San Diego Public Information Office records, 1971-1978.

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San Diego Public Information Office records, 1971-1978.

The San Diego Public Information Office Records documents the establishment of an information service for San Diego and the daily responsibilities of the Public Information Office (PIO) in the county. The collection consists of community liaising program files, correspondence, memorandums, financial reports, and purchase orders documenting the management and daily responsibilities of the PIO. The collection also includes news releases written and released by the PIO, and newspaper clippings. The collection dates from 1971- 1978, however there is minimal documentation for the years 1971-1975.

35 boxes (29.39 linear ft.)

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San Diego State University. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.

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San Diego County (Calif.). Office of Public Information Services

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In 1970, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors became aware that the public lacked understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and limitations of the county government. The County Board of Supervisors established the San Diego Public Information Office (PIO) which was developed into a public relations firm under the Chief Administrative Office and charged with creating a communications program for San Diego County government. Frank Aleshire was elected as Chief Administrative Officer for t...