Contents of Ryan White News Articles File

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Publication: Kokomo Tribune
Date	# of Pages in Article / Print Cost	Title
1. 31 July 1985		Ryan White barred from attending Western Middle School
2. 2 Aug. 1985		Photo of Ryan and Jeanne White and Von Roebuck
3. 6 Aug. 1985		Local health officials announce they do not plan to investigate "Adult businesses". Title:" No Plans Under Way for AIDS Probe Here". (No mention in article of Ryan White.)
4. 14 Aug. 1985		Residents opposed to Ryan's return to Western Middle School take Case to Howard County Circuit Court. Transfer of custody attempted.
5. 27 Aug. 1985		AT&T will work on problems with telephone hook-up with school for Ryan.
6. 6 Sep. 1985		Ryan admitted to Riley Hospital
7. 13 Sep. 1985		Cassettes of "A Little Boy's Dream: Ryan's Song" can be ordered; address given
8. 14 Sep. 1985		AT&T spokesman announces improvements to Ryan's telephone connection to classroom
9. 29 Sep. 1985		Ryan hospitalized at Riley
10. 5 Feb. 1986		Absentee rate at Western Middle School discussed
11. 5 Feb. 1986		Chronology of Ryan White case 1984 - Jan. 2, 1986
11b 5 Feb. 1986		Highlights of Ryan White's case
12. 9 Feb. 1986		Reader letter: reader concerned with judgments from others outside the community.
13. 12 Feb. 1986		Dr. Adler, Howard County Health Officer, ruled to allow Ryan to attend Western Middle School
14. 14 Feb. 1986		Dr. Alan Adler press conference (photo)
15. 14 Feb. 1986		Western School Superintendent announced Ryan can attend school
15b 14 Feb. 1986		Ryan poses no threat
16. 16 Feb. 1986		Ryan scheduled to appear on NBC's "Today Show"
17. 19 Feb. 1986		Western School Board President Dan Carter called for the resignation of the Indiana State Health Commissioner for mishandling the Ryan White case; journalists barred.
17b 19 Feb. 1986		Journalists barred at Western School.
18. 20 Feb. 1986		Jeanne White happy in reaction to ruling that Ryan can return to school; opponents plan meeting with attorney.
19. 20 Feb. 1986		Fifty Western School patrons seek court injunction.
20. 21 Feb. 1986		More than 40% of Western School students absent.
20b 21 Feb. 1986		Western absentees above 40%
21. 21 Feb. 1986		Photograph of students picketing at Western Middle School
22. 21 Feb. 1986		Some students transferring to other schools from Western.
22b. 21 Feb. 1986		Ryan says 'it's worth it'
23. 22 Feb. 1986	3 pp. = $.30	Judge Brubaker issues a temporary order blocking Ryan's Attendance at school
24. 22 Feb. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan's first day back termed "success;" new conference
25. 23 Feb. 1986		Interview with Jeanne White
25b 23 Feb. 1986		AIDS Resolution adopted
26. 26 Feb. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Howard County Court issues temporary restraining order in regard to Western Middle School
27. 26 Feb. 1986		Judge Brubaker sets plaintiffs' bond at $12, 000
27b 26 Feb. 1986		Parents seeking bond
28. 27 Feb. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Letters to the Editor
29. 28 Feb. 1986		Local (Kokomo) radio talk show criticized for "fueling misinformation"
30. 5 Mar. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Letters to the Editor
31. 6 Mar. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Letters to the Editor
32. 6 Mar. 1986		Ryan's attorneys file case in Federal Court
33. 8 Mar. 1986		Legal arguments presented
34. 9 Mar. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Mark, AIDS victim in Swansea, Massachusetts, and Ryan form friendship
35. 10 Mar. 1986		Ryan participating in school lessons by telephone
36. 11 Mar. 1986		Trial may not be necessary
37. 11 Mar. 1986		Fund established: The Ryan White Fund for the Care of Childhood Infections at Riley
38. 13 Mar. 1986		Howard County Medical Society supports Dr. Adler's decision
39. 13 Mar. 1986	3 pp. = $.30	Letters to the Editor (3 pages)
40. 15 Mar. 1986		Plainfield School Board adopts policy to ban AIDS victims; venue proceedings continue in Ryan White case.
41. 18 Mar. 1986		Clinton County judge selected to hear White case
42. 23 Mar. 1986		Kokomo Mayor Stephen Daily proposes a community benefit
42. 23 Mar. 1986		Optimistic news in Aids information
43. 2 Apr. 1986		Transcript of Court proceedings in process of being typed
44. 4 Apr. 1986		Lawsuit brought against Ryan transferred to Clinton County Circuit Court
45. 5 Apr. 1986		Hearing set in Clinton County Circuit Court
46. 10 Apr. 1986		Indiana Civil Liberties Union involved in lawsuit
47. 10 Apr. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan returns to Western Middle School classes
48. 13 Apr. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Kokomo community leaders are considering a research and education campaign to help Kokomo's image
49. 25 Sept. 1986		Bond of $12,000 released to Whites' attorneys
50. 8 Feb. 1987		Ryan attends AIDS conference in Indianapolis
51. 1 May 1987		Change of venue issued by Judge Brubaker
52. 22 Aug. 1988		Ryan travels to North Carolina on set of "The Ryan White Story"
53. 21 Sep. 1988		Ryan will have a part in ABC TV's "The Ryan White Story"
54. 19 Dec. 1988	2 pp. = $.20	ABC's "The Ryan White Story"
55. 12 Jan. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	Interview with Judith Light of "The Ryan White Story"
56. 15 Jan. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	Portrayals of Kokomo in ABC's "The Ryan White Story"
57. 17 Jan. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	"The Ryan White Story"; interviews with Kokomo residents who were portrayed in the TV movie
58. 20 Jan. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	Readers letters
59. 23 Jan. 1989		Reactions to "The Ryan White Story"
60. 18 Feb. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	Kokomo High School students produce a video refuting
61. 6 Apr. 1989		David L. Kirp's "Learning by Heart" reviewed
62. 9 Apr. 1989		Book Review: "Learning by Heart: AIDS and Schoolchildren in America's Communities" ; published by Rutgers University Press; interview with author David L. Kirp
63. 9 June 1989		Michael Jackson gives Ryan a Ford "Mustang"
64. 3 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan reported to be near death
65. 4 Apr. 1990	3 pp. = $.30	1) Interview with Dr. Martin B. Kleiman, 2) Interview with David Rosselot, Attorney for parents of students in Western School
66. 5 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	1) Cicero residents support Ryan with gifts and prayers, 2) Kokomo residents interviewed
67. 9 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Obituary (2 pages)
68. 9 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Nation grieving following Ryan's death
69. 10 Apr. 1990		Address listed for those wishing to send cards to the White family
70. 11 Apr. 1990		Editorial
71. 11 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	White family receives friends at mortuary; a park in Cicero will be dedicated to Ryan
72. 11 Apr. 1990		Rev. Ray Probasco eulogizes Ryan
73. 15 Apr. 1990		Addresses given for Ryan White Memorial Fund
74. 19 Apr. 1990		PEOPLE magazine and "Good Morning America" honor Ryan
75. 19 Apr. 1990		Letter to Editor from Channel 5, NBC Chicago
76. 4 May 1990		Nation grieves for Ryan
77. 23 Dec. 1990		Christmas season difficult for Ryan's family
78. 6 Apr. 1991	2 pp. = $.20	One year anniversary of Ryan's death
79. 30 Aug. 1995		Ryan White inducted into "Kids' Hall of Fame"
80. 17 Mar. 1973		Ryan White, poster boy for the Howard Co. Hemophilia Society, beginning of the annual fund drive
81. 11 June 1999		White charity goes broke
82. 19 Oct 1999		Ryan White Foundation to close
83. 8 Apr 2000	3 pp. = $.30	How far have we come?   Ryan White died of  AIDS 10 years ago today
84. 24 Sep 2006	6 pp. = $.60	Ryan White: 20 years later.  The year the media came to town.  Remembering Ryan.
