Lucinda Franks papers, 1960-2020
Collection context
- Creator:
- Franks, Lucinda
- Extent:
- 73 Linear Feet (73 rscs)
- Language:
- English .
- Biographical / historical:
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Lucinda Franks was a widely published writer and investigative journalist who was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. Franks began her journalism career with United Press International, where she won her Pulitzer in 1971. She was a staff writer for The New York Times from 1974 to 1977 and for The New Yorker from 1992 to 2006, and she freelanced for The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, New York magazine and other publications.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Boxes 72-73 can be made available without further intervention. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located off-site.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Lucinda Franks 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