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Loyola Marymount University Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006

William H. Hannon Library, Archives & Special Collections, University Archives Loyola Marymount University William H. Hannon Library, Archives and Special Collections 1 LMU Dr. , CA 90045 [email protected] URL: http://library.lmu.edu/archivesandspecialcollections/

Loyola Marymount University UA.007.006 1 Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: William H. Hannon Library, Archives & Special Collections, University Archives Title: KXLU Records Identifier/Call Number: UA.007.006 Physical Description: 14 Linear Feet31 boxes (4 boxes of textual records, 27 of AV materials) Date (inclusive): 1956-2007 Abstract: This collection consists of records created by the KXLU radio station, beginning in 1956 at Loyola University. The collection documents the founding of KXLU, and the move from broadcasting solely classical music to more diverse and alternative programming. KXLU prides itself in offering students practical experience in all areas of station operation, which includes broadcasting, programming, technical engineering, production, public affairs, promotions, sales, and management. This collection consists of correspondence, radio program guides, radio listener surveys, FCC licenses, newspaper clippings, flyers, ephemera, and reel-to-reel audio tapes. Conditions Governing Access Collection is open to research under the terms of use of the Department of Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Marymount University. The Archives and Special Collections do not have playback equipment for accessing the reel-to-reel audio tapes. In order to create accessible formats of these tapes, the cost of reproduction, to be paid fully by patron, will include 1) any necessary preservation efforts upon the original, 2) a master file to be retained by Archives and Special Collections, 3) a researcher viewing copy to be retained by Archives and Special Collections, and 4) an optional patron copy. Pricing and project time-frame will be quoted upon individual request. For use purposes, please note many of the materials are copyrighted. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Loyola Marymount University does not claim ownership of the copyright of any materials in its collections. The user or publisher must secure permission to publish from the copyright owner. Conditions Governing Use Materials in the Department of Archives and Special Collections may be subject to copyright. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Loyola Marymount University does not claim ownership of the copyright of any materials in its collections. The user or publisher must secure permission to publish from the copyright owner. Loyola Marymount University does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or of publication rights held by the original author or artists or his/her heirs, assigns, or executors. Immediate Source of Acquisition All material in this collection has been transferred to University Archives from Loyola Marymount University. Biographical / Historical Loyola Marymount University (LMU), located in Los Angeles, , was founded as Loyola College of Los Angeles in 1911 by members of the Society of Jesus after the closure of St. Vincent’s College, a school for boys created by Vincentian Fathers in 1865. Loyola College grew quickly and a new campus was selected in 1917. In 1920, Loyola College began offering graduate level education by founding a separate law school. Official establishment of a graduate division would not occur until June 1950 even though the law school continued to thrive and after a Teacher Education Program at Loyola College had been created in 1948. Continued growth of the college prompted a second move for Loyola College in 1929 to the current campus in Westchester. Incorporated as Loyola College in 1918, the school achieved official university status in 1930. While Loyola University was experiencing a high growth rate in the early 20th century, so was the education program offered by the Religious of Sacred Heart of Mary for young women that had begun in 1923. In 1933, Marymount Junior College was opened in Westwood, Los Angeles. The college continued to grow; in 1948 the Junior College became a four-year university and granted its first baccalaureate degrees in 1948. In 1960, Marymount College moved to a campus on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to accommodate its growing student body. In 1968, Marymount College moved one last time to share the Loyola University campus. Although the two schools shared a physical space, Marymount College and Loyola University were still two separate schools and remain so for five years. Loyola Marymount University was officially named in 1973 after Loyola University and Marymount College merged. The inception of the student operated radio station, known as the KLU Workshop began in 1946, with equipment designed and built by Loyola University student staff. The student staff was comprised of World War II veterans who had gained electronic and radio experience while in service. In 1952, the radio station adopted the call letters KXLU, and hoped to switch to an FM transmission soon after. In 1957 the applications for transmitter construction and FCC approval were filed and KXLU 88.7 went live. From 1959 until 1968, KXLU broadcasted from 89.1. The radio station moved one last time to its present frequency of 88.9 FM in September, 1968. KXLU is a non-commercial, educational radio station that broadcasts from the LMU Westchester campus. LMU’s KXLU offers one of the only opportunities for students to gain experience in radio station operation in the Los Angeles radio market. The

