Stories of Pacific Powerland Records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-083

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Stories of Pacific Powerland Records contains typewritten scripts of radio broadcasts and research materials used in their production.

Dates

Creation: 1961-1978

Creator

Worcester, Tom (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Stories of Pacific Powerland was a series of radio programs sponsored by the Pacific Power and Light Company between 1961 and 1978. These entertaining four-minute programs were stories narrated by Nelson Olmstead that dramatized events that took place in the northwest region of the United States. Many of the stories were based on historical events and real people, while others were based on legend. The scripts for the stories were researched, written and produced by Tom Worcester between 1970 and 1978.

Extent

7.4 Linear Feet (7 record cartons, 1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Stories of Pacific Powerland Records contains scripts and research materials used in production of the radio show, Stories of Pacific Powerland, sponsored by Pacific Power and Light Company.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the Pacific Power and Light Company periodically beginning in 1969, and later by Tom Worcester from 1990 until 2010. The accession numbers are retro-0113, retro-0717, and 2010-020.