Controversy, 1965-1995
This subseries is devoted to public television productions that aroused criticism and controversy due to their content. The issues ranged from nudity to profanity to historical accuracy to coverage of volatile issues. Some programs were Days of Rage, Death of a Princess, Non-Fiction Television, and Plutonium: An Element of Risk. Materials include clippings, reports, correspondence, memos, and photographs and are arranged alphabetically by program title.
Dates
- Creation: 1965-1995
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
This collection contains audiovisual materials. Items that cannot be used in the Special Collections reading room or are too fragile for researchers require that a digital copy be made prior to use. If you would like to access these materials, please contact us prior to your visit, so we may determine the proper steps to be taken.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
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College Park Maryland 20742
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