Loyola Marymount University UA.007.006 2 Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006 station prides itself in offering students practical experience in the areas of broadcasting, programming, technical engineering, production, public affairs, promotions, sales, and management. Scope and Contents Loyola Marymount University (LMU), located in Los Angeles, California, was founded as Loyola College of Los Angeles in 1911 by members of the Society of Jesus after the closure of St. Vincent’s College, a school for boys created by Vincentian Fathers in 1865. Loyola College grew quickly and a new campus was selected in 1917. In 1920, Loyola College began offering graduate level education by founding a separate law school. Official establishment of a graduate division would not occur until June 1950 even though the law school continued to thrive and after a Teacher Education Program at Loyola College had been created in 1948. Continued growth of the college prompted a second move for Loyola College in 1929 to the current campus in Westchester. Incorporated as Loyola College in 1918, the school achieved official university status in 1930. While Loyola University was experiencing a high growth rate in the early 20th century, so was the education program offered by the Religious of Sacred Heart of Mary for young women that had begun in 1923. In 1933, Marymount Junior College was opened in Westwood, Los Angeles. The college continued to grow; in 1948 the Junior College became a four-year university and granted its first baccalaureate degrees in 1948. In 1960, Marymount College moved to a campus on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to accommodate its growing student body. In 1968, Marymount College moved one last time to share the Loyola University campus. Although the two schools shared a physical space, Marymount College and Loyola University were still two separate schools and remain so for five years. Loyola Marymount University was officially named in 1973 after Loyola University and Marymount College merged. The inception of the student operated radio station, known as the KLU Campus Radio Workshop began in 1946, with equipment designed and built by Loyola University student staff. The student staff was comprised of World War II veterans who had gained electronic and radio experience while in service. In 1952, the radio station adopted the call letters KXLU, and hoped to switch to an FM transmission soon after. In 1957 the applications for transmitter construction and FCC approval were filed and KXLU 88.7 went live. From 1959 until 1968, KXLU broadcasted from 89.1. The radio station moved one last time to its present frequency of 88.9 FM in September, 1968. KXLU is a non-commercial, educational radio station that broadcasts from the LMU Westchester campus. LMU’s KXLU offers one of the only opportunities for students to gain experience in radio station operation in the Los Angeles radio market. The station prides itself in offering students practical experience in the areas of broadcasting, programming, technical engineering, production, public affairs, promotions, sales, and management. Preferred Citation Loyola Marymount University Archives KXLU Records. Loyola Marymount University, Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library Subjects and Indexing Terms College radio stations Loyola Marymount University

Administrative records 1956-1993

Correspondence

box 1, folder 1, Letters from Charles S. Casassa, S.J. 1956-1968 box 1, folder 4 Scope and Contents Correspondence covering the radio station proposal, a proposed power increase of radio station, advertising, policies.

box 1, folder 3 Federal Communications Commission 1958-1965 Scope and Contents Correspondence and documentation regarding FCC licenses and opposition to Pomona College radio.

box 1, folder 6 KXLU Charter and Objectives Scope and Contents Letters from Committee on Student Affairs and Robert W. Fesinmeyer (to Donald P. Merrifield) regarding KXLU's charter and objectives.

