Artifacts, 1947-1988 and undated
The Martha Brooks collection also includes the following objects. All objects are in box #6 unless otherwise noted. Items are: metal ID plate (3" x 9") stating "WGY General Electric" (probably was once attached to a piece of remote equipment); plaque/award for serving as president of AWRT (NY/DC region). Inscribed: "MARTHA BROOKS, PAST PRESIDENT, NEW YORK STAE CAPITAL DISTRICT CHAPTER AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO AND TELEVISION"; framed citation (13" x... 18") from the Mayor of Schenectady on the occasion of Brooks' retirement. (Box #6); assorted jewelry (one silver pair cufflinks, engraved "WRGB," gold pin engraved "WRGB: 60th Year," 1988, silver pin engraved "WGY: 25th Anniversary," 1947, gold pin engraved "Quarter Century Club/GE," oval gold pin, engraved "WMRF-WGY-WB," cloth and zippered pink jewelry satchel, and a medallion (2 1/2" across) celebrating WGY's 65th anniversary, 1987); and one scrapbook (Box #5).
See moreDates
- Creation: 1947-1988 and undated
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Extent
3.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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