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== Contribute to the World News Polka Archive ==
== Contribute to the World News Polka Archive ==


The World News Polka Archive is an independent, non-commercial project documenting every known broadcast and version of the ''World News Polka''. Contributions are welcome, provided they can be verified.
The World News Polka Archive is an independent, non-commercial project documenting every known broadcast and version of the ''World News Polka''.  


=== What you can contribute ===
Contributions are welcome, provided they can be verified.
You may contribute:
 
* Broadcast dates not yet listed
== How submissions work ==
* Previously undocumented versions
 
* Corrections to dates or performers
At present, all submissions are handled '''by email'''.
* Missing Internet Archive or YouTube links
 
The archive does not accept direct page edits or file uploads from the public.
This ensures accuracy, consistency, and proper sourcing.
 
 
== What you can submit ==
 
You may submit information relating to:
 
* Previously undocumented broadcasts
* Additional air dates or re-airings
* Guest or special versions
* Corrections to existing dates or details
* Missing Internet Archive or official video links
* Context or background information (with sources)
* Context or background information (with sources)


=== What we require ===
== What we require ==
All submissions must include at least one verifiable source:
 
* Internet Archive recording
All submissions must include '''at least one verifiable source''', such as:
* Official YouTube upload
 
* An Internet Archive recording
* An official YouTube upload
* Personal correspondence with a performer or production staff
* Personal correspondence with a performer or production staff
* Contemporary listings or schedules
* Contemporary listings or broadcast schedules


Unverified claims will not be added.
Unverifiable claims will not be added.


=== How to submit ===
=== How to submit ===
Please email your submission to:
Please email your submission to:


CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN, WE HOPE TO HAVE THIS OPEN BY THE END OF JAN 26
TBA (Estimated Feb 26)


Include:
Include the following where possible:
* The date of the broadcast
* The version or performer
* A link or source
* Any relevant notes


=== Credit ===
* Date of broadcast
Contributors will be credited on the relevant page unless anonymity is requested.
* Performer or version
* Source link
* Any relevant notes or context
 
== Editorial review ==
 
All submissions are reviewed by the archive editor.
 
Inclusion is not guaranteed. The archive reserves the right to:
* Verify sources independently
* Edit for clarity or consistency
* Decline submissions that cannot be verified


=== Editorial policy ===
=== Editorial policy ===
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Links to performers are limited to official websites and social media platforms owned or maintained by the performer.
Links to performers are limited to official websites and social media platforms owned or maintained by the performer.
=== Credit ===
Contributors will be credited on the relevant page unless anonymity is requested.


=== Disclaimer ===
=== Disclaimer ===
This website is not affiliated with ABC, Disney, or ''World News Now''. ''World News Now'' and ''World News Polka'' are trademarks of The Walt Disney Company.
This website is not affiliated with ABC, Disney, or ''World News Now''. ''World News Now'' and ''World News Polka'' are trademarks of The Walt Disney Company.

Latest revision as of 22:35, 20 January 2026

Contribute to the World News Polka Archive

The World News Polka Archive is an independent, non-commercial project documenting every known broadcast and version of the World News Polka.

Contributions are welcome, provided they can be verified.

How submissions work

At present, all submissions are handled by email.

The archive does not accept direct page edits or file uploads from the public. This ensures accuracy, consistency, and proper sourcing.


What you can submit

You may submit information relating to:

  • Previously undocumented broadcasts
  • Additional air dates or re-airings
  • Guest or special versions
  • Corrections to existing dates or details
  • Missing Internet Archive or official video links
  • Context or background information (with sources)

What we require

All submissions must include at least one verifiable source, such as:

  • An Internet Archive recording
  • An official YouTube upload
  • Personal correspondence with a performer or production staff
  • Contemporary listings or broadcast schedules

Unverifiable claims will not be added.

How to submit

Please email your submission to:

TBA (Estimated Feb 26)

Include the following where possible:

  • Date of broadcast
  • Performer or version
  • Source link
  • Any relevant notes or context

Editorial review

All submissions are reviewed by the archive editor.

Inclusion is not guaranteed. The archive reserves the right to:

  • Verify sources independently
  • Edit for clarity or consistency
  • Decline submissions that cannot be verified

Editorial policy

This archive does not host video or audio content. All media links point to third-party platforms such as the Internet Archive or YouTube.

Links to performers are limited to official websites and social media platforms owned or maintained by the performer.

Credit

Contributors will be credited on the relevant page unless anonymity is requested.

Disclaimer

This website is not affiliated with ABC, Disney, or World News Now. World News Now and World News Polka are trademarks of The Walt Disney Company.