Lecture: Inventing Radioland

Schedule

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center | Corvallis, OR

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Lecture by Ron Kramer.
By 1930 radio became a pervasive information and entertainment center of American life. Adults enjoyed comedy, drama and music and children thrilled to adventure programs designed for youth. Most homes had only one radio so listening was communal and the virtual “radioland” which had developed helped serve as a family’s and a nation’s social glue.
Check out our current exhibit which features historic radios! Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media.
This lecture happens at the Corvallis Museum.
Registration required. These lectures are free to the public, thanks to the support of our generous Historical Society donors. Please use the ticket link to reserve your seat, as space is limited.
For accommodation related to a disability, please contact Anya Ballinger at [email protected]
Suggested donation of $5-10. If you are interested in sponsoring a future lecture series at the museum, please contact Brenna Destito Chapman at [email protected]
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Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333-4445, United States

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