Repository

Heinz History Center

Title

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NewsFAX News Bulletins

Creator

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Collection Number

MSS 0226

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 box)

Date

1992-1993

Abstract

Following the shutdown of its production facilities due to a strike, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette introduced NewsFAX, a news bulletin that was faxed to local businesses and organizations, as well as distributed through the city's public transit system. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette NewsFAX News Bulletins contain copies of the publication from May 19, 1992 until January 15, 1993.

Language

The material in this collection is in English.

Author

The guide to this collection was written by Matthew D. Strauss.

Sponsor

This collection has been made accessible as part of an NHPRC-funded Basic Processing grant.

Publisher

Heinz History Center

Address

1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

On May 17, 1992, a strike by the Teamsters Local 211 delivery drivers against the Pittsburgh Press newspaper shutdown the production and distribution facilities for the paper. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which used the same facilities as the Press, was also forced to curtail publication of its daily newspaper. On May 20th, the Post-Gazette introduced NewsFAX, a two page bulletin that was faxed to local businesses, convenience stores, hospitals, and news organizations. Hard copies of NewsFAX were also distributed through the city's public transit system and 7-11 convenience stores. The final NewsFAX was created on January 15, 1993, three days before the Post-Gazette resumed publishing its newspaper following the settlement of the strike.

Scope and Content Notes

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette NewsFAX News Bulletins contain copies of the publication from May 19, 1992 until January 15, 1993. The collection also contains bulletins that were dedicated to specific types of news: SportsFAX, MagFAX, TVFAX, and MoneyFAX. While early editions consisted of only a page or two, the publication eventually expanded to a five page document. The publication includes columns by Sally Kalson, Ron Cook, Tom Hritz, Bruce Keidan, and Peter Leo. Topics covered in the bulletins include the 1992 Presidential elections, the Pittsburgh Penguins' second Stanley Cup championship, and sale of the Pittsburgh Press to the Block family, owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquistion information unknown.

Preferred Citation

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NewsFAX News Bulletins, 1992-1993, MSS 0226 , Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Matthew D. Strauss on 11/16/2011.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Subjects

Corporate Names

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Geographic Names

• Pittsburgh (Pa.)

Other Subjects

• Presidential elections--1992.
• Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.

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