OTR Articles

This room is reserved for various articles involving the hobby of Old-Time-Radio Program Collecting. If you feel you have something that will further the knowledge of, or help out fellow collectors please contact me, Jerry Haendiges. I will be happy to publish your article.


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The Writings of Terry Salomonson

Terry is a very good friend of mine in particular, and the Old-Radio collector in general. He is one of the most knowledgeable people in the hobby and has helped me immeasurably with this web-site. Listed below you will find a series of articles designed to help all collectors, but primarily the novice. I am certain you will find the reading extremely interesting and helpful. For further information, please feel free to E-Mail Terry. Terry & Jerry
Terry's on the left .... Jerry's on the right
Taken in my studio, July 5th, 1997.

"Information and Help to the OTR Collector"


The Writings of Dr. Walter J. Beaupre

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Walter had been in the radio industry for over 50 years. He was an educator (Professor Emeritus) and prolific writer. I am certain you will find the reading extremely interesting (especially from the point of view of a person who has lived it) and helpful.



The Writings of Jack French

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Jack has been collecting, researching and editing OTR-related material for the past 20 years. He edited NARA NEWS for five years and his well-researched articles have appeared in half a dozen OTR pubs in the U.S. In 1993 he won the Allen Rockford Award at Newark for his contributions to OTR research. He is a past president of the Metro Washington Old Time Radio Club and currently edits its publication, "Radio Recall." Jack has conducted extensive research on radio's female crime-fighters, Bobby Benson, RCMP heroes on radio, Ft. Laramie, aviator shows and is currently working on the topic of Oriental roles in OTR. A retired FBI Agent, he now does civilian clearances for the USAF. Jack is a special friend of mine and of all OTR collectors

Click on Jack's picture to see a special tribute to Jack!

For further information, please feel free to E-Mail Jack.


The Writings of Ron Barnett

Ron Barnett has been a devoted collector of OTR for 25 years and his reel collection now exceeds 15,000 programs. An OTR dealer for several years, he sells cassettes as well as blank tape via mail order. Ron has helped promote our hobby through written articles, oral presentations, and assisting new collectors with advice and tapes. He is a co-founder of the Metro Washington Old Time Radio Club and has served as President and Membership Director. His day job is food & beverage specialist for US Army Clubs.
Ron is not on-line yet but you can reach him at P.O. Box 9593, Alexandria, VA 22304 or phone (703) 751-3238




The Writings of Jim Widner

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Jim is a fellow "Web Master" and maintains his own excellent site called: "Radio Days: A Sound-bite History." If you haven't already been there you should do so as soon as possible. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Jim has acquired special expertise in several genre. Particularly science-fiction, and together with Meade Frierson III, he authored the most comprensive book thus far on the subject. "Science Fiction on Radio"

For further information, please feel free to E-Mail Jim.



The Writings of Jack Mann


Jack is very familiar to many of you because of what is lovingly known as: "Jack's KILLER List of OTR Web Sites". This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive list of just about any Web Site that has anything to do with Old Time Radio. If you haven't already been there, you should do so as soon as you possibly can. Jack not only is an avid OTR collector, but is also a really nice guy. He wants to help out the OTR collectors and traders with his newly written "A Guide to OTR Trading" (see below). Jack says that he would like feedback on this Guide so that it will be THE perpetual handbook on OTR trading.

For further information, please feel free to E-Mail Jack.


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