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- November 1983 - January 1988 (Creation)
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1 file (2 folders)
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Records relating to the creation and management of a full text online edition of the Guardian via World Reporter, a news and current affairs database service, published by Datasolve, November 1983 - January 1988.
Includes a proposal by Datasolve for the creation and distribution of a Guardian electronic library, November 1983; correspondence concerning costs, service features, contract terms, launch of the Guardian electronic library and World Service developments and facilities, September 1983 - November 1984; draft contracts between the Guardian and Datasolve for the service, March 1984; internal user reports, April - August 1984; press releases relating to the launch of the Guardian electronic library, October 1994; World Reporter promotional leaflets, [c1984]; service contracts, April - November 1984; revenue forecasts, November 1984; royalty payments, December 1984; client group analysis of usage, November 1984 and March - April 1985; invoices for subscription fees, 1985 and list of online usage charges, January 1988.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Editor's Office; Ian Wright
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Open