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Finding Aid for the United Press International (UPI) Photograph Collection, 1930-1978 1980.01.r
1980.01.r  
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Description
Photographs from the United Press International Los Angeles stock photo office. Coverage is approximately 1930-1978 with the bulk of the photographs 1969-1977.
Background
United Press International (UPI) is a news agency headquartered in the United States with roots dating back to 1907. Once a mainstay in the newswire service along with Associated Press (AP) and Reuters, it began to decline as afternoon newspapers, its chief client category, began to fail with the rising popularity of television news.
Extent
20.0 Linear feet (73 boxes)
Restrictions
UPI retains the copyright on all photographs. Permission to use photographs must be obtained from United Press International.
Availability
This collection is open for research.