Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Commission on Freedom of the Press
Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Library.
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Summary Information
Abstract
This collection contains reports, memoranda, statements, drafts, notes,
correspondence and clippings of the Commission on Freedom of the Press, 1943-1946, as
well as historical notes and related material on the Federal Communications Commission,
1927-1946.
At a Glance
Call No.: | MS#0272 |
Bib ID: | 4078646 View CLIO record |
Creator(s): | Commission on Freedom of the Press. |
Title: | Commission on Freedom of the Press Papers
1927-1946.
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Physical description: | 5.5 linear ft (ca. 2,600 in 13 boxes).
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Language(s): | In English
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Access: |
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least
two business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript
Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
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Arrangement
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series:
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Description
Scope and Content
Mimeographed documents and office papers of the Commission on Freedom of the Press,
1943-1946, whose investigations and researches led ultimately to the publication of its
general report,
A FREE AND RESPONSIBLE PRESS
, 1947, and
six subsidiary reports. The documents primarily include reports of the deliberations of
the commission, memoranda prepared by its members, statements by informants at meetings
and interviews, and drafts for the books which it eventually published. The Office
papers consist of personal notes, correspondence, and clippings. In addition there are
notes on the history of the Federal Communications Commission, 1927-1946, and some
related notes and other materials.
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Using the Collection
Offsite
Access Restrictions
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least
two business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript
Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Single photocopies 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); Commission on Freedom of the Press
Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Library.
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About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries. Rare Book and
Manuscript Library; machine readable finding aid created by Columbia University
Libraries Digital Library Program Division
Processing Information
Cataloged 05/08/89 Christina Hilton Fenn
Machine readable finding aid generated from MARC-AMC source via XSLT conversion
June 26, 2009
Finding aid written in English.
2012-04-17
xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.
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Subject Headings
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Subjects
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History / Biographical Note
Historical Note
The Commission on Freedom of the Press, 1943-1946, led to the
publication of its general report,
A Free and Responsible
Press
(1947) and six subsidiary reports.
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