Accession 2017.038 - 2017 acquisition

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Reference code

CA ON00349 2017.038

Title

2017 acquisition

Date(s)

  • 1990-2003 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

69 video cassettes : BetacamSP (2033 mins.)
29 video cassettes : Betacam (1403 mins.)
36 video cassettes : VHS (1001 mins.)

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Biographical history

Jana Lynne White is a media training instructor and a seasoned pop culture reporter. White has been noted by many as an excellent pop culture interviewer, with notable talks with many A-list celebrities.

Raised in Vancouver, White moved to Toronto in 1990 to host The NewMusic show on Much Music. She gained notoriety in this position, as an excellent storyteller and interviewer. She held this position for six years, leaving in 1996. In 1998, White rejoined the CHUM network, becoming the voice and host of the new channel Much More Music (M3).

Currently, White owns and operates Jana Lynne White Media, an upfront media coaching service. Using her knowledge and experience in the media industry, she offers advice on interviewing and promoting oneself through media.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated to the archive by Jana Lynne White.

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Scope and content

The collection contains Betacam and VHS cassettes of interviews conducted for the many pop culture shows Jana Lynne White hosted. Most of the titles come from The NewMusic and SpeakEasy. Notable interviews include Celine Dion, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ricky Martin, Neil Young, and ABBA.

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  • English

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    Dates of creation revision deletion

    Created August 12, 2019 by Elizabeth Carroll.

    Language(s)

    • English

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