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SPC.2022.040
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Everett "Jake" Jacobs Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2022.040
Physical Description:
1 box
Physical Description:
.42 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): January 1961- October 1991
Abstract: This collection contains letters, photographs, newspaper articles and clippings related to Everett "Jake" Jacobs. Photographs
in the collection include Jacobs family life, work at KNX and KNXT, events held at the radio station, and images of his time
in the military. Subjects include journalism, radio, and media.
Language of Material:
English
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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Born on May 13, 1924, Everett "Jake" Jacobs was the youngest sibling to his mother, Katie Jacobs. Jacobs and his brothers,
Owens and Melvin, served in the military during World War II. After his career in the military, Jacobs went to East Los Angeles
College and studied journalism. He then transferred to Los Angeles College and the Los Angeles Institute of Music. After working
at KNC, he received a grant in 1967 to study Urban Affairs at Columbia University. Everett continued to expand his journalism
career and worked at KPOP, KGFJ, and KNXT. Jacobs received several awards during his career, including the Golden Mike Award
and the Distinguished Media Men's Award from the National Association of Media Women. Jacobs retired from KNX radio in 1989
and died on October 29, 1992.
The Everett "Jake" Jacobs collection (1961-1991) contains .42 linear feet of photographs, articles, news clippings, and letters.
Everett "Jake" Jacobs was a KNX and KNXT news station employee. The collection consists of Jacobs's life in the military,
his family, and his journalism career. The letters addressed to Jacobs in the collection focus on his career and the articles
he covered. A collection contains approximately 160 photographs showcasing Jacobs's time at previous radio stations, the military
life of himself and his two brothers, events held by news stations, and gatherings with local community members. Others featured
in the photographs include Martin Luther King Jr., O.J. Simpson, Muhammad Ali, Lionnel Richie, Edward Kennedy, and others.
This collection was processed in 2023 by Levi Escalante. Photos were kept in order received, and placed in archival sheets.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gerth Archives and Special Collections acquisition.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
African American radio broadcasters
African Americans in radio broadcasting
African American television journalists
Radio journalism
African American families
Television journalists
KNXT (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
Jacobs, Everett
KNX (Radio station : Los Angeles, Calif.)