| Description | Contains papers relating to the following speeches made by Alan Rusbridger in 2014:
1. The Snowden Files book launch, [January-February 2014]. Typescript note cards with handwritten annotations for a speech given at the launch of Luke Harding's book on Edward Snowden's NSA leak.
2. [Closing] speech by AR for 2014 Hugo Young lecture delivered by Ed Miliband, 10 February 2014. Typed note cards with handwritten annotations.
3. The John Donne Lecture and Dinner, Hertford College, University of Oxford, 4 April 2014. Includes programme and handwritten note cards for what appears to be a speech thanking Tony Hall who delivered the 2014 John Donne lecture.
4. Simon Hoggart memorial service speech, St John Smith Square, London, 7 May 2014. Printed note cards for a speech by AR celebrating his Hoggart's work at the Guardian
5. Columbia Journalism Award commencement speech, 2014 Columbia Journalism School graduation ceremony, May 2014. Printed note cards with handwritten annotations for a speech which covers differences between US and British journalism, the history of the Guardian and role of the Scott Trust, and the Guardian's values.*
6. Ortega y Gasset award, presented by El Pais, [c April-May 2014]. Single handwritten note card for AR's acceptance speech.
7. Acceptance speech, Award for Excellence in Journalism, The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York (CUNY), 13 May 2014. Printed note cards with handwritten annotations for AR's acceptance speech which speaks about role of editors today, Jeff Jarvis, the Guardian in the US and lessons from the Snowden affair.. The speech was recorded and published online at: https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/2014/05/awards-excellence-journalism/#.U3PKjy9DimF [accessed 22/07/2024].
8. 'The Snowden Leaks and Critical Journalism: Choices and Dilemmas', Oslo University, 2 September 2014. Photocopied transcript with handwritten annotations and printed presentation slides for a lecture on the Edward Snowden leak of NSA data to the Guardian. Alan Rusbridger was also appointed with an honorary doctorate for UiO.
9. Benjamin Franklin House Symposium, The British Library, 8 September 2014. Typed transcript of a speech by AR on the freedom of the press.
10. Speech to the Scott Trust, 7 November 2014**. Printed note cards.**
11. 'Breaking the wall to trust press freedom' , Falling Walls conference, Berlin, Germany, 9 November 2014. Contains [two draft versions of AR's presentation], one set of printed slides on note cards with handwritten annotations and one set of slides printed on paper with different handwritten annotations.
12. Introduction to Mikhail Zygar video at the Committee to Protect Journalists 24th annual International Press Freedom Awards, New York, US, 26 November 2014. Typed note cards with handwritten annotations on front and back.
13. 36th Guardian Student Media Awards, [December 2014***]. Three handwritten note cards for a speech given at the awards ceremony.
14. Right Livelihood Award acceptance speech, Swedish Parliament, 1 December 2014. Printed note cards and published programme (with printed speeches) for a speech which covers the risks to journalists, The Scott Trust, Edward Snowden, and questions of privacy and public interest.
15. Liberty and safety: where now for freedom?, Guardian Live event held at Carriageworks, Sydney, Australia, 9 December 2014. Printed note cards with handwritten annotations for a lecture on the state of global press freedom, surveillance and reporting the Snowden story.
16. Speech to GNM [editorial] staff following the announcement of AR stepping down as editor of The Guardian, 15 December 2014. Printed note cards discussing the process for appointing a new Guardian editor.
17. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Handwritten single note card for a speech on the Edward Snowden story.
18. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Typed note cards with handwritten annotations for an 'industry' speech on the Edward Snowden story.
19. Unknown event / speech, nd [c2014]. Typed note cards with handwritten annotations discussing public interest in relation to Edward Snowden story.****
20. Unknown award acceptance speech relating to Snowden story, nd [c2014].Typed note cards with handwritten annotations thanking key individuals involved in the Snowden story and the reactions of the UK government to the story. Not Pulitzer Prize speech.
21. The Guardian 200 - A Touch of Daring, nd [c autumn 2014] and ''The Guardian 200 - Living up to Expectations', nd. Draft printed presentation slides with handwritten annotations showing early thinking on the Guardian 200 project.*****
22. Simon Hoggart tribute, undated [2014]. Typed transcript of speech with handwritten annotations for a speech celebrating the life of Simon who died in January 2014.
23. Panel moderaration at Advertising Week Europe, 2014. Typed note cards with discussion points for hosting the panel.
24. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Typed notes with handwritten annotations for a speech on the Edward Snowden story.
25. Speech to launch the Guardian's FGM campaign, February 2014. Typed note cards, with handwritten annotations.
26. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Handwritten note cards for a speech on the importance of investigative journalism.
27. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Handwritten note cards for a speech / discussion on digital and India.
28. Liberal Democrats digital rights event, Westminster, 5 March 2014. Notecards for a talk by AR at the event discussing Snowden and digital rights. Also includes printed briefs and research for the event
29. Unknown speech / event, nd [c2014]. Typed notes with handwritten annotations for a speech on the Edward Snowden story and privacy.
30. Unknown speech / event, nd [2014]. Typed notes with handwritten annotations for a speech on the Edward Snowden story and protection for sources. [missing cards 1 and 2].
31. Unknown speech / event, nd [2014]. Typed notes cards (incomplete) for a speech on the Edward Snowden story and how journalism is changing.
32. Honorary Doctorate seech, Oslo University, 2 September 2014. Typed note cards with handwritten annotations. Missing cards 2-4.
33. 'For George'. Speech delivered by AR at ;Georgina Henry's memorial service, February 2014. Includes DVD recording of the service. |