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KIDO (Radio station : Boise, Idaho) records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0556

Summary

Correspondence and photographs pertaining to KIDO radio station and its operations. Includes several scrapbooks and newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927 - 1960

Historical Note

KFAU, KIDO's predecesor station, was founded in 1922. Initially licensed to Boise High School, it was taken over in the late 1920's by C.G. Phillips and his wife, Georgia. KIDO was the first Idaho station to become affiliated with a major network (NBC) in 1934.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet (1 document box, 1 record box.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Group

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712
(208) 334-2620