"Big Mic" November 1948
Over five years have passed since I began work on these pages. There are nearly 500 photographs and documents, and nearly 200 radio programs, commercials, songs and audio clips. My research has uncovered many interesting facts and personalities of WMIK. Many former employees of WMIK have helped in the effort. It would be difficult to choose one person who helped the most simply because everyone had an important part of the story to tell. Mr. Maurice Henry, former manager and owner of WMIK sent photos and a copy of his autobiography. Dr. Tal England's work at WMIK and in the nuclear energy field is fascinating. Nearly ten years ago, John Cawood and I made a tape recording while John described hundreds of photographs that his wife, Edith, lovingly preserved in several albums. Those pictures and other documents are here.
Finally, very little of what you see on the "WMIK in the 1950's" page could have been completed without the help of Dr. Bill Baker. Bill sent dozens of email messages, photos, and other documents from his twelve years at WMIK. Bill is one of the most interesting people I have ever met, and I want to once again thank him for his continued invaluable help in documenting the many years of broadcasting on WMIK.
There is more to find, but it is evident the easy part is finished. I have posted almost everything that I have on hand. If you worked at WMIK or knew someone who did, please contact me. My email address is at the bottom of this page. Thanks for looking and I hope you find your time here well spent.
The Original CGBC History Page This was the first completed page.
WMIK 1948 & 1949 The Beginning of the Cumberland Gap Broadcasting and WMIK
