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John Okolowicz collection of publications and advertising on radio and consumer electronics

 Collection
Accession: 2014-277
Abstract:

Advertising, both print and radio, developed as a prominent industry in the early decades of the twentieth century as popular magazine circulation exploded and the radio became ubiquitous in American households. This collection consists of digital access copies of publications, including employee magazines, and magazine advertisements for radios and other related household electronics dating from 1912 to 1980.

Dates: 1903-1988

RCA product information

 Collection
Accession: 2464-77
Abstract:

The Radio Corporation of America (renamed RCA Corporation in 1969) was best known for its pioneering radio and television development and manufacturing. In addition to consumer electronics, RCA was a major player in the development of electronics for industrial and military applications. The collection contains extensive documentation of RCA’s consumer and industrial products and components. Files include manuals, technical data, advertisements, technical bulletins, catalogs, and training materials.

Dates: 1904-1994

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Electronic industries 1
Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc. 1
Manuals (Instructional materials) 1
Phonograph industry 1
Television 1
 
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Okolowicz, John 1
Philco Corporation 1
RCA Corporation 1