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Jerry Buck papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2482

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  • This container is restricted and is not requestable.

Scope and Contents

This collection is currently unavailable for access.

This collection consists of the professional and personal materials of American Associated Press journalist Jerry Buck (1931-2016). Materials include press kits, writings, correspondence, newspapers, clippings, and a small amount of personal materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 1992

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is currently unavailable for access because of its size and current level of processing. Contact the Cinematic Arts Library ctlibarc@usc.edu for details.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at cin@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

William G. "Jerry" Buck (1931-2016) was a journalist who covered the television industry as a reporter and columnist for the Associated Press. During his career with the AP, which spanned from 1960 until his retirement in 1992, Buck got his start in general news and eventually focused on entertainment. His television work included many topics, including the rise of cable television, the videocassette and the growth of political coverage.

Extent

119.125 Linear Feet (97 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of the professional and personal materials of American Associated Press journalist Jerry Buck (1931-2016).

Additional collection guides

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, November 30, 2007.

Related Materials

This collection is subset of #2135 Television Academy of Arts and Sciences Library collection. It was made its own collection due to size.

Processing Information

Collection is unprocessed.

Title
Finding Aid for the Jerry Buck papers
Status
Minimally Processed
Author
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date
2022 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

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