Lloyd Wendt papers

Collection

Identifier: Midwest-MS-Wendt

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Long time Chicago journalist and author of Chicago Tribune: The rise of a Great American Newspaper (Rand McNally, 1979) Swift Walker: An Informal Biography of Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard (Regnery, 1986), and three nonfiction pieces with Herman Kogan; Give the Lady What She Wants (1952), Big Bill of Chicago (1953), and Lords of the Levee (1943). Includes clippings of Wendt's newspaper articles, 1935-1960s, typescripts of his works, reviews, photographs, and copies of a Chicago Tribune Sunday cartoon strip by him.

Dates

Creation: 1893-approximately 2000
Creation: Majority of material found within 1934-approximately 2000

Creator

Wendt, Lloyd (Person)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

9.5 Linear Feet (7 record cartons, 2 boxes, and 1 oversize box)

Additional Description

Abstract

Long time Chicago journalist and author of Chicago Tribune: The rise of a Great American Newspaper (Rand McNally, 1979), Swift Walker: An Informal Biography of Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard (Regnery, 1986), and three nonfiction pieces with Herman Kogan; Give the Lady What She Wants (1952), Big Bill of Chicago (1953), and Lords of the Levee (1943). Includes clippings of Wendt's newspaper articles, 1935-1960s, typescripts of his works, reviews, photographs, and copies of a Chicago Tribune Sunday cartoon strip by him.