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NBC 5/KXAS Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0847

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The NBC 5/KXAS Photograph Collection contains negatives and slides accumulated by NBC 5/KXAS, formerly WBAP, between the years 1948 – 1976. The collection contains negatives from backstage, on set, head shots, advertisements, as well as many images of the equipment and machinery used for production. The negatives also include many images of noteworthy individuals including: Bobby Peters, Bobbie Wygant, Dean Raymond, Ann B. Davis, Bob Hope, David McCallum, Harold Taft, Wolfman Jack, Jerry Lewis, Price Daniels, Johnny Hay, Margaret McDonald and Sonny Barger. The slides in this collection are of varied points of interest in the state of Texas, which range from: churches, city signs, colleges, courthouses, dams, stadiums, train depots, and universities. The slides also include images of the Dallas Council, the T. Cullen Davis Murder Trial, as well as general pictures of the outdoors and different vehicles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-1977

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Extent

8.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use.

Source of Acquisition

NBC 5 News

Title
NBC 5/KXAS Photograph Collection
Author
Connor Flowers
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US