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In order to support war efforts, "It's Wheeling Steel" took to the road in 1943 to perform shows in various cities through West Virginia. The goal was to encourage each city to buy enough defense bonds to purchase a bomber. The Steel Sisters were popular performers on the show. At one point they left the broadcast to pursue bigger opportunities by touring with Horace Heidt and his orchestra.

Steel Sisters at 'Buy a Bomber' Show, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Identifier:
048755
Collection Number:
A&M 3470
Title:
Steel Sisters at 'Buy a Bomber' Show, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
In order to support war efforts, "It's Wheeling Steel" took to the road in 1943 to perform shows in various cities through West Virginia. The goal was to encourage each city to buy enough defense bonds to purchase a bomber. The Steel Sisters were popular performers on the show. At one point they left the broadcast to pursue bigger opportunities by touring with Horace Heidt and his orchestra.
Subjects:
Radio broadcasting--West Virginia--Wheeling.
Corporate Names:
It's Wheeling Steel (Radio program), Wheeling Steel Corporation.
Acquisition Source:
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Stoll, Richard E.
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView