ABC Telephone Survey on Presidential Debate, October 1980., 10/28/1980-11/15/1980
Series-level Scope and Content Note
A generally chronological collection of mail received in response to broadcasts made by Frank Reynolds. Some folders contain replies by Reynolds, but most do not.
Dates
- 10/28/1980-11/15/1980
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Extent
From the Collection: 27 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains viewer response mail on ABC's offering of 900-number service forviewers to register their opinions on who won the 28 October 1978Presidential Debate between Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagen. Many writerscomplained that they could not get through to register their votes.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN (1980)--DEBATE OF 10/28/80--COVERAGE--RESPONSE: Autographed Letter
ABC TELEPHONE SURVEY OF 10/28/80 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE--RESPONSE: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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