Everett "Jake" Jacobs Collection
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- January 1961- October 1991
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Extent
1 box
.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gerth Archives and Special Collections acquisition.
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2023 by Levi Escalante. Photos were kept in order received, and placed in archival sheets.
- Title
- Inventory of the Everett "Jake" Jacobs Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Levi Escalante
- Date
- 2023-03-20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu