Journalists -- Illinois -- Chicago
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred Balk papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Balk
Abstract
Papers of Iowa-born and Northwestern-educated journalist Alfred Balk, documenting his career, first as a Chicago newswriter for WBBM, reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times and freelance contributor to major national magazines, and later as an editor at the Columbia Journalism Review, World Press Review, Saturday Review, and IEEE Spectrum, and faculty member at Columbia and Syracuse. Includes correspondence, working files for his freelance articles, his books and other writings, together with files...
Dates:
1941-2010; Majority of material found within 1953-1993
Ann Barzel papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Barzel
Abstract
Correspondence, works, photographs, and personal and biographical material by Chicago dance critic and historian Ann Barzel.
Dates:
1912-2005
Carroll Binder papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Binder
Abstract
Correspondence, writing, personal and family materials, and photographs of newspaper editor and foreign correspondent Carroll Binder.
Dates:
1910-1984; Majority of material found within 1920-1955
Charles H. Dennis papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Dennis
Abstract
Correspondence and miscellaneous items relating to Charles H. Dennis, managing editor of the Chicago Daily News.
Dates:
1868-1942; Majority of material found within 1885 - 1929
Chicago Headline Club records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Chicago Headline
Abstract
Collection of documents and newsletters from the Chicago Headline Club, founded in 1921 by alumni of the Sigma Delta Chi professional fraternity. In addition to being a professional organization of journalists, members of Chicago Headline Club were early supporters of "right to know" laws and of promoting journalism as a career choice for Chicago's youth. Collections contains documents and photocopies of newsletters for the Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Journalist from 1969-2005 and CDs...
Dates:
1960-2017
Edward Eulenberg Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Eulenberg
Abstract
Articles, columns, and clippings of Edward Eulenberg, reporter and editor for the City News Bureau, and reporter and feature writer for the Chicago Daily News.
Dates:
1930-1985; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1976
Eunice Tietjens Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Tietjens
Abstract
Correspondence, works and miscellaneous material relating to Eunice Tietjens, Chicago poet, novelist, lecturer and associate editor of Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. The bulk of the correspondence is incoming.
Dates:
1898-1944
Finley Peter Dunne Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Dunne
Abstract
Chicago-based writer Finley Peter Dunne’s correspondence, essays, and memoirs. Collection also includes a photograph of Dunne, an etched stamp, and an adaptation of Dunne’s “Mr. Dooley” series for the stage, by his son, Hollywood screenwriter, film director and producer Philip Dunne.
Dates:
1925-1992
George Ade Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ade
Abstract
Correspondence, works, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, miscellaneous pictorial items and memorabilia documenting the literary and personal life of George Ade, Midwestern journalist, humorist and playwright, best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the Streets and of the Town," and for his innumerable fables in slang.
Dates:
1865-1971
Harry Hansen Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Hansen
Abstract
Correspondence, subject files, photographs and artwork of newspaper writer and editor Harry Hansen.
Dates:
1900-1970
Henry Blake Fuller papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Fuller
Abstract
Correspondence, works and miscellaneous material relating to Henry Blake Fuller, Chicago novelist, essayist, critic, and satirist. The bulk of the collection consists of Fuller's writings, both published and manuscript, and incoming correspondence.
Dates:
1868-2000; Majority of material found within 1874 - 1929
Henry Justin Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-SmithHJ
Abstract
Manuscripts of works, correspondence, and mementos of Henry Justin Smith, author and Chicago Daily News reporter, city editor, news editor, and managing editor.
Dates:
1912-1980; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1935
Herman Kogan Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Kogan
Abstract
Works, professional correspondence, and photographs of Chicago journalist and corporate historian Herman Kogan.
Dates:
approximately 1869-1985; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1985
Howard Vincent O'Brien papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-O'Brien
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, publicity materials, and personal papers of newspaper columnist and novelist Howard Vincent O'Brien.
Dates:
1894-1948
Jack Mabley papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mabley
Abstract
Correspondence with colleagues, congratulatory letters, inter-office memos; works including newspaper clippings, subject files dealing with important stories including the 1968 Democratic Convention, the Richard Cain case, racketeering, police corruption, and vice in Chicago, miscellaneous articles and columns; biographical clippings, publicity, and interviews, and photographs of Mabley himself and with public figures such as Hugh Hefner and Richard Nixon. Mabley was a reporter and columnist...
Dates:
1937-2003
John Drury-Marion Neville Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Drury-Neville
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings, manuscripts, artwork, personal materials, and photographs of author and journalist John Drury, and his wife, journalist and painter Marion Neville.
Dates:
1860-1970
John Willy Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Willy
Abstract
Periodicals, newspaper clippings, catalogs and other documents pertaining to the life and hotel periodical business of John Willy. Also includes photographs of friends of Willy taken by Chicago-area portrait photographers.
Dates:
1871-1984
Lloyd Lewis papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Lewis
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, personal materials, and photographs of Chicago journalist and historian Lloyd Lewis.
Dates:
1886-1985; Majority of material found within 1905-1949
Melville E. Stone Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Stone
Abstract
Correspondence and other materials pertaining to the life and work of Melville E. Stone, founder and editor of the Chicago Daily News and general manager of the Associated Press.
Dates:
1815-1954; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1929
Mike Ervin Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ervin
Abstract
Papers of and materials collected by Mike Ervin, a Chicago playwright, writer on topics relating to the physically disabled, occasional poet, and activist on disability issues. The collection includes many clippings and articles by Ervin, and some articles about him, his plays and short stories, plus some poems and photographs, publicity materials for his plays, and correspondence. The collection also includes theater materials such as play scripts, programs, and reviews.
Dates:
1970-2009; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
Mike Royko papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Royko
Abstract
Correspondence, columns, other works, and personal material of journalist, columnist, and author Mike Royko. Royko received his journalistic training by working for the Chicago City News Bureau (1956-1959) and went on to be a favorite columnist at the Chicago Daily News (1959-1978); The Chicago Sun-Times (1978-1984); and the Chicago Tribune (1984-1997). Royko is known for writing his best-seller...
Dates:
1934-1997; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1997
Richard Covello papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Covello
Abstract
Dance and opera programs and souvenir books collected by arts critic Richard Covello. Also includes clippings and reviews by Covello.
Dates:
1916-2020
Ring Lardner papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Lardner
Abstract
Correspondence and writings of journalist and humorist author Ring Lardner. Also estate papers, including royalty records through 2003, biographical materials, publicity and reviews, adaptations of writings, and a few photographs.
Dates:
1805-2003; Majority of material found within 1885 - 1987
Robert Gruenberg Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Gruenberg
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings, and personal materials of Chicago journalist Robert Gruenberg.
Dates:
1947-1990
Robert J. Casey papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Casey
Abstract
Works, correspondence, and personal materials of writer Robert J. Casey, who served in World War I and covered World War II for the Chicago Daily News. Casey was also a humor columnist, novelist, and nonfiction writer who traveled all over the world and wrote of his adventures in newspapers and in books.
Dates:
1894-1964