Commission on Freedom of the Press records, 1927-1946

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
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
5.5 linear feet (13 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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); Commission on Freedom of the Press records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Rober D. Leigh, 1960; gift of the Columbia University School of Library Service, 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Leigh, Rober D. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1960. Accession number--M-60.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/08/89.

Revision Description

2012-04-17 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

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.

Subject Headings

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Name
United States. Federal Communications Commission CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Freedom of the press CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID