Association of Public Radio Stations
The Association of Public Radio Stations was a radio network in the United States from 1973 to 1977.
It was formed on May 24, 1973, becoming the main public radio representative to federal agencies and Congress.Engelman, R. (1996). Public radio and television in America a political history. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. In 1977 it merged with National Public Radio (NPR), which was then primarily a distributor of radio content. It was only after this merger that NPR became the broader public radio body it is today.Soundscapes: The Evolution and Challenges of National Public Radio. (Fall 2006). Carnegie Results
See also
- America's Public Television Stations: A similar trade organization for non-profit TV
References
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External links
- Kenneth J. Garry papers at the University of Maryland libraries. Garry worked at the Association of Public Radio Stations and his papers include correspondence, board minutes, financial reports, satellite and information technology reports, and other documents from his time working for the Association of Public Radio Stations.
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