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This gallery presents samples from the Papers of Martha Brooks at the Library of American Broadcasting. The collection spans the years 1924 to 1991, and contains photographs, correspondence, speeches, scripts, certificates, clippings, station publications, station program schedules, audiotapes and film. It was donated to the Library in 1999. |
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Photo
Early radio broadcast, c. 1930's 
Photo
Brooks on-air with her husband 
Photo
Hosting "The Martha Brooks show" 
Photo
Taking her mike into the kitchen 
Photo
Interview with opera great Marian Anderson 
Photo-TV still
"Glory in the Daytime," 1940's 
Photo-TV still
"The Enemy Within" 
Photo-TV still
Cooking demonstration 
Photo-TV still
Early WGY-TV production 
Photo-TV still
In character for an early TV drama 
Clipping
Brook's and other "personalities" promoted, 1964 
Clipping
Biographical news article, 1969 
Clipping
Announces retirement after 40 years, 1971 
Award/Honor
From U.S. Naval Reserve 
Award/Honor
For excellence in reporting, 1955 
Award/Honor
For participation in World's Fair 1965 
Promotion
"Market Basket" literally made Brooks' name 
Promotion
"This woman's place is in the home!" 
Promotion
"Mike portrait" profiles Brooks 
Promotion
Touts Brooks' power as salesperson 
Promotion
Celebrity event honoring Brooks, 1971 
Script
"Portrait of a City" radio show, 1952 (5 pages)  Return to top
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