Louise Avey Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2734

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters to Louise Avey congratulating her on her forthcoming marriage in 1926. She was the announcer for the market news on the Wichita, Kansas, radio station KFH. Many of the letters contain well-wishes from listeners of the radio station where she worked, but they also bemoan the fact that they won't get to hear her voice on the airwaves after her marriage. The collection also has a large number of newspaper clippings from various Kansas and Kentucky newspapers about Avey's engagement and marriage.

Dates

1926-1930

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Louise Avey was a noted trade and market announcer, as well as assistant secretary, for the Wichita Board of Trade's KFH Radio in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas, from 1919 until 1926. She married Jesse Noland Hawkins of Louisville, Kentucky on December 4, 1926.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection consists of letters to Louise Avey congratulating her on her forthcoming marriage in 1926. She was the announcer for the market news on the Wichita, Kansas, radio station KFH at the time. The collection also contains newspaper clippings from various Kansas and Kentucky newspapers about her engagement and marriage.