[A retrospective covering the tornado that struck Kalamazoo on May 13, 1980].

A retrospective covering the tornado that struck Kalamazoo on May 13, 1980. WKZO staff member Fred Douglas narrates the events of the day, from the first reports of a building storm system, to the aftermath and recovery efforts. Interspersed between Douglas' narration are clips from interviews with...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Douglas, Fred (Narrator)
Annen, Edward (Speaker)
Grand, Ralph (Speaker)
Cooey, Roger (Speaker)
Merchant, Steve (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [1980]
Series:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Subjects:
Tornadoes > Michigan > Kalamazoo.
Tornado damage > Michigan > Kalamazoo.
Disaster relief > Michigan > Kalamazoo.
Community affairs radio programs.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Genre:
Community affairs radio programs.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (10 min., 52 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Summary:
A retrospective covering the tornado that struck Kalamazoo on May 13, 1980. WKZO staff member Fred Douglas narrates the events of the day, from the first reports of a building storm system, to the aftermath and recovery efforts. Interspersed between Douglas' narration are clips from interviews with citizens describing their experiences, news coverage, an ad from the Cooey Knapper Company assuring its customers that it is open, and statements by Kalamazoo Mayor Edward Annen from his temporary headquarters in the WKZO broadcast booth.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Originally broadcast on WKZO Radio.
Call Number:Voice 31903
Playing Time:00:10:52
Event Details:
Broadcast 1980