Materials, 1980-1997.

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Materials, 1980-1997.

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The collection consists of materials related to Tom Cochrun's investigative reporting. It includes research files, interviews, notes, photographs, and film footage. Series 1 contains Ku Klux Klan investigative materials for the documentary "Klan" as well as a copy of the program itself. Series 2 contains materials related to Cold War intelligence and international espionage. Series 3 contains Cochrun's special investigations into Indianapolis issues, public housing, abuse victims, and news stories that Cochrun filmed during his work at WTHR.

3 manuscript boxes, 2 photograph folders, 2 cassette tapes, 56 videodiscs.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7945419

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Jones, Jim, 1931-1978

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Denby, James.

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Harvey, William J. (William James), 1888-

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Xenophon, Kalamantiano.

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Cochrun, Tom.

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Thomas Decker Cochrun was born 23 August 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He began his career as a sports stringer for the Indianapolis Times while in high school. During his college days at Ball State University he was a newscaster and general assignment reporter for a Muncie radio station. After graduating from Ball State Cochrun traveled and freelanced before returning to Indianapolis. He has held postions at WIBC/WNAP Radio, the CBS affiliate WISH Television and the NBC affiliate WTHR Televisi...