Tapes (reel-to-reel unless stated otherwise)
Scope and Contents
Springfield affiliate of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, organized in 1980. Aired half hour programs on WSSR-FM. Associated with SSU's Studies in Social Change Committee.
Over 35 audio tapes of Crystal Radio productions. Producers include Harv Koplo, Doug Nicodemus, Cat Feral, Ron Sakolsky, Kathy Mastroddi, David Lasley, and Center for Alternative Education. Topics include home birth, religion, Native Americans, "Grass Roots Group of Second Class Citizens," Ibis, incest, Latin America, women, migrants in Illinois, radicalism, and New Wave, Blues and African music. Of note is "Dan Damage," a simulated meltdown at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant by Doug Nicodemus, which created international publicity and local controversy when it was partially aired. Some work tapes are also included.
Dates
- Created: 1980 - 1983
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1986
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 1.49 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Crystal Radio Inc. (Person)
- From the Collection: Koplo, Harvey (Person)
- From the Collection: Nicodemus, Doug (Person)
- From the Collection: Feral, Cat (Person)
- From the Collection: Sakolsky, Ron (Person)
- From the Collection: Mastroddi, Kathy (Person)
- From the Collection: Lasley, David (Person)
- From the Collection: Center for Alternative Education (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com