The Detroit News Films
c.00257

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Title
Detroit News films
ID
c.00257
Date
1970, 1973
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 2 reels of 16mm film
Location
Materials stored off-site. Advance notice of 24 hours is required for use.
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of two films produced by the Detroit News. The first film, "Both Sides of the Question" (1970), argues for fairness and accuracy in news reporting. The film presents actual Detroit News coverage of controversial news stories such as Vietnam and Kent State.

The second film, "North Plant" (1973), describes the planning, construction, and operation of the Detroit News newspaper plant. It includes discussion of new production and newsroom technology.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1978

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  March 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of the Detroit News. 1978-02-00.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Nonfiction films

Personal Name(s)

  • Oppenheim, Karen

Subject(s)

  • Journalistic ethics
  • Newspaper publishing -- Michigan
  • Printing

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Collection Inventory

Films 1970-1973 
Reel

Film #91: Both Sides of the Question 

 91

Film #92: North Plant 

 92