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The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) presents archival broadcasts, historical documents, photos, music surveys and biographies that tell the story of Bay Area radio.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)

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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.

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.

Radio Classics

Examples of broadcasts showing the rich history and wide variety of radio creativity in the Bay Area.

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.

Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Inductees

Examples of the work of members of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF).

Radio News

Since the beginning of regular radio broadcasts, news has been an important part of the mix. This collection offers examples of news coverage from Bay Area radio stations.

Sports Voices

The Bay Area's rich tradition in sports broadcasting dates to radio's earliest years. Here are examples.

Memorable Interviews

This collection includes interviews conducted by or with Bay Area radio journalists and personalities.

Contests and Promos

Contests and promotions have long been a central part of radio station operations. Here are examples from Bay Area radio history.

Contact

Questions or comments about our exhibits? Please email us at: help@bayarearadio.org