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- IDNO:
- 048740
- Title:
- Probably Eileen Metz Playing the Piano, a Performer on 'it's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- She was referred to as the "Kate Smith" of the family broadcast. Kate Smith was best known for her rendition of "God Bless America".
- IDNO:
- 048741
- Title:
- Possibly Lamonte O'Brien Playing Trombone
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Lamonte O'Brien was a musician who played on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. He was well known for his unique ability to mimic the sound of a trumpet using only his hands, which he would often use to solo.
- IDNO:
- 048742
- Title:
- Wheeling Musical Steelmakers Backing Up Performer on Stage Holding Beat Up Horned Instrument
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Notice the flag in the background with 13 stars, this was displayed commonly during World War 2 to show how many people who were serving. Gold stars would represent those who died in the war.
- IDNO:
- 048743
- Title:
- Tom Whitley, Band Director of the Musical Steelmakers Orchestra of the 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast, Playing Piano With Unidentified Woman
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048744
- Title:
- Crowd Applauds 'The Wheeling Musical Steelmakers' Performance, Orchestra for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048745
- Title:
- Crowd Applauds Performance on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048746
- Title:
- W. Va. Governor Homer Holt Rides in 'It's Wheeling Steel' Parade, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- It's Wheeling Steel was a radio broadcast started in 1936 by Wheeling Steel Corporation advertising executive John L. Grimes. He wanted to advertise both the company's products and it's talented employees.
- IDNO:
- 048747
- Title:
- Parade Car Driving Walter 'Pat' Patterson, Maury Longfellow, and the Old Timer, All Performers on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast, at Parade in Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Old Timer was a character on the radio broadcast who introduced the acts and provided banter in between music. Maury Longfellow was a member of broadcast's production staff, he also assisted in writing musical arrange for the The Wheeling Musical Steelmakers, the broadcasts orchestra.
- IDNO:
- 048748
- Title:
- Parade Car Driving Dorothy Anne Crow and Ardenne White, Performers on 'It's Wheeling Steel', at Parade in Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- IDNO:
- 048749
- Title:
- Wheeling Musical Steelmakers Orchestra Leader Tom Whitley, Seated on Right, During Parade, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Musical Steelmakers were the orchestra for the Wheeling Steel Corporation owned "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. It was made up of multi-talented employees of the company who also performed on the broadcast.
- IDNO:
- 048750
- Title:
- Lois Mae Nolte of Steel Sisters With Unidentified Dance Partner
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- The Steel Sisters (Lois Mae Nolte, Harriet Drake, and Lucille Bell) were regular performers on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. They eventually left the broadcast to tour with Horace Heidt and his orchestra.
- IDNO:
- 048751
- Title:
- Parade Car Driving 'The Singing Millmen', Performers on 'It's Wheeling Steel', During Parade, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