85. 24 Sep 2006		The life of Ryan (editorial)
86. 25 Sep 2006		The power of a child; Children’s Museum exhibit
87. 24 Sep 2006	2 pp. = $.20	“Kokomo should be proud”    Everyone did what they thought was best (interview w/ Jeannie White-Ginder) / Ryan White timeline

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Publication: Indianapolis Monthly
1a. July 1986	5 pp. = $.50	"Look Back in Anger" (WWKI-FM)
1b. Dec. 1989	3 pp. = $.30	Ryan achieves "hero status."
2. Jan. 1990		Photo of Jeanne White
3. June 1990	11 pp. = $1.10	11 pages of biography, memories of family and friends, photos
Publication: Indianapolis Star
1a. 4 Aug. 1985	2 pp. = $.20	Indiana Civil Liberties Union interested in Ryan White case
1b. 4 Aug. 1985	2 pp. = $.20	AIDS diagnosis, hoping for a medical miracle
2. 8 Sep. 1985		Alex Tiensevu composes song "A Little Boy's Dream: Ryan's Song"
3. 28 Sep. 1985		Ryan admitted to Riley Hospital
4. 12 Oct. 1986		Interview with Ron Colby, Western Middle School principal
5. 9 Nov. 1986		Ryan admitted to Riley Hospital
6. 16 Nov. 1986		Ryan released from Riley Hospital
7. 28 Dec. 1986	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan White story ranks among top news stories of 1986
8. 8 Feb. 1987		Jeanne White participates in panel discussion held at AIDS conference
9. 26 July 1987		Ryan on cover of PEOPLE MAGAZINE
10. 30 Aug. 1987	2 pp. = $.20	Classes begin in Cicero, Indiana (White family's new home)
11. 14 Sep. 1988		Ryan visits movie set in North Carolina
12. 18 Sep. 1988		Editorial
13. 18 Dec. 1988	2 pp. = $.20	ABC's "The Ryan White Story" scheduled to air Jan. 16, 1989
15. 15 Jan. 1989	2 pp. = $.20	Review of "The Ryan White Story", ABC TV movie
16. 18 Jan. 1989		Interviews with Kokomo residents in regard to their reactions to the TV movie "The Ryan White Story"
17. 3 Dec. 1989		Indiana observed World AIDS Day with a public service announcement by Ryan
18. 24 Dec. 1989		Short recount of events in Ryan White case
19. 3 Jan. 1990		Ryan spends holiday with Michael Jackson
20. Feb. 1990		Mickey Mouse statuette awarded to Ryan
21. 4 Apr. 1990		Cicero, Indiana, residents react to Ryan's deteriorating condition
22. 4 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	President George Bush dedicates an elm sapling to Ryan. Ryan critically ill in Riley Hospital
23. 9 Apr. 1990	3 pp. = $.30	Ryan dies; obituary
24. 9 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Obituary; interviews with friends
25. 9 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	2 pages of Ryan White case chronology 1984 - 1990
26. 9 Apr. 1990	3 pp. = $.30	3-page obituary
27. 9 Apr. 1990		Ryan's death and the media
28 4 Nov. 1990		"Athletes and Entertainers for Kids" group under fire
29. 30 Dec. 1990		Ryan White's death rated top news story in Indiana in 1990
30. 7 Apr. 1991	4 pp. = $.40	Anniversary of Ryan's death, tribute to Ryan; photos of tombstone
31. 7 July 1991	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan's headstone damaged by vandals; photo
32. 6 Nov. 1998	3 pp. = $.30	"Return to Ryan's town", Kokomo-area residents recall the dessension regarding AIDS over ten years ago. (3 pages)
Publication: Indianapolis News
1. 11 Apr. 1990		Photo of Ryan's friends, Melanie Hawkins and Phoenicia Tuttle, as they leave mortuary
2. 11 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Editorial by David Mannweiler "Everyone Touched by loss of Ryan"
