Graduate School of Journalism Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards Videos, 1960s-2018
Collection context
- Creator:
- Columbia University. Graduate School of Journalism
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of videos and audio cassettes related to the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards for broadcast journalism sponsored by the Graduate School of Journalism. Videos and tapes date from the late 1960s to the early 2000s.
- Extent:
- 65 linear feet 64 record cartons, 4 large film cannisters, ~40 TB digital accessions on transfer drives.
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of video and audio tapes of both award-winning broadcast content as well recordings of duPont award ceremonies and related panels and events. Videos are in various formats including U-matic, betacam-SP, VHS, DVD. Audio content is on audiocassettes. All tapes were digitized in 2014-2015.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards honoring overall excellence in broadcast journalism were established in 1942 by Jessie Ball duPont in memory of her late husband, Alfred I. duPont. With his cousins, Mr. duPont transformed their gunpowder company into the chemical company E.I. duPont de Nemours. He later created a separate successful financial institution of his own in Florida and was owner of a chain of small-town, liberal newspapers in Delaware. The duPont Awards, administered since 1968 by Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, are considered the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes, which the Journalism School also administers.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Only digitized surrogates can be used by researchers who wish to view or listen to the content of these tapes. Please contact RBML staff for further information.
This collection is located offsite. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
- Terms of access:
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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); Graduate School of Journalism Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards Videos; Box; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th StreetNew York, NY 10027, USA
- 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:
- uarchives@columbia.edu