Loyola Marymount University UA.007.006 3 Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006 Administrative records 1956-1993 Correspondence

box 1, folder 8, Alma del Barrio box 1, folder 15 Scope and Contents Includes letters from KXLU listeners.

box 1, folder 9 Donald P. Merrifield 1973-1977 box 1, folder 10 John C. Butler 1975 Scope and Contents Letter, including presentation written to the Board of Trustees, about KXLU classical programming; includes a copy of the station license and constituition.

box 1, Various 1984-1989 folder 11-12 Scope and Contents Correspondence between Richard H. Trame, S.J., Karen Carrera, Lane Bove, Eva Gampel, Henry Durand, and James N. Loughran, S.J. Includes general manager reports.

box 1, folder 5 Programming drafts 1970 Scope and Contents Draft of statement by Donald Merrifield for KXLU audience and memorandum regarding KCLU communications program.

box 1, folder 13 KXLU course undated Scope and Contents Course description, study seminar proposal, KXLU history document.

box 1, folder 14 Petition undated Scope and Contents KXLU programming petition sent to James N. Loughran, S.J. and Hank Durand.

box 1, folder 2, Miscellaneous undated box 1, folder 7 Scope and Contents Various documents describing the founding of KXLU and history.

box 1, News Articles 1966-2000 folder 16-22 Scope and Contents Includes press clippings from the UCLA Daily Bruin, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Culver City Start News. Includes teh following articles: An apple for the student (Los Angeles Times/12 June 1966), Loyola students provide campus with music pulse (Daily Breeze/November 1968), The only alternative left (Los Angeles Herald/May 1985), Jesuits run radical rock station [facsimilie](Los Angeles Times/June 1987), Alternative's return (Los Angeles Times/ November 1997), Westchester: Former LAX director gives LMU KXLU $70,000 [facsimilie](The Argonaut/August 2000).

Loyola Marymount University UA.007.006 4 Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006 Program guides 1962-1997

box 2, box 3, Program guides 1962-1997 folder 1-6 Scope and Contents 1962: Program notes from January-May 1962, October-December 1962. *Program notes were used to create the program guide booklets. 1963: KXLU program guides from February 4-16, March 18-30, April 1-27. 1965: Program guides from April 19-May 14 (2), September-October. 1966: Program guides from January-February, March, April-May. 1972: Program guides from November, December. 1973: Program guides from January, February, March, April, May-June, September-October. 1976: Program schedules from October, November. 1977: Program guides from July, August, Sepmember, October. 1978: August, September October, December. 1979: Program guides from January/February, April, May, June, July, August, September, Nobmember, December. 1980: Program guides from January/February, March, April, May, July, August, SSeptember, October, December. 1981: Program guides from January/February, March, May/June. 1982: Program guide from Fall. 1983: Program guides from Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. 1984: Program guides from Winter, Spring, Fall. 1985: Program guides from Spring, Summer, Fall. 1986: Program guides from Winter, Spring, Summer 1988: Program guide from Spring-Summer (2) 1989: Program guide from Summer. 1990: Splotch (a magazin/program guide) from Fall. 1996: Program guide from Fall (2). 1997: Program guide from Summer (2). Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Box 2 contains 1962-1985, Box 3 contains 1986-1997.

Public relations 1960-2007

box 3, folder 7 50th Anniversary 2007 Scope and Contents 50th anniversary celebration flyer (2), fundraiser flyer (2), publication titled KXLU 88.9 50 years...We're golden baby (2).

box 3, folder 8 Ephemera 2001 undated Scope and Contents 2001 fundraiser ticket (2), KXLU sticker.

box 3, folder 9 Flyers 1981-2006 undated Scope and Contents KXLU flyers for Jazz Journey 2006 and Noche de Azucar as well as a flyer to Become a KXLU DJ.

box 3, folder 10 Promotional undated Scope and Contents Recruitment letter for students to join KXLU 89.1 (2) and accompanying flyer.

Loyola Marymount University UA.007.006 5 Archives KXLU Records UA.007.006 Public relations 1960-2007

box 3, folder 11 News release 1960 Scope and Contents News release from Bud Hopps, director of public relations, regarding radio programs.

box 4, folder 1-5 Questionnaires ca. 1991 Scope and Contents Questionnaires about KXLU programming.

Recordings 1950-1999 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements 27 boxes of reel-to-reel audio tape. Conditions Governing Access The Department of Archives and Special Collections does not have the playback equipment for this media. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

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