9XM-WHA Radio Historic Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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9XM-WHA Radio Historic Marker

9XM-WHA Radio Historic Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
The family of Professor Earle M. Terry and C.M. Jansky, Jr. honor Professor Terry with the C.M. Jansky award at the dedication of the historical marker documenting his successful experiment in wireless broadcasting. Terry's son, Dr. Melvin Terry (left), his daughter, Dr. Dorothy Terry, assistant professor of Psychology at Yale University (middle), and his widow Mrs. Sadie Terry-Gage (right) stand with C.M. Jansky, Jr. (far right) and receive the award. The historical marker was originally located near the Science Hall on the UW Madison campus, where the original experiment took place, but with the relocation of the WHA radio station to the Vilas Communication Hall, the marker moved to the new home of the radio station.
DESCRIPTION
The family of Professor Earle M. Terry and C.M. Jansky, Jr. honor Professor Terry with the C.M. Jansky award at the dedication of the historical marker documenting his successful experiment in wireless broadcasting. Terry's son, Dr. Melvin Terry (left), his daughter, Dr. Dorothy Terry, assistant professor of Psychology at Yale University (middle), and his widow Mrs. Sadie Terry-Gage (right) stand with C.M. Jansky, Jr. (far right) and receive the award. The historical marker was originally located near the Science Hall on the UW Madison campus, where the original experiment took place, but with the relocation of the WHA radio station to the Vilas Communication Hall, the marker moved to the new home of the radio station.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:123208
Creation Date: 11 24 1958
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:State Historical Society of Wisconsin Historic Preservation Division historical markers file, 1949-2003
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:1975/191, Box 2, Fdlr 4
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Indoor photography
Historic sites
Monuments
Family
Dresses
Jewelry
Neckties
Suits (Clothing)
Awards
Women
Plaques, plaquettes
Radio
Portraits, Group
Men

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