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University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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United Press International State Capitol Bureau informational files, 1958-1990 (majority within 1981-1989)

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Summary

Creator:
United Press International. State Capitol Bureau.
Abstract:
Lansing, Michigan bureau of United Press International. Collected informational files relating to news and events in the state of Michigan. The files consist mainly of UPI wire reports, press releases, correspondence, and clippings. The files also include collected biographical information about, and distributed press releases from, Michigan legislators.
Extent:
3 linear feet
Language:
English
Call Number:
9566 Bb 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by David Wasserman, 1995

Background

Scope and Content:

The UPI State Capitol Bureau informational files collection is broken up into two series: Background Files, and Michigan Politician Files. Each series has been retained in its original order with original folder headings.

Biographical / Historical:

The UPI State Capitol Bureau reports on news and events unfolding in the state of Michigan. The bureau, located in Lansing, maintains informational files to be used by staff members in the preparation of news stories. The files, consisting of a culling together of previously released information, provide overviews, often in the form of day-by-day reports, of unfolding or formerly unfolding events. These informational files include United Press International (UPI) wire reports, press releases, correspondence, clippings, and other materials.

Acquisition Information:
This record group (Donor No. 8392 ) was donated by the State Capitol Bureau and came through Rick Pluta in August 1995.
Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Contents

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RESTRICTIONS:

The record group is open to research.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Rick Pluta has transferred any applicable copyright to the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, United Press International State Capitol Bureau informational files, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan