Center for the Study of Popular Culture records, 1988-2003

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Summary

Creators:
Horowitz, David, 1939- and Center for the Study of Popular Culture
Abstract:
Writings, correspondence, memoranda, schedules, legal and financial records, printed matter, sound recordings, and video tape, relating to conservatism and the mass media in the United States. Includes papers of David Horowitz, founder and president of the Center.
Extent:
124 manuscript boxes, 1 small object box, 4 sound cassettes (74.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Center for Popular Culture Records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Acquired in 2003, the Center for the Study of Popular Culture records consist of writings, correspondence, memoranda, schedules, legal and financial records, printed matter, sound recordings, and videorecordings, relating to conservatism and the mass media in the United States. The collection includes papers of David Horowitz, founder and president of the Center.

Biographical / historical:

The Center for the Study of Popular Culture, based in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 1988 by David Horowitz, president of the Center since the beginning, and Peter Collier, his associate.

The Center's objectives are to promote traditional conservative values, especially regarding racial and social issues, and mold public opinion by challenging opposing points of view. To achieve these goals the Center distributes pamphlets, links its website to others with similar goals, probes political affiliations of members of academic institutions, and campaigns in favor of anti-liberal talk shows and other programs. The Center has worked with an organization of conservative college students and the Committee for Media Integrity (COMINT) to focus public attention on the liberal bias it sees in the media. In addition, David Horowitz personally contributes to the mission of the Center by promoting his books, appearing on radio and television programs, and speaking on college campuses around the country.

The Center has three branches: FrontPage Magazine, a daily online journal; Wednesday Morning Club, a forum to promote conservative ideas in the media and entertainment industries; and the Individual Rights Foundation, which provides legal support to the Center and litigates constitutional rights cases.

Contributions from private organizations with conservative affiliations, such as the Bradley Foundation, Carthage Foundation, Olin Foundation, Richard Scaife Foundation, and others, have enabled the Center to build a strong financial base.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2005.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 125 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Center for Popular Culture Records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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