David Brinkley papers, 1950s-1990s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Brinkley, David
- Extent:
- 10 linear feet 10 rscs
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Press clippings, photographs, videotapes, writings, notes, biography manuscripts, awards, etc.
- Biographical / historical:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu