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Media Agenda-Building Effect: Analysis of American Public Apartheid Activities, Congressional and Presidential Policies on South Africa, 1976-1988
The mass media's role in informing the American public is critical to public support for government policies. The media are said to set the national agenda. This view is based on the assumption of selective coverage they give to news items. Media coverage also influences the salience the public attaches to issues. However, media agenda effect has been challenged by Lang and Lang (1983). These scholars, in their media agenda-building theory, argued that the success of media effect on national agenda is dependent on group support. In order to test this theory, time-related data on South Africa crises, media coverage"of South Africa, American public reactions, congressional, and presidential apartheid-related activities, between 1976 and 1988, were analyzed. Congressional anti-apartheid policies were the dependent and others, the independent variables. The theory made analysis of the data amenable to the additive adopted to test for the significance of the interactive variables, indicated that these variables were negatively related to congressional anti-apartheid policies. The additive model was subsequently analyzed. The time series multiple regression analysis was used in analyzing the relationships. Given autocorrelation and multicollinearity problems associated with time series analysis, the Arima (p, d, q) model was used to model the relationships. This …
Date:
December 1989
Creator:
Agboaye, Ehikioya
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Waldean McDougall Groff, February 15, 2001
Interview with Waldean McDougall Groff, a member of the sheep and goat industry from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Groff describes her, career as a dance and acrobatics teacher, as well as her involvement in the mohair and wool industry. She shares the details of her activity in the National Wool Growers Association, Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers, and her instrumental help in moving the National Make-It-With-Wool organization to Kerrville. She also briefly covers her immediate family history.
Date:
February 15, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Groff, Waldean McDougall
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The 2009 U.N. Durban Review Conference: Follow-Up to the 2001 U.N. World Conference Against Racism
This report provides information on the 2001 World Conference Against Racism and the circumstances of U.S. withdrawal. It discusses preparations for the Durban Review Conference, including U.S. policy and reaction from other governments. It highlights possible issues for the 111th Congress, including the Review Conference preparatory process, U.S. funding of the Conference, and the political and diplomatic impact of U.S. engagement.
Date:
November 20, 2008
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Area ANC members, black leaders rejoice]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Area ANC members, black leaders rejoice," in the San Antonio Express-News discussing the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Several community leaders shared reactions of joy at his release, and Mario Marcel Salas and Rick Marshall-Greene both state the continued need to sanctions against South Africa.
Date:
February 12, 1990
Creator:
Bonavita, Fred
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Asbestos
From Introduction: "This report covers the essential features of the asbestos industry, including occurrence, production, mining, milling, utilization, international trade, and marketing."
Date:
1937
Creator:
Bowles, Oliver
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sanctions against South Africa: Activities of the 99th Congress
None
Date:
February 13, 1987
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sanctions Against South Africa: Activities of the 99th Congress
"This paper discusses legislation proposed in the 99th Congress which imposed sanctions against South Africa and provided assistance to the victims of apartheid" (p. iii).
Date:
February 13, 1987
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Africa: A Chronology
None
Date:
January 8, 1987
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Africa: U.S. Policy After Sanctions
None
Date:
May 1, 1987
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Africa: U.S. Policy After Sanctions
None
Date:
March 29, 1988
Creator:
Branaman, Brenda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Will Rogers in South Africa, 1902-03
Article depicts the period of time Will Rogers, "Oklahoma's Favorite Son", spent performing in a Wild West Show in South Africa and how his experiences there impacted his future career.
Date:
Winter 2017
Creator:
Carter, Joseph H., Sr. & Lefebvre-Carter, Michelle
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
South Africa: Politics, Economy, and U.S. Relations
This report discusses the politics and governance of South Africa. South Africa has the largest, most diversified, and highly industrialized economy in Africa. To address diverse challenges, the government is investing billions of dollars to upgrade infrastructure and improve public service delivery, but is likely to face continuing challenges in meeting popular expectations.
Date:
December 6, 2013
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Africa: Politics, Economy, and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview to South African economy and politics and it discusses the United States relations with the Republic of South Africa.
Date:
December 19, 2013
Creator:
Cook, Nicolas
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]
Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 232, January 18, 1956
Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date:
January 18, 1956
Creator:
Esenwein, August C.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]
Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date:
December 22, 1966
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drilling and Dustiness of Metal-Mine Air
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the air quality in metal-mines after using wet drills. Dust samples are collected and compared to samples collected from similar metal-mines in South Africa and Australia. This report includes tables.
Date:
March 1922
Creator:
Harrington, D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Questioning the Validity of Race as a Social Construct: Examining Race and Ethnicity in the ‘Rainbow Nation’
This article uses South Africa as a the research context to examine whether within each race group ethnic differences exist on national identity and social capital measures.
Date:
January 2015
Creator:
Heere, Bob; Walker, Matthew; Gibson, Heather; Thapa, Brijesh; Geldenhuys, Sue & Coetzee, Willie
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph 2012.201.B1430.0070]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A trio of zebras poses in the early morning sun at South Africa's Kruger National Park."
Date:
1983
Creator:
Hunter, Faye
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, September 11, 1957]
Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer inviting them to an Abilene Business and Professional Women's Club dinner meeting.
Date:
September 11, 1957
Creator:
Johnson, Virginia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Hero Gorilla]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date:
August 20, 1997, 5:00 p.m.
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Mandela-Texas]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date:
June 20, 1990, 5:00 p.m.
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]
Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date:
April 5, 1986
Creator:
Keefe, Lyda Dunham
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0236]
Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Visiting in the United States are Mr. and Mrs. G. A. J. de Jong, Pretoria, South Africa."
Date:
September 4, 1955
Creator:
King, Cliff
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History