Raleigh Newsweekly Newspaper 1979 June-February 1980

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Size
0.5 linear feet (1 flatbox)
Call number
MC 00697
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The Raleigh Newsweekly Newspaper contains Raleigh Newsweekly newspapers from June 1979 to February 1980. The newspapers include editorials, local news summaries, feature articles, sports, local events, and advertisements.

The first issue of the Raleigh Newsweekly was published in June of 1979. According to this issue, it was determined through a feasibility study and interviews that there was a need for a local weekly paper in the Raleigh area. The paper, dubbed "The Publication of Understanding," was free and funded by advertisers, at least at the time of its founding. It covered social issues, legislative matters, and local entertainment, among other items. It is unclear when the Raleigh Newsweekly ceased publication.

Biographical/historical note

The first issue of the Raleigh Newsweekly was published in June of 1979. According to this issue, it was determined through a feasibility study and interviews that there was a need for a local weekly paper in the Raleigh area. The paper, dubbed "The Publication of Understanding," was free and funded by advertisers, at least at the time of its founding. It covered social issues, legislative matters, and local entertainment, among other items. It is unclear when the Raleigh Newsweekly ceased publication.

Scope/content

The Raleigh Newsweekly Newspaper contains Raleigh Newsweekly newspapers from June 1979 to February 1980. The newspapers include editorials, local news summaries, feature articles, sports, local events, and advertisements.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Raleigh Newsweekly Newspaper, MC 00697, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Source of acquisition is unknown.

Processing information

Processed by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2021 July; Finding aid written by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2021 July

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Raleigh Newsweekly, Vol. 1, No. 1 - Vol. 1, No. 35 1979 June-1980 February
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Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

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Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Raleigh Newsweekly Newspaper, MC 00697, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.