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Correspondence between James P. Lynch and University of Iowa Dean of College of Engineering F.M. Dawson regarding television equipment, July 21 and 25, 1933

Correspondence between James P. Lynch and University of Iowa Dean of College of Engineering F.M. Dawson regarding television equipment, July 21 and 25, 1933

Example of an inquiry from the public about the UI's experimental television broadcasting service.
Correspondence between Carl Menzer of the University of Iowa radio station and the Hon. C.W. Ramseyer, September 15, 1931

Correspondence between Carl Menzer of the University of Iowa radio station and the Hon. C.W. Ramseyer, September 15, 1931

WSUI radio station manager requesting support for TV license application. Mr. Ramseyer was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time.
Clipping from The University of Iowa news bulletin, January 1936

Clipping from The University of Iowa news bulletin, January 1936

Announcement of television broadcasts originating from campus.
Clement F. Wade, president of Western Television Corporation, 1930s

Clement F. Wade, president of Western Television Corporation, 1930s

Clement F. Wade's company offered to provide the Department of Electrical Engineering several of the necessary equipment components to put W9XK on the air.
Carl Menzer at the University of Iowa WSUI radio station or the W9XK television station, The University of Iowa, ca. 1925-1930

Carl Menzer at the University of Iowa WSUI radio station or the W9XK television station, The University of Iowa, ca. 1925-1930

Carl Menzer was manager of UI radio station WSUI from its inception in 1922 until 1968, when he retired. He, along with Prof. E.B. Kurtz of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, were largely responsible for the development of experimental television…
After a few minutes with Andy Rooney's fans ...

After a few minutes with Andy Rooney's fans ...

CBS; We have decided to reinstate Mr. Rooney ... immediately; Ratings; We want Andy!
Account of television lecture on home planning, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Account of television lecture on home planning, The University of Iowa, 1930s

Illustrated lecture on home planning by Prof. Frederic G. Higbee.
"W9XUI produces television program of dramatic skits," May 16, 1941

"W9XUI produces television program of dramatic skits," May 16, 1941

Description of programming and names of students and staff involved with production.
"W9XK, first licensed visual station west of Mississippi, to expand program in 1935" [p. 1], ca. 1934

"W9XK, first licensed visual station west of Mississippi, to expand program in 1935" [p. 1], ca. 1934

Newspaper article which recounts the first public demonstration of W9XK in early 1933, plans for current and future programming.
"W9XK sends out sight on 2 wave bands;" "New television device produced at university," May 16, 1935 and January 19, 1939

"W9XK sends out sight on 2 wave bands;" "New television device produced at university," May 16, 1935 and January 19, 1939

1935 article refers to new very high frequency (VHF) transmission equipment, in addition to original 2050 kilocycles frequency. 1939 article refers to the development of a sweep circuit for television recievers.
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