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Wlbz Radio Station Records, 1926-2015, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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WLBZ radio evolved from the passion of Thompson Guernsey, an amateur radio buff from Dover-Foxcroft who began experimenting with radio at the age of thirteen. As noted in a piece written by Fred Thompson in The History of Broadcasting in Maine: the First Fifty Years, Guernsey, considered by some to be an eccentric genius, began with homemade receivers and transmitters and an amateur license granted in 1921. After graduating from the University of Maine in 1926, Guernsey began operating WLBZ as a commercial broadcast station from Dover-Foxcroft.

In 1928, he moved his studio to the back of the Andrews …

Le Messager: A Franco-American Newspaper And Its Impact, Mitchel ("Mitch") John Roberge

Franco-American Centre Franco-Américain Undergraduate Scholarship

I grew up in Lewiston as a Franco-American on both sides of my family. My heritage has always been a fascination of mine. Anyone who studies Franco-Americans can’t help but notice that there is a striking sense of what it means to be a part of the big-C Community. Franco Americans are good Catholics, their work ethic is unmatched, families are generally on the large side, and they generally vote Democrat (this is changing a bit, but historically is the case). This social order is well known to those in the community. The idea that Francos have a strongly bonded …

The Maine Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 3, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The final issue of The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors …

The Maine Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 1, Issue 4, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.

The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities …

The Maine Journalist, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Department Of Journalism, University Of Maine

Maine Journalist

The inaugural issue of the short-lived student newspaper, The Maine Journalist. The publication's run featured stories highlighting activities and personal profiles of junior and senior journalism majors at the University of Maine between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for professional Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities as well as employment following graduation.

Of particular note in this issue is a …

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 21, The Maine Annex, Dick Gordon, Bob Lord, Roy W. Nickerson, Don Povich, Wendell Hodgkins, Robert Cormier

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, published by the students of the University of Maine at the Brunswick Campus, was launched January 10, 1947. Editors introduced the publication as "the product of a group of progressive students" attending the Brunswick Campus. The goal of the publication, according to editors, was to "tell the story of our life on this campus." The four-page, tabloid-sized paper included display advertising from area businesses. Following World War II, the federal G.I. Bill enabled approximately 2.3 million, predominantly white male Veterans to receive a post-secondary education. To accommodate increased enrollment in 1946, the University of Maine established …

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 20, The Maine Annex, George J. Phocas, Roy W. Nickerson, Alvan Merksy, Bob Lord, Barnaby Mcauslan

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, published by the students of the University of Maine at the Brunswick Campus, was launched January 10, 1947. Editors introduced the publication as "the product of a group of progressive students" attending the Brunswick Campus. The goal of the publication, according to editors, was to "tell the story of our life on this campus." The four-page, tabloid-sized paper included display advertising from area businesses.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 19, The Maine Annex, Errol Murphy, Robert Cormier, Alvan Merksy, Bob Lord, W. Robertson, Dick Gordon

The Maine Annex

Following World War II, the federal G.I. Bill enabled approximately 2.3 million, predominantly white male Veterans to receive a post-secondary education. To accommodate increased enrollment in 1946, the University of Maine established the Brunswick Campus at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The remote campus operated until spring 1949, when Veteran registrations waned.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 18, The Maine Annex, Alvan Mersky, Robert Lord, John L. Borodka

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, published by the students of the University of Maine at the Brunswick Campus, was launched January 10, 1947. Editors introduced the publication as "the product of a group of progressive students" attending the Brunswick Campus. The goal of the publication, according to editors, was to "tell the story of our life on this campus." The four-page, tabloid-sized paper included display advertising from area businesses.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 17, The Maine Annex, Bill Brennan, Charles W. Lewis, Don Povich, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, published by the students of the University of Maine at the Brunswick Campus, was launched January 10, 1947. Editors introduced the publication as "the product of a group of progressive students" attending the Brunswick Campus. The goal of the publication, according to editors, was to "tell the story of our life on this campus." The four-page, tabloid-sized paper included display advertising from area businesses.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 16, The Maine Annex, Charles W. Lewis, Alvan Mersky, Sid Folsom, Don Povich

