RadiOzark Rides Again

RadiOzark Rides Again

1950s view of the front of the Jewell Theatre
Image courtesy of Wayne Glenn
Join us on Friday June 16, 2023 beginning at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and pastries and check out the NEW “Broadcasting the Ozarks” exhibit! Created by the State Historical Society of Missouri-Springfield Research Center, the “Broadcasting the Ozarks: A History of RadiOzark Enterprises” exhibit showcases the history of Springfield’s RadiOzark Enterprises, the company behind nationally-known syndicated radio programs such as “The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show,” “The Red Foley Show,” and Shorty Thompson’s “Saddle Rockin’ Rhythm”.
 
Learn about Springfield’s legacy as the “Crossroads of Country Music” and listen to audio clips from the RadiOzark Record Collection housed at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Springfield Research Center. The exhibition is made possible by the Melinda J. McDaniel Charitable Trust, UW, Bank of America, N. A., Trustee.
 
The exhibit will be located on the first floor of Meyer Library on Missouri State University’s campus from June 16-30.
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