio Commission order regarding television station permits, August 22, 1928

Federal Radio Commission rules and regulations for acquisition of a television broadcasting license and notice from the Federal Radio Commission of hearing for the University of Iowa's application for an experimental television broadcasting license.…
Illustration broadcast in television lecture on home planning, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Illustration broadcast in television lecture on home planning, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Illustrated lecture on home planning by Prof. Frederic G. Higbee.
Illustration of broadcast of drawing demonstration at The University of Iowa, 1930s

Illustration of broadcast of drawing demonstration at The University of Iowa, 1930s

Newspaper account of the experimental television broadcast originating from the University of Iowa.
Map/diagram of Midwest, 1930s

Map/diagram of Midwest, 1930s

Diagram of locations reporting television reception of W9XK, 1930s.
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