The Maine Annex

Following World War II, the federal G.I. Bill enabled approximately 2.3 million, predominantly white male Veterans to receive a post-secondary education. To accommodate increased enrollment in 1946, the University of Maine established the Brunswick Campus at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The remote campus operated until spring 1949, when Veteran registrations waned.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 15, The Maine Annex, Dave Powers, John L. Borodko, Robert Cormier, Sid Folsom, Alvan Mersky

The Maine Annex

Following World War II, the federal G.I. Bill enabled approximately 2.3 million, predominantly white male Veterans to receive a post-secondary education. To accommodate increased enrollment in 1946, the University of Maine established the Brunswick Campus at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The remote campus operated until spring 1949, when Veteran registrations waned.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 14, The Maine Annex, John L. Borodko, Vance Norton, Sid Folsom, Alvan Mersky, Dick Gordon, Charles W. Lewis

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex introduces a new 'man on the street' feature and covers the release of Prologue, Maine's first inter-collegiate magazine.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 13, The Maine Annex, Wendell Hodgkins, Alvan Mersky, Dave Macken

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex covers a variety of campus and community activities.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 12, The Maine Annex, Dave Powers, John L. Borodko, Dave Macken, Dick Gordon, George Phocas

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex announced the scheduled presentation by Margaret Chase Smith and reports the Brunswick campus would become co-educational.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 11, The Maine Annex, Wendell Hodgkins, John L. Borodko, Alvan Mersky, Dick Gordon, Mac Mcauslan, Charles E. Lewis

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex begins to discuss the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA), growing fears of private and public citizens suspected of fascist or communist activities, and whether war with Russia was inevitable. The paper also notes the pending presentation about Islam by British Army officer and adventurer Colonel R. V. C. Bodley.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 10, The Maine Annex, Don Povich, Burt Defrees, Maynard Miller, John L. Borodko, Dave Macken, Robert Cormier, Wendell Hodgkins, John L. Borodko, Erroll E. Murphy, Harold Look, Mac Mcauslan

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 9, The Maine Annex, Roy W. Nickerson, Dave Macken, John L. Borodko, Barnaby Mcauslan, Alvan Mersky, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex Editor-in-Chief, Roy W. Nickerson investigates rising costs at the Annex campus bookstore including the price of Coca-Cola increasing from 5 to 7-cents,

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 8, The Maine Annex, Maynard Miller, Roy W. Nickerson, Dave Macken, Wendell Hodgkins, Edwin T. Carter, Don Povich, Dave Powers, William Robertson, Erroll E. Murphy, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex covers Erroll E. Murphy's trip to Washington, D.C. as the University of Maine Annex campus representative to the National Association of Veteran Trainees. Murphy was among the World War II Veterans seeking support for Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts bill H.R. 870, to increase Veterans' subsistence payments.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 7, The Maine Annex, Robert Cormier, Roy W. Nickerson, Dave Macken, Mal Chadborn, Erroll E. Murphy, Alvan Mersky, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex, covers pre-holiday celebrations and events including the Maine Masque production of the play State of the Union featuring Carol Besse, Bob Townsend, Beatrice Hanson, George Morse, Emile Genest, and George Phocas.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 6, The Maine Annex, Don Povich, John L. Borodko, Roy W. Nickerson, Alvan Mersky, Emile Genest, Barnaby Macauslin, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex covers a talk presented by Robert P. Tristram Coffin and announces that 50 women from Gorham State Teachers' College were being trucked in for the Christmas Ball.

The Maine Annex, Vol. 2, No. 5, The Maine Annex, Roy W. Nickerson, Dave Macken, Dave Powers, Don Povich, Emile Genest, Erroll E. Murphy, Sid Folsom

The Maine Annex

The Maine Annex covers the pending visit of Pulitzer Prize winner and Maine author and poet, Robert P. Tristram Coffin, a native of Brunswick, Maine.