This panel introduces new avenues of historical research and interpretations of World War II records from the perspective of broadcast history. It is intended to enlighten broadcast historians and educators as well as documentary filmmakers interested in fresh perspectives on World War II. It will also awaken attendees to alternative readings on the roles of government agencies during radio’s hey day and at the dawn of television.
Moderator: Thomas Mascaro, Bowling Green State University
Panelist: Thomas Mascaro, Bowling Green State University; Stuart Schulberg and the Migration of WWII Values into Network News
Susan L. Brinson, Auburn University; Espionage, Surrender, and the FCC's Role in WWII
Grace Provenzano, San Francisco State University; Searching for Visuals and Visualizations in the Stories of WWII
