Selected commentaries, 1975
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of papers relating to Floyd McKay's work as a news analyst for the Portland, Oregon television station KGW-TV in the 1970s and 1980s. The collection includes the scripts for McKay's commentaries; correspondence between McKay and viewers; and newspaper clippings relating to McKay's commentaries and documentaries that he produced. The correspondence, sent by viewers throughout Oregon, includes letters both praising and criticizing McKay's stances, and relates to a number of sociopolitical issues of the time. Some correspondence files also include phone logs with callers' feedback on McKay's commentaries. The collection also includes materials relating to KGW-TV and McKay's career there, such as newspaper clippings, internal correspondence, and award programs and certificates.
Dates
- 1975
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.6 Cubic Feet (15 letter document cases; 1 slim letter document case)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: McKay, Floyd J. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
5033065204
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