National News Council records 1973-1984

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National News Council records 1973-1984

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The collection covers the council's activities from its inception until its dissolution in 1984. Among the National News Council's papers are administrative and financial records, working files formed around each case that the council considered, and reference files on topics of interest to the council. Together they document the council's internal operation, its record of deliberation on grievances brought against the media, and its involvement in a range of matters concerning journalistic ethics and practice.

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University of Minnesota Libraries. Social Welfare History Archives

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National News Council (U.S.)

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The National News Council was created in 1973 in New York City upon the recommendation of an independent task force of the Twentieth Century Fund, a research foundation. Conceived as a private, nonprofit organization, the council began operation with two basic objectives: to consider complaints brought against the media, whether by individual citizens or organizations, concerning alleged misstatements, inaccuracies, or unfairness; and to study possible infringements on the freedom of the press. ...

National News Council (U.S.)

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The National News Council was created in 1973 in New York City upon the recommendation of an independent task force of the Twentieth Century Fund, a research foundation. Conceived as a private, nonprofit organization, the council began operation with two basic objectives: to consider complaints brought against the media, whether by individual citizens or organizations, concerning alleged misstatements, inaccuracies, or unfairness; and to study possible infringements on the freedom of the press. ...