The collection consists of files from John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships Director Lyle Nelson (1969-1985). Also included are Board of Visitors records, which are restricted for 75 years from date of creation.

The John S. Knight Journalism (JSK) Fellowships at Stanford, connected to the School of Humanities and Sciences, offers up to 20 working journalists a paid 10-month fellowship. The journalism fellowships at Stanford started in 1966, and with a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in 1984; the program was renamed for John S. Knight.

6.25 Linear Feet (4 cartons)

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Series 2. Board of Visitors Records are restricted for 75 years from date of creation. The materials are otherwise open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.