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Journalists Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) 
 Web site for this professional organization (originally the Newspaper Food Editors and Writers Association) for food editors and writers from newspapers, magazines, broadcast journalism, and online news media. Features the group's code of ethics, guidelines for restaurant criticism, and winners of the organization's food journalism awards (in categories such as reporting and features writing). Other information on the site available only to members. Searchable. http://www.afjonline.com Topics: Communications, Ethics, News Last updated Apr 12, 2005 Bob Woodward (1943- ) and Carl Bernstein (1944- ) Watergate Papers, 1964-2001 (Bulk 1972-1976)
This finding aid to the Woodward and Bernstein Watergate papers collection features a biographical sketch of these Washington Post journalists, an overview of the collection, a detailed contents list, an index of correspondents, and a list of associated materials. Coverage includes their days at the Washington Post, material used for their co-written books, "All the President's Men" (1974) and "The Final Days" (1976), film treatments, and more. From the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/research/fa/woodstein.hp.html Topics: Communications, Mysteries and More, News, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jun 2, 2005 The Edward R. Murrow Legacy at WSU
This site from Washington State University (WSU) is dedicated to broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, who graduated from the university in 1930 with a degree in speech. Features an article in which faculty members discuss his legacy, a video clip, and a description of the annual Murrow Symposium and the Murrow School of Communication at WSU. Includes related links. http://murrow.wsu.edu/ Topics: Media, Notable People Last updated Nov 22, 2005 Edward R. Murrow: Broadcasting History
This National Public Radio (NPR) segment looks at the 2004 biography of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, "Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism." Features an interview with the author, a book excerpt, and audio clips from some of Murrow's famous broadcasts (including one with Sen. Joseph McCarthy; the battle between Murrow and McCarthy is the subject of the 2005 film "Good Night, and Good Luck"), and links to related NPR stories and websites. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1872668 Topics: Media, Notable People Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Herb Caen ...
Information and selected columns from Pulitzer Prize-winning "three dot" journalist Herb Caen, who wrote columns for the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner newspapers from the 1930s until his death in 1997. The site features milestones in Caen's life, vintage columns (including a 1958 article in which he coined the term "beatnik"), a searchable archive of articles from 1995 and 1996, and a photo gallery. From the Web site for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/caen/ Topics: Communications, News, Notable People Last updated Oct 18, 2009 Murray's People: A Collection of Essays
This site celebrates the work of Murray C. Morgan, journalist, historian, and native of Tacoma, Washington state. The site includes a short autobiography, obituary (Morgan died in 2000), and a collection of Morgan's essays. The essays "have been chosen and edited by Librarian Gary Fuller Reese from more than 30 years of newspaper and magazine articles, radio broadcasts, and books." From the Tacoma Public Library. http://www2.tacomapubliclibrary.org/v2/nwroom/morgan/Intro.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Murrow, Edward R.
Profile of Edward R. Murrow, "the most distinguished and renowned figure in the history of American broadcast journalism. He was a seminal force in the creation and development of electronic newsgathering as both a craft and a profession." Features career highlights for Murrow, whose relationship with Sen. Joseph McCarthy is the subject of the 2005 feature film "Good Night, and Good Luck." Includes a brief bibliography. From the Museum of Broadcast Communications. http://www.museum.tv/eotvsection.php?entrycode=murrowedwar Topics: Media, Notable People Last updated Nov 1, 2009 The New York Times: William Safire
Collection of hundreds of pieces written by author and New York Times columnist William Safire. Features an archive of his columns for The New York Times Op-Ed section, and a link to his New York Times Magazine column on language topics. Also includes a brief biography. "William Safire, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times since 1973, will write his final column for the page on Jan. 24, 2005." http://topics.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/williamsafire/ Topics: Authors by Region, Communications, English Language, News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 26, 2007 Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
This global organization "defends journalists and other media contributors and professionals who have been imprisoned or persecuted for doing their work." Includes news and reports. The annual news roundup features statistics and narratives about jailed, wounded, and murdered journalists. An interactive "Press Freedom Barometer" tracks deaths, assaults, jailings, and other attacks on journalists in the current calendar year. Includes tips and guides for journalists. In English, French, and Spanish. http://www.rsf.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=20 Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News Last updated Jul 7, 2005 The Rohde to Srebrenica: A Case Study of Human Rights Reporting
This presentation documents the experience of reporter David Rohde, whose 1995 investigation into the possibility of mass graves in Bosnia led to "documenting the biggest massacre Europe had experienced since World War II, publishing a ground-breaking series in The Christian Science Monitor." Includes a war chronology, a timeline of Rohde's journey and arrest, a glossary, video clips, and the text of Rhode's stories. From the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. http://www.columbia.edu/itc/journalism/nelson/rohde/ Topics: History, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Thomas Paine National Historical Association (TPNHA)
Provides the full text of Philip S. Foner's "The Complete Writings of Thomas Paine," which includes "Common Sense," "The Rights of Man," and Paine's will; a chronology of his writings; and several biographical works, including an essay by Thomas Edison. The TPNHA commemorates the life of the early American revolutionary and journalist by housing a museum and hosting an annual journalism award, among other things. http://www.thomaspaine.org/ Topics: Notable People: Government, United States History Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The Woodward and Bernstein Watergate Papers
These selections from the Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein Watergate Papers exhibit include images of newspaper articles, notes, letters, and related documents from the collection of these Washington Post journalists relating to their newspaper articles and their books, "All The President's Men" and "The Final Days." Includes annotations. The "finding aid" provides brief biographies and a full description of the collection. From the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/woodstein/ Topics: Communications, Correspondence, Mysteries and More, News, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jan 16, 2008 |
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