David Brinkley papers, 1950s-1990s

Collection context

Creator:
Brinkley, David
Extent:
10 linear feet 10 rscs
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Press clippings, photographs, videotapes, writings, notes, biography manuscripts, awards, etc.

Biographical / historical:

David Brinkley (1920-2003) was an American television reporter known for anchoring several long-running, influential news programs. He became one of America's most well-known and beloved news personalities.

Alan Brinkley (1949-2019) was the Allen Nevins Professor of History at Columbia University. He specialized in the history of twentieth-century America. From 2003 to 2009, he was University Provost, and before that chair of the Department of History. In 1998-99, he was the Harmsworth Professor of American History at Oxford University, and in 2011-2012, he was the Pitt Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Alan and David Brinkley Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
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Contact:
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