Creator:
Thompson, Willard
Inclusive Dates:
1966- 1970
Abstract:
Willard Thompson was an American professor of journalism and Dean of the General Extension Division and Summer Session (1969-1970), later Dean of the Summer School at the University of Minnesota. Papers include correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas, programs, lists and resolutions. The papers reflect Thompson’s role as Public Relations Committee Chairman for the Galaxy Conference (1969) and the subsequent Wingspread Conference (1976). Noteworthy among the correspondents because of his role in both conferences is Alexander N. Charters.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Drafts (documents)
Reports.
Minutes (administrative records)
Notes (documents)
Subject:
Educators.
Adult education
Adult education -- United States.
Public relations.
Creator:
American Broadcasting Company.
Inclusive Dates:
1972- 1982
Abstract:
Notes, videos and films relating to Geraldo Rivera's 1972
exposé of conditions at Staten Island's Willowbrook State School.
Type of Material:
16mm (photographic film size)
Betacam (TM)
Notes (documents)
Photographs.
Pamphlets.
Negatives (photographs)
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
VHS.
Videotapes.
Subject:
Willowbrook: the last great disgrace.
Journalists.
Investigative reporting.
Journalism
Radio, television, film
Activism and social reform
Investigative reporting.
Journalists -- United States.
People with disabilities -- Abuse of -- United States.
People with disabilities -- Institutional care -- United States.