Preliminary Inventory of the Tom Chauncey Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1990-00353-1990-00394

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists primarily of Umatic video tapes, reel-to-reel audio tapes, manuscripts, and other materials documenting Tom Chauncey's work with KOOL-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

Dates

Creation: 1960-1988

Creator

Chauncey, Tom (Tom Webster), 1947- (Person)

Language of Materials

Material in English

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

Arizona State University does not own copyright to this collection. Distinctive Collections recognizes that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner of the copyright.

Biographical Note

Tom Webster Chauncey was born to Tom Webster and Kathryn (Geare) Chauncey in Phoenix, Arizona on May 30, 1947. He earned his B.A. from Northwestern University in 1970 and his J.D. from Arizona State University in 1973. Chauncey began his professional career with KOOL Radio and TV, where he served as executive vice president and counsel (1972-1982) and as general counsel and station manager (1982-1986). He went on to become a partner at Gust Rosenfeld PLC in Phoenix. Chauncey is also active in the community, having served with such organizations as the Barrow Neurological Foundation, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Friendly House, the Northwestern University Alumni Association of Phoenix, the First Amendment Coalition, the Cameras in the Courtroom Committee, the Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on Court Productivity, the National Conference for Community and Justice, the Foundation for Blind Children, Homeward Bound, and the Arizona Historical Society.