3. 11 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	1) Lyrics to "Skyline Pigeon" by Elton John; 2) Funeral arrangements revealed; 3) Rep. Dan Burton urges stamp to honor Ryan
4. 18 Apr. 1990		Interview with Jeanne White
Publication: Anderson (IN) Herald
1. 15 Sep. 1985		"A Little Boy's Dream: Ryan's Song" has raised funding for trust fund
Document: Howard County Board of Health
2. 13 Feb. 1986		"Permit to Attend School"
Publication: Guideposts
3. Feb. 1994	3 pp. = $.30	"Ryan's Miracle" by Jeanne White-Ginder
Publication: Indianapolis Business Journal
4. 16-22 Apr. 1990		Tribute to Ryan (1 page)
Publication: Los Angeles Times
5. 15 July 1990	6 pp. = $0.60	Interview with Jeanne White
Publication: New York Times
6. 31 Aug. 1987		"Indiana Teenager with AIDS Ready to Start School Today"
Publication: PTA Magazine
7. No Date	3 pp. = $.30	"AIDS: As the Hysteria Ebbs, the Need for Education Remains" (Includes photo of Ryan and Jeanne)
Publication: Purdue University EXPONENT
8. 27 Mar. 1986		Pen and ink sketch of Ryan "Afflicted Innocently, Damned Socially"
Publication: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
9. 3 Jan. 1986		White family will travel to Italy to appear on television
Publication: Unknown United Press International,
10. 1990		Interview with Jeanne White in regard to AIDS research; asks Congress to provide greater funding
Publication: Unknown Associated Press, Indianapolis
11. 7 Dec. 1990		"Colors" written as a musical tribute to Ryan
Publication: Unknown Associated Press, Indianapolis
12. 30 Nov. 1989		1) Hernia surgery scheduled 2) Ryan featured in a new television public service announcement urging viewers to learn more about AIDS
Publication: UnknownAssociated Press, Indianapolis
13. 1 Dec. 1989		Hernia surgery cancelled
Publication: The Vital Link
14. Winter 1988-89	3 pp. = $.30	Hemophilia of Indiana, Inc. holds banquet; Ryan recipient of "James K. Pauley Humanitarian Award"
Publication: Chicago Tribune
15. 28 Oct. 1998	3 pp. = $.30	Ryan's town remembers (3 pages)
Publication: USA Today
1. 1 Aug. 1985	2 pp. = $.20	National Institutes of Health announce new testing of blood supply. Interview with Ryan and Jeanne White
2. 5 Sep. 1985		Ryan hospitalized at Riley
3. 18 Sep. 1985		News conference with Ryan and Jeanne White
4. 21 Feb. 1986		Parents remain unconvinced that children are safe in classroom with Ryan
5. 10 Apr. 1986		Decision due in school attendance lawsuit
6. 11 Apr. 1986		Ryan returns to school; lawyers for parents will appeal
7. 23 Apr. 1986		AIDS fears at Western Middle School spawns private school
8. 2 Aug. 1988		Ryan to play part in TV movie
9. 3 Mar. 1989		Ryan happy in new school in Cicero, Indiana
10. 1 Dec. 1989		Ryan scheduled to undergo hernia surgery
11. 3 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Ryan very ill and fighting for his life
12. 9 Apr. 1990	2 pp. = $.20	Obituary
Publication: People Weekly
1. 30 May 1988	7 pp. = $0.70	Move to Cicero, Indiana; "The Quiet Victories of Ryan White"
2. 23 Apr. 1990	9 pp. = $0.90	Correspondent Bill Shaw writes of final hours of Ryan's life (Many photos)
Document: Mayor Robert Sargent's Letter
1. 1 Feb. 1989	26 pp. = $2.60	This letter is not addressed to anyone, however, it is a response to those who wrote to the mayor in condemnation of the community due to the Ryan White controversy.