Scope and Content of Collection
Chalmers Marquis Papers cover the years 1978 to 2001 and also contain some undated material. The bulk of the material ranges from 1986 to 1993. Correspondence, reports, congressional hearings, speeches and writings, program materials, news clippings, contracts, articles, legislative materials and press releases focus on Marquis's work as a lobbyist for the Children's Television Workshop, as well as his involvement with the American Open University, the JCET Needs Assessment Project Advisory Committee and the Old Timers Reunion.