David Sarnoff / Telecommunications., 05/14/1965-11/11/1979

File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Identifier: 41643

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 2, Folders 1 -29; Box 3, Folders 1-6) This series consists of correspondence and information collected by FJD on each of the "Time" magazine covers and their autographers in Series 1. Information is primarily in the form of newsclippings about the individuals and their fields. Correspondence is in the form of xerox copies of ALS or TLS from FJD to the prospective autographer or agent.

Dates

05/14/1965-11/11/1979

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains the 5/14/65 Time feature article on telecommunications and prominent figures in the history of the field including Sarnoff. Includes other articles and an obituary for Sarnoff, who died in 1971. Also includes a printed address by Sarnoff as chairman of the Board of the Radio Corporation of America, during the 19th Annual Convention Banquet of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, 5/26/65.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SARNOFF, DAVID - ARTICLE ABOUT (TIME MAGAZINE, 5/14/65): Printed Item

SARNOFF, DAVID - OBITUARY: Printed Item

TELECOMMUNICATION (TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE, 5/14/65): Printed Item

SARNOFF, DAVID - SPEECH 1965: TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPLOSION: Printed Item

TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE 03. 5/14/65: TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Printed Item