Print and photographic material, 1963-1999
This series documents the programming activities of Maryland Public Television (MPT) throughout the state of Maryland from 1963 to 1999. Materials include administrative files, program scripts and research, photographs, program guides and listings, schedules, instructional technology surveys, magazine inserts, correspondence, and joint programming with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Selected programs include Crabs, Madeline Cooks, Farm Day, Working Woman, Symphony Hall, Center Stage, and Wall Street Week.
Photographs include set photographs as well as individuals employed by MPT such as Louis Rukeyser (Wall Street Week) and people featured on MPT such as figure skater Katherine Healy. Administrative files include grants, budgets, and market research reports. This series also includes clippings mentioning MPT program activities.
Dates
- 1963-1999
Conditions Governing Access
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 restricted material. Please check the folder listings for additional information.
Extent
60.5 Linear Feet (37 record storage containers (Paige boxes) 10 Hollinger boxes (approximate))
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by topic and date. Program correspondence is arranged by program and date. Instructional technology surveys are arranged by Maryland county and school.
Processing Information
Box and folder listings are based on an existing inventory and may require verification before use.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
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