Elliott M. Sanger papers, 1936-1986

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Series III: WQXR

The series contains files related to Sanger's radio station, WQXR. The bound volumes contain monthly program guides from July 1936 through December 1956.



Box 1 Folder 6-9 FCC "Clear Channel" Hearings, 1946



Box 2 Folder 1-2 FCC "Clear Channel" Hearings, 1946


Box 2 Folder 3 Correspondence, 1936-1948


Box 2 Folder 4-5 Market Research Survey, 1936-1944


Box 2 Folder 6 Newspaper clippings, 1936


Box 2 Folder 7 Photographs

Includes photos of Sanger, James Farley, John Barbirolli, and Herbert Lehman, as well as photos of studio equipment.


Box 2 Folder 8 Sales records, 1936-1948


Box 2 Folder 9 Remembrances and background material: 1986 anniversary program, 1936-1950, 1986



Box 1A "This Is My Music" with Elliot Sanger, March 1, 1986 -- New York Philharmonic 50th Anniversary Concert, September 23, 1986 -- Part I and II -- WQXR Dinner Comments, September 23, 1986, 4 audio cassettes



Box 3 1936-1947, 11 volumes



Box 4 1948-1956, 9 volumes



Box 5 1957-1963, 7 volumes