Interview with Ellen Louise Jett Mills, July 1, 2009
Project: History of Broadcasting in Kentucky: Radio Free Lexington (WRFL) Oral History Project
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In this interview, Mills talks about her experiences with WRFL, the memories she has of the group, and the role she played in establishing the radio station. She talks about going to the University of Kentucky, getting started with RFL in Miller Hall, and gaining exposure to the local music scene. She talks about the memories she has of people, bands, concerts, and events that RFL hosted. Finally, she talks about the influence that WRFL has had on her life and the importance of a student-run radio station for college students.Interview Accession
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Mills, Ellen Louise Jett Interview by Mick Jeffries. 01 Jul. 2009. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Mills, E.L. (2009, July 01). Interview by M. Jeffries. History of Broadcasting in Kentucky: Radio Free Lexington (WRFL) Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Mills, Ellen Louise Jett, interview by Mick Jeffries. July 01, 2009, History of Broadcasting in Kentucky: Radio Free Lexington (WRFL) Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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