Jack R. Hendrickson Sr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP001284

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The following materials were collected by Jack R. Hendrickson, Sr., for his dissertation entitled "Public Television Management, Programming and Financing at Station WTVS-TV Channel 56, Detroit, 1966-1980."

The collection consists of a variety of materials collected from Channel 56, such as; Agenda's from the meetings of the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Correspondence, Reports, Nominating Committee Meetings and Reports, Survey's, Funding, Revenues, and Expenses. In addition there are a number of items relating to Programming, Public Relations and will as a variety of news worthy items.

Series 1: Administrative Papers Agenda's from the meetings of the Board of Directors and Trustees, Correspondence, Reports, Nominating Committee Meetings and Reports, Survey's, Funding, Revenues, and Expenses.

Series 2: Public Materials Programming, Public Relations, and Journal Articles. guides, pamphlets, educational aspects, projects, newsletters, etc.

Dates

1970 - 1985

Creator

Hendrickson, Jack Reynolds (Person)

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials. Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.

History

Dr. Hendrickson received his B.A. in 1951 from Michigan State University, and his M.A. in 1970 from Wayne State University. His Doctorate was received from the Department of Speech and Communications at Wayne State University in December 1986. His dissertation advisor was Professor J. Daniel Logan.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (5 MB)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Jack Reynold Hendrickson, Sr. was a doctoral student at Wayne State University. His papers contain materials from the Detroit PBS station for his dissertation, "Public Television Management, Programming and Financing at Station WTVS-TV Channel 56, Detroit, 1966-1980."

Arrangement

Arranged in 2 series - Series 1 (Boxes 1-3), and Series 2 (Boxes 4-5). Folders are grouped by material type within each series, but not necessarily arranged.