Brief Description: Research files and other materials compiled by Connie Sage relating to her book Frank Batten, The Untold Story of the Founder of the Weather Channel, published in 2011 by University of Virginia Press. This collection includes biographical materials, interview notes and transcripts, business and personal records, and documents relating to the book's publication. There are also video and audio tapes, photographs, and electronic storage media. These files contain information on Frank Batten when he was chairman of Landmark Communications in Norfolk, Virginia, which included The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star newspapers, among other media outlets. The materials also cover Batten's philanthropic activities.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-205

Created by: Sage, Connie, 1948-

Volume: 25.0 Boxes

Acquired: 06/26/2012.

Arrangement: Arranged in original order.

Biographical Note for Sage, Connie, 1948- : Connie Sage was a reporter for the Virginian-Pilot newspaper in Norfolk, Virginia and a staff member of Landmark Communications.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Notes: Connie Sage by donation

PreferredCitation: Connie Sage Research Files on Frank Batten, MSS 0000-205, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.