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Krueger, Jack., 1914-2000.Papers, 1922-1978.Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 2052.2 cubic ft. (1 record center carton, 2 archives boxes and 2 small archives boxes) |
ABSTRACT: Papers of a Milwaukee pioneer in the field of broadcast
journalism. The collection contains materials pertaining to three
different areas: the history and operation of WTMJ-TV and WTMJ radio (now AM
620WTMJ), national and state organizations, such as the National Association of
Radio News Directors and Radio-Television News Directors Association, that Krueger was a member of, and speeches and
publications relating to the media.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the textual materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39). The copyright for the photographs is held by WTMJ-TV.
SCOPE AND CONTENT: The Jack Krueger Papers are divided into three series: Krueger, Professional Organizations, and Speeches and Publications.
Series 1: Krueger is material directly relating to the operation of the radio and television stations owned and operated by The Journal Company (now Journal Communications Inc.). The material in this series covers a wide range of topics including cameras in the courtroom, the Federal Communication Commission's Fairness Doctrine, employee manuals, the development of WTMJ-TV, television and radio audience surveys and material pertaining to the Milwaukee Journals' dispute with Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier.
Series 2: Professional Organizations consists of material from a number of state and national professional organizations which Krueger was a member of. Most of the material in this series relates to the National Association of Radio News Directors which in 1952 became the Radio-Television News Directors Association; the majority of the NARND and RTNDA material is minutes, reports, and copies of speeches given at the annual convention. There is also material pertaining to the National Television News Seminars held in 1953 and 1954 at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Series 3: Speeches and Publications contains miscellaneous publications from national organizations and speeches given by people in the media profession. The publications and speeches deal with the coverage of news by radio and television; the speeches were given by Sig Mickelson, Ralph Renick, Frank Stanton, and Lee Loevinger to name a few.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Jack Krueger was born on December 2, 1914 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended South Division High School and the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he earned a degree in journalism.
Krueger began his career as a newspaper reporter in 1937 but switched to radio in 1938. In 1942, he was named news editor for WTMJ radio which gave him the opportunity to set up the radio news operation at The Journal's newly built Radio City broadcast facilities. Krueger was named news editor for the radio station and WTMJ-TV in 1947 when the television station began broadcasting. He remained news editor until 1968 when he was named Public Affairs Director, a position he held until he retired in 1980.
Krueger was actively involved in a number of state and national professional organizations. He was on the first Board of Directors of the National Association of Radio News Directors in 1946 and in 1957, after NARND became the Radio-Television News Directors Association, was named president.
Among the honors Jack Krueger received was induction into the Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 1991. He died in September 2000.
COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:
Krueger, Jack., 1914-2000. Papers, 1922-1978. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 205. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Journal Stations. Collection, 1922-1980.(Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 203)
ACQUISITION: The records were donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society in 1996 by Tom Luljak. The accession number for this material is: M96-141.
PROCESSING: The records were processed by Mary K. Huelsbeck in April and May 2003.
MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:
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