Sub-collection I: WXXI papers, 1935-1999, bulk: 1969-1996
Scope and Contents
The material in this sub-collection documents the activities of William J. Pearce, who served as president and general manager of WXXI-TV, AM/FM from 1969 to 1996. The majority of the materials are related to Pearce's time at WXXI.
Correspondence, photographs, production notes, as well as items about WXXI's history document Pearce's devotion to public television and continuing education. The papers also document the transition of WXXI from the small studio in the basement of the old East High School to the building on State Street, and the addition of an AM and FM station during his time.
Dates
- Creation: 1935-1999
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1969-1996
Access
William J. Pearce retains Intellectual Property Rights but grants permission to RPL to make Fair Use copies for users of the material for scholarship and research purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: 12.0 Cubic Feet (12 record cartons, 2 over-sized boxes, 1 12"x9" box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This sub-collection consists of the papers collected during William J. Pearce's time as General Manager of WXXI, Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1935 to 1999, with the bulk of materials dating between 1970 and 1996. The papers are comprised of photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, financial records, and programming notes.
Arrangement
This sub-collection consists of eight boxes divided into six series:
Series I: Awards, 1970-1996
Series II: AM Radio, 1974-1995
Sub-series A: Administrative documents
Sub-series B: Finance
Sub-series C: Programming
Sub-series D: Research
Sub-series E: WRTK
Series III: Corporate documents, 1935-1999
Sub-series A: Administrative documents
Sub-series B: Correspondence
Sub-series C: Early organization
Sub-series D: Events
Sub-series E: Finance
Sub-series F: Personnel
Sub-series G: Programming
Sub-series H: Published materials
Series IV: Ephemera, 1971-1995
Series V: Photographs, 1958-1996
Series VI: White House Productions, 1989-1993
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
585-428-8370
585-428-8353 (Fax)
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