Summary Information

Title: Madison, Wisconsin, Television Newsfilm
Inclusive Dates: 1955-1981

Call Number: VNA, WISC, WKOW; see contents list for more details

Quantity: approximently 1000 reels of film

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information: Vietnam Archives Television Newsfilm, WISC Television Newsfilm, WKOW Television Newsfilm

Abstract:

Described in this finding aid is a small portion of the film included in three different archival collections: the Vietnam Archives Television Newsfilm, 1965-1972; and the 1968-1972 television newsfilm of two Madison, Wisconsin TV stations, WISC and WKOW. The footage is what was shot, not what was broadcast. Its subject matter covers the entire range of Madison local news and features in the years 1968-1972 and coverage of state political and legislative events, the University of Wisconsin, comments on national events by Wisconsin members of Congress, activity generated by local, state, and national election campaigns, and public support and opposition to the Vietnam War.

Note:

News film shot between February 1960 through March 1969 should be credited to Midcontinent Broadcasting Company, and not WKOW-TV.

Some recordings have been digitized and are available online. See the contents list for links to specific available content.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-madnewsfilm