National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Board of Directors, Correspondence, 1954 (Box 020, Folder 01)

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National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Board of Directors, Correspondence, 1954 (Box 020, Folder 01)

1954 correspondence involving the NAEB board of directors and staff, especially executive director Harry Skornia. Includes financial reports and surveys used for board votes on issuTracy Kessleres such as committee names and the NAEB's position on subscription television. Correspondence addresses topics including the hiring of Harold Hill as associate director and Morris Novik as a personnel consultant.

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