Democratic Convention Coverage, Negative, August 1980., 07/30/1980-08/31/1980

File — Box: 7, Folder: 11

Identifier: 24604

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

07/30/1980-08/31/1980

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Extent

From the Collection: 27 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains negative viewer response mail on ABC'c coverage of the DemocraticNational Convention of 1980. A number of letters complained about aremark following an "ugly dog" contest, and about the treatment of Sen.Edward Kennedy.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KENNEDY, EDWARD--PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY (1980)--COVERAGE--RESPONSE: Autographed Letter

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION (1980)--COVERAGE--RESPONSE: Autographed Letter