The News Bureau had its origin in the appointment, in 1919, of a director of publications, who was responsible for keeping the state's newspapers informed of the activities of the University of North Carolina. In 1921, that position's title changed to director of the News Bureau. In 1955, the News Bureau became part of the Division of Developmental Affairs, later the Division of Development and University Relations. The name of the News Bureau changed to News Services in 1990. Records of the News Bureau (and later, News Services) of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill include correspondence of the director, 1924-1953, 1976-1994, and undated; and subject files related to various university events. There are extensive materials on Commencement, dating from the late 1920s to the mid-1990s and including photographs, a film, videotapes, and audio recordings; files on the university's Bicentennial observance, also including audio and video materials, 1987-1994; and numerous press clippings on the Speaker Ban controversy of the 1960s. In addition, there are recordings of numerous feature stories and public service announcements, mostly from the 1980s and 1990s, highlighting the research and expertise of university faculty in a variety of areas and aired as There are also print versions of 1981-1986, and 1971-1973 and 1981-1982, both published by the News Bureau. Also of interest is a small group of letters from, notes, and drafts of several articles by Archibald Henderson, 1942-1955 and undated. Carolina News Line. Carolina in the News, Health/Science News Notes,
