What Is The St. Louis Media History Foundation?
Our mission is to preserve, share and celebrate the rich media history of St. Louis for the community and future generations by collecting, archiving and recognizing excellence.
How can you help our work?
Visit Our St. Louis Media Histories
Here you’ll find all kinds of information about the history of these various media categories in our region. Digital copies of some of these publications and broadcast media can also be found within our archives.
Radio Media
Our radio sections trace the development of the radio industry in St. Louis and highlights those who have helped to shape
Television Media
Countless television personalities have made an impact on St. Louis and have called it home. This site relives those memories and highlights the history of these television pioneers.
Advertising & PR Media
St. Louis is home to the first and longest continuous advertising club in the country. Many memorable brands and campaigns have their roots in St. Louis and this site celebrates that rich history.
Print Media
Many contributed to the local history of the print medium in St. Louis. Their different publications, which number in the hundreds, show a colorful developmental process through the centuries.
View Our Digital Archives
The physical archives of the Foundation are stored at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Through the link below, you can browse our digital copies of newspaper articles, radio and television clips, historical advertising – all from the creative talents of those who lived and worked in the St. Louis area over the years.
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State Historical Society of Missouri
We are so very grateful to the State Historical Society of Missouri for generously partnering with us and agreeing to store and archive our thousands of newspaper articles, print advertising, posters, etc. If interested in viewing the physical archives at their location at UMSL campus, please use the link below to learn more. Digital versions of most of the collection can be viewed above on our archive platform.
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The St. Louis Media History Foundation Board of Directors
The Foundation is made up of generous, civic-minded volunteers from a variety of disciplines in the St. Louis area.
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