Fred Friendly papers, 1917-2004 [Bulk dates: 1950-1990].

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Fred Friendly papers, 1917-2004 [Bulk dates: 1950-1990].

This collection encompasses the life and career of Fred Friendly as an author, educator, and television news producer. The collection is comprised of correspondence, printed materials, invitations to events, awards, photographs and audio-visual materials of news programs. Also represented are administrative files and memos from his work at CBS, the Ford Foundation, and Columbia University.

97.4 linear ft. (220 document boxes, 3 index card boxes, 2 record cartons, 1 oversized box)

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