About Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame
The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) presents archival broadcasts, historical documents, photos, music surveys and biographies that tell the story of Bay Area radio. BARHOF is a program of the California Historical Radio Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization based in Alameda, CA. Our exhibits on DIVA are drawn from thousands of hours of recordings of Bay Area radio broadcasts held in our collection. (more)
- Total number of items
- 58
- Total number of views
- 2,432
Collections
Bay Area Radio Commercials
Radio commercials held in the archives of the Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame tell the story of Bay Area life through the years.
Radio Classics
Examples of broadcasts showing the rich history of radio creativity in the Bay Area.
Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Inductees
Examples of the work of members of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF).
The Mal Sharpe Collection
Mal Sharpe (1936-2020) was a memorable radio performer. His Bay Area career began with the Coyle and Sharpe show on KGO in the early 1960s and evolved into years of unique commercials in which he perfected an "on the street" interview style.
Sheila Rene Backstage
Sheila Rene Backstage was the work of pioneering rock interviewer Sheila Rene. These programs aired in 1981 and 1982 on KSJO, KSFX, and a handful of other FM stations.
Sports Voices
The Bay Area's rich tradition in sports broadcasting dates to radio's earliest years. Here are examples.
Contact
Questions or comments about our exhibits? Please email us at: help@bayarearadio.org