History Commons^™

State Senator Allen Woodcock Interviewed About New Auditorium, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Allen Woodcock, Jr., State Senator, interviewed at scene of Bangor’s new auditorium as it is being built in 1954. Interviewed by W. C. Mincher.

Raymond Campbell For County Commissioner, Political Spot, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A paid political announcement, in the form of an interview with Raymond Campbell, highlighting his previous experience and how it would help in serving as Penobscot County Commissioner. Recorded June 17, 1954.

Mothers' March On Polio Announcements, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Several announcements from organizers of the March of Dimes Mothers' March on Bangor's west side in the winter of 1954. Announcers explain the need to prevent polio, and identify themselves as Mrs. Irving Fadden, Mrs. John Townsend, Mrs. John F. O'Brien, Mrs. Robert G. Finn, Mrs. Gladys Gifford, Mrs. Aubrey Hill, Mrs. Morris Kelley and Mrs. Dwight Russell.

Kay And Norm Show Performance Of Somewhere Over The Rainbow Sponsored By Glidden Paint, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The opening and closing portions of a program called the Kay and Norm Show featuring Kay DeWitt and Norman Lambert. After DeWitt sings the opening lyrics from Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Irving Hunter announces that the show is sponsored by the Glidden Paint Company and Glidden dealers. Dated May 22, 1953.

Little League Interview With Reggie Strout, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Reggie Strout at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.

Little League Interview With Jeffrey Mazerolle, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Jeffrey Mazerolle at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.

Little League Interview With Franklin Field, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Franklin Field at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.

Little League Interview With Billy Dyer, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Billy (Dyer? or Varney?) at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.

Christmas And New Year Greetings From Area Business Owners, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Short station identification announcements recorded by area business owners to wish listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 1952. Announcers include area residents Ayer Suthers, Tom Largay, Joe Fleming, Charlie McInich, Winslow Grant, Bob Basbas, Bert Trainor, Shirley Footman and Frank W. Frye.

Shell Oil Terminal Dedicated At Searsport, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A live broadcast from the Shell Oil Terminal dedication in Searsport, Maine, October 17, 1951. Several representatives of the Shell Oil Company offer remarks, including Charles Tremble, William Ramsay and James Jordan. These representatives mention that events are a part of Oil Progress Week, and offer the slogan, "Petroleum Means Progress."

Maine Senator Owen Brewster was in attendance and was asked for comments on the oil industry and for his opinion on what some political observers had described as Taft's premature announcement of his candidacy for president.

Eddie Owen Interviews Captain John Pyre About Oil Tanker Explosion, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Broadcaster Eddie Owen interviews Captain John M. Pyre of Brewer about a 1951 explosion in Chelsea, Massachusetts of the oil tanker Harold Reinauer.

Memorial Program For United States Congressman Frank Fellows, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher narrates a program following the sudden passing of United States Representative Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine. The program includes recorded comments of Robert Hale, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Frederick G. Payne and excerpts of speeched by Frank Fellows. Aired at 7 p.m., August 27, 1951.

Esso Reporter's 10th Anniversary On Wlbz, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irv Hunter emceeing a review of ten years of the ESSO Reporter program on WLBZ Radio. Anthony Morin, Jr., of Bangor, a 10-year-old-boy (helped by his brother, Robert) reviews major events of the past ten years. WLBZ is congratulated by several ESSO officials on bringing up-to-the-minute news to the listening audience several times each day. Speakers include Verne Carrier, June Richdale, R. M. Gray, and A. E. Webber and Edward E. Guernsey. Recorded in 1949.

The Nature Of America By Dr. Milton M. Mcgorrill, Orono Church Of Universal Fellowship, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A brief sermon / talk on the Nature of America by Dr. Milton M. McGorrill of Orono, Maine, and the Church of Universal Fellowship. Recorded November 19, 1948.

Bangor Male Chorus Performance, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical performance by the Bangor Male Chorus, October 12, 1948, sponsored by the Eastern Trust and Banking Company. John Wellington is noted as having been the announcer; William Cupp, director; Harold Annis, accompanist. The group sings There's Music in the Air, Vienna Dreams, Sourwood Mountain, and Lost Chord.

Budweiser Horses Visit Bangor, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

WLBZ's Irving Hunter interviews several people associated with a visit of the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to Bangor, Maine and rides along as the horses make their way around town. Irving explains to the general public how the radio station is able to capture the live broadcast using roving microphones and antennas. The exact date of the broadcast was not noted. Circa 1948.

Memorial Day Dedication Of The Bangor Book Of Honor, Part 1, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The first portion of a live broadcast narrated by Irving Hunter of the ceremony held at Bangor Auditorium May 30, 1947 to present the Book of Honor, a volume compiled as a memorial to the 110 men from Bangor who died during World War II. Includes the remarks of City Manager Horace Etsey, Vice Admiral Carleton F. Bryant, Dr. Henry C. Knowlton, and the beginning of the remarks by Senator Owen Brewster.

Memorial Day Dedication Of The Bangor Book Of Honor, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The second portion of a live broadcast narrated by Irving Hunter of the ceremony held at Bangor Auditorium May 30, 1947 to present the Book of Honor, a volume compiled as a memorial to the 110 men from Bangor who died during World War II. Includes the remainder of remarks by Senator Owen Brewster and continues with Rabbi Moses Zuckor, Governor Horace Hildreth, Reverend Louis M. Brehaut, librarian L. Felix Ranlett, and Frederick M. Meek.

This is the portion of the audio that includes the reading of the names in the Book of Honor, beginning at 24:39.

Blue Ribbon Minstrels Anniversary Broadcast, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The first anniversary broadcast, recorded in 1945, of a locally produced program known as the Blue Ribbon Minstrels. Everett Colman, interlocutor; Irv Hunter, announcer; Nissen Blue Ribbon Bread, sponsor. Also featuring the following cast: Don Holmes, Mr. Bones; [Leman?] Betts, Rufus the Clown; Norm Lambert, band leader; Bobby Jones, drums; Sam Viner, banjo; Stan Ivers, trumpet; Lanky Lancaster, sax; Dick Snare, trombone; Morris Shafmaster, Snowball; Gene Lewis, Sambo; Charlie Lancaster, Appleton B. Jones; Felix and Philip Veilleaux, Biloxi Brothers; Bob Beverly, Montague J. Bowerbank; Louis Pearson, Shuffling Joe Brown, Senior; John McLeod, Waldo W. Whuffletree.

Lincoln, 1921, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Lincoln, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Old Town, Including Surrounding Area, 1921, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Old Town, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. This set also includes areas of Great Works, Stillwater, Milford, and Indian Island. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Orono, 1918, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Orono, Maine, at a scale of 1:600, or 50 feet to 1 inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Patten, 1917, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Patten, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Millinocket, 1916, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Millinocket, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

East Millinocket, 1916, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of East Millinocket, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm.

Corinna, 1912, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Corinna, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm.

Newport, 1912, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Newport, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Patten, 1912, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Patten, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm.

Old Town, Including Milford, 1912, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Old Town, Milford, and Great Works, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.

Millinocket, 1912, Sanborn Map Company

Sanborn Maps of Maine

Maps of Millinocket, Maine, at a scale of 1:600 or 50 ft. to an inch. The original color maps are on sheets 64 x 54 cm. Sheet 1 includes an index of the area covered on the remaining sheets.