A Guide to the Collie Burton Papers, 1965-1977 , M 267

A Guide to the Collie Burton Papers, 1965-1977 M 267

A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Collection Number M 267

VCU James Branch Cabell Library

Special Collections and Archives 901 Park Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23284
Business Number: (804) 828-1108
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Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Betsy Pittman

Repository

VCU James Branch Cabell Library

Identification

M 267

Title

Collie Burton Papers 1965-1977

Quantity

4 Linear Feet

Creator

Burton, Collie

Language

English .

Use Restrictions

None.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for use without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Box/folder, Collie Burton Papers, M 267, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Department by Mr. Burton in February 1990.

Processing Information

Collection processed in April 1989.

Biographical/Historical Information

Mr. Burton has been educated in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio and has held numerous civic positions in Richmond.

Scope and Content Information

The collection includes articles, correspondence and publications on various issues. The bulk of the material details the lawsuits against the FCC and Richmond area radio and television stations initiated by the Black Broadcasting Coalition (BBC) in the early 1970s.

Arrangement

Materials arranged in alphabetical order and chronologically therein.

Organization

Most of the files were not in any order and arrangement and order was imposed by the Department to aid research.

Series I--Alphabetical Files (n.d., 1971-1977)

Series II--Black Broadcasting Coalition (BBC) vs. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (n.d., 1966-1976)

Series III--Oversize (n.d.)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

African Americans in radio broadcasting -- Virginia -- Richmond -- History -- 20th century.
African Americans in television broadcasting -- Virginia -- Richmond -- History -- 20th century
Black Broadcasting Coalition -- Trials, litigation, etc.; -- Sources
Broadcasting -- Virginia -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Richmond -- Sources
Burton, Collie -- Archives
United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Sources

Alphabetical files

undated, 1971-1977

Mixed Materials box: 1
Airlie Institute: Examining a Statistician
1973
Mixed Materials box: 1
Airlie Institute: Planned Civil Disabilities Litigation
1973
Mixed Materials box: 1
Airlie Institute: Use of Arrest and Conviction Records
1973
Mixed Materials box: 1
Briggs vs. Brown and Williams Tobacco Company
1976
Mixed Materials box: 1
Bilingual Bicultural Coalition on Mass Media, Inc. vs FCC etc.
1977
Mixed Materials box: 1
Community Problems
1972
Mixed Materials box: 1
Conference on Media Relations
1971
Mixed Materials box: 1
Proposal to HUD--Comprehensive Counseling Grant,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 1
Virginia State College,
n.d., 1972-1973
Mixed Materials box: 1
Voter Registration,
n.d.

BBC vs. FCC

undated, 1966-1976

Mixed Materials box: 1
Affirmative Action
1972-1976
Mixed Materials box: 2
Alabama Educational Television Commission
1975
Mixed Materials box: 2
AM Station Assignment Standards
1975
Mixed Materials box: 2
Articles,
n.d., 1973
Mixed Materials box: 2
Broadcast Station License Expiration Periods
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
Citizens Communication Center,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 2
Correspondence
1974-1976
Mixed Materials box: 2
Employment
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
Employment Discrimination Litigation against the Federal Government
1973
Mixed Materials box: 2
Evening Star Broadcasting Company
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
FCC News
1975
Mixed Materials box: 2
For 395 WANT, WVEC, WBBL
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
Guide to Citizen Action in Radio and Television
1971
Mixed Materials box: 2
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
1976
Mixed Materials box: 2
JOBS
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
Johnson Motor Lines
1972
Mixed Materials box: 2
Joint Appendix--WTVR Folder 1 of 3
Mixed Materials box: 3
Joint Appendix--WTVR Folder 2 of 3
Mixed Materials box: 3
Joint Appendix--WTVR Folder 3 of 3
Mixed Materials box: 3
Leflore Broadcasting (WSWG-AM_ and Dixie Broadcasting (WSWG-FM)
1975
Mixed Materials box: 3
Metromedia (WTTG-TV)
1972
Mixed Materials box: 3
Metromedia Petition to Deny
Mixed Materials box: 3
Miscellaneous,
n.d., 1971-1972
Mixed Materials box: 3
National Black Media Coalition
1975
Mixed Materials box: 4
Petition to Prevent Continued Violations
1972
Mixed Materials box: 4
Publications
Mixed Materials box: 5
Question of Determination of Back Pay in Equal Employment Cases,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 5
Questionnaire to Evaluate Impact of Public on Broadcasting,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 5
Reply to Petition to Prevent Continued Violations
Mixed Materials box: 5
Research file
Mixed Materials box: 5
Research file
Mixed Materials box: 5
Research--United Church of Christ vs FCC
1966, 1969
Mixed Materials box: 5
Research file II (A) 75-255
Mixed Materials box: 6
Sample Petition to Deny,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
Saint Regis Paper Company,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company (WWMC-TV),
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
Suits Against the Federal Government for Employment Discrimination
1973
Mixed Materials box: 6
Virginia Medical Information System (Grant),
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
Virginia Schools,
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
WCFL Brief (partial),
n.d.
Mixed Materials box: 6
WEZS
1965, 1970-1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WHEC--Petition for Reconsideration
1975
Mixed Materials box: 6
WIIN
1970
Mixed Materials box: 6
WIKI, WDYL
1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WJAS
1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WRGM
1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WRNL, WRXL
1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WRVA, WRVQ
1972
Mixed Materials box: 6
WRVA, WRVQ,
n.d., 1972-1973
Mixed Materials box: 7
WTVR Folder 1 of 6,
n.d., 1967-1972
Mixed Materials box: 7
WTVR Folder 2 of 6
1972
Mixed Materials box: 7
WTVR Folder 3 of 6
1972
Mixed Materials box: 7
WTVR Folder 4 of 6
1973-1975
Mixed Materials box: 8
WTVR Folder 5 of 6
1975
Mixed Materials box: 8
WTVR Folder 6 of 6
1976-1977
Mixed Materials box: 8
WVOK
1975
Mixed Materials box: 8
WWBT-TV
1972-1973
Mixed Materials box: 8
WXEX-TV, WLEE,
n.d., 1972
Mixed Materials box: 8
WXGI, WIVE
1971-1973, 1975-1976

Oversize

Physical Location: Drawer 25 undated

Mixed Materials Map-case: Drawer 25
Poster of programs