News and Information Department files, 1896-1983
Part of collection: David Sarnoff papers (2464-55)
Dates
- Creation: 1896-1983
Scope and Content
The News and Information Department files consist primarily of photographs and publicity material on David Sarnoff. It also includes some of Sarnoff’s notes and drafts of his speeches and writings, as well as administrative files relating to the David Sarnoff Collection and David Sarnoff Library.
Arrangement
This series is arranged into five sub-series:
A. Administrative files
B. Publicity files
C. Chronological photographs
D. Business books
E. Personal photographs
Extent
From the Collection: 124 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
Film material is housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-47). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Arrangement
This series is arranged into five sub-series:
A. Administrative files
B. Publicity files
C. Chronological photographs
D. Business books
E. Personal photographs
Provenance
The core of this record group was donated to the David Sarnoff Library by the News and Information Department when it closed in 1986, following RCA’s acquisition by GE. A small amount of additional material came from Sarnoff’s family members and other sources in multiple donations during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
