Messages to Boys by Their Radio Friend

E.R. Gurney of WNAX, Yankston, South Dakota

von E. R. Gurney

108 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Messages to Boys by Their Radio Friend, E.R. Gurney of WNAX, Yankston, South Dakota" is a collection of motivational addresses and moral guidance directed toward the youth of the American Midwest during the late 1920s. As a popular radio personality on the WNAX station, E.R. Gurney utilized the burgeoning medium of broadcast to foster a sense of community and personal responsibility among his young listeners. The work encapsulates the values of the era, focusing on the development of character, integrity, and the practical virtues necessary for a successful life. Through these transcribed radio talks, the author provides a unique window into the social history of South Dakota and the role of early radio as a tool for education and mentorship. The book emphasizes the importance of resilience, honesty, and civic duty, framed within the warm, conversational tone that made Gurney a household name in the Great Plains region. It stands as a significant historical artifact of regional broadcasting and an enduring example of early 20th-century youth guidance literature, highlighting the cultural influence of the "Radio Friend" in shaping the next generation of American citizens.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025392769
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Tradd Street Press