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Educational Television, 1953-1974

 Series 3

Materials in this series treat the history of educational television (ETV), from 1953 to 1974; included are progress reports, budgets, and correspondence. The efforts of Holt and others to establish Alabama Educational Television (AETV) starting in 1953-54, can be traced from newspaper clippings in the collection. "Operation New Birmingham," one of several ambitious projects, is also documented in this series.

In 1974 the FCC revoked AETV's operating license, sparking a national debate on the roles of government and the media. Holt, though no longer directly involved, tracked events in the unfolding AETV drama, and this series contains his records of the controversy.

Dates

  • 1953-1974

Use and Access to Collection

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

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