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1. George Nelson Collection, approximately 1950-1982 98 photographs (black & white ; 8 x 10 in.)

Nelson, George, 1924-2003
Collection consists of black and white photographs from the 1950s through the early 1980s related to KYOK in Houston. Including are images documenting the activities of KYOK's deejays in the studio and surrounding communities, particularly in connection with listener contests and station-sponsored events such as dances and the "We Love You" concert. Also included are photographs of KYOK publicity materials and publicity photographs of many of the rhythm and blues artists, jazz, and blues artists featured on the station.
 

2. Rick Roberts Collection, approximately 1957-1979 60 photographs (black & white ; 8 x 10 in.)

Roberts, Rick, 1941-2013
Collection consists primarily of materials related to Roberts's work at KYOK-AM in the 1960s and '70s including images of KYOK sponsored events such as the "We Love You" concert and associated publicity materials, a beauty pageant, radio contests, and on-site broadcasts throughout Houston. Also included are photographs of KYOK radio personalities and staff as well as candid and publicity photographs of visiting R&B artists.
 

3. Skipper Lee Frazier Collection, approximately 1970s-1980s 12 photographs (black & white ; 8 x 10 in.)

Frazier, Skipper Lee
Photographs documenting the career of Houston deejay Skipper Lee Frazier, copied from his personal collection. Additional photo descriptions with biographical information transcribed from an interview with Frazier are available in accession folder. The collection consists of 12 b&w photographs with negatives primarily documenting Skipper Lee Frazier's activities in connection with KCOH in Houston during the 1970s and '80s.
 

4. Travis Gardner Collection, approximately 1960s-1970s 12 photographs (black & white ; 8 x 10 in.)

Gardner, Travis
Black radio photograph collection documenting events and personnel, including photos with rhythm and blues musicians, at Houston station KCOH in the 1960s and 1970s. Photographs were copied from the personal collection of Gardner. Accompanied by a transcription of an interview with Gardner which includes descriptions of each photograph.