Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702 – 4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE UHC323
Accession Number: 09-008
Collection Number: UHC323
Creators: WEAU 13 News, (Eau Claire, Wis.)
Title: 1953 Amateur Talent Contest (Eau Claire, Wis.) Audio Tape
Dates: 1953
Quantity: 0.1 linear feet (1 cassette tape)
Location of Collection: A10/3f
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Cassette tape recording of the final round of the 1953 Amateur Talent Contest held at the Eau Claire State Theatre. It was sponsored by WEAU Broadcasting and Russell Dairy Company. First place: Peter Weinberg and Homer Mittelstad. Second place: Dick Hob and the Natalie Jazz Band. Third place: Alan Nelson. Fourth place: Jack Walters
Biographical / Historical Note
The amateur contest was held at the Eau Claire State Theatre and broadcasted by WEAU 13 News. Russell Dairy Co. of Eau Claire, Menominee, and Chippewa Falls sponsored the talent contest. They were six finalist acts: Peter Weinberg and Homer Mittelstad of Eau Claire, Raymond Hackley of Eau Claire, Clearance Flagal of Eau Claire, Jack Walters of Radison, Wis., Dick Hob and the Natalie Jazz Band of Eau Claire, and Alan Nelson of Chippewa Falls. First place: Peter Weinberg and Homer Mittelstad. Second place: Dick Hob and the Natalie Jazz Band. Third place: Alan Nelson. Fourth place: Jack Walters.
Content Description
Cassette tape recording of the final round of the 1953 Amateur Talent Contest held at the Eau Claire State Theatre. Bob Peterson hosted the show. They were six finalist acts. The time for Side A: 31:23; Side B: 15:37. The first 10 minutes of Side A consist of sound checks.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Donated to the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire prior to March 2006.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not transferred by the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.
Preferred Citation: 1953 Amateur Talent Contest (Eau Claire, Wis.) Audio Tape, 1953. UHC323. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Eau Claire, Wis.
Processing Note: Processed by Mai Youa Lee in September 2008
Arrangement: Single item.
OCLC #: 314176096
Subjects
Corporate Names:
WEAU Broadcasting (Eau Claire, Wis.)
Russell Dairy Co. (Eau Claire, Wis.)
Subject Terms:
Talent shows (Radio programs)