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Charles Wertenbaker papers , 1931-1953
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Murrow, Edward R; Wertenbaker, Charles, 1901-1955; Harold Ober Associates
- Title
- Charles Wertenbaker papers
- Dates
- 1931-1953 (inclusive)19311953
1947-1953 (bulk)19471953 - Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 469
- Summary
- Charles Wertenbaker (1901-1955) was a journalist and author who became chief of the Paris bureau of Time and Life. The collection contains manuscripts of short stories, articles, and one unpublished book, and correspondence.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Charles Wertenbaker (1901-1955) was born in Lexington, Virginia. He was a journalist who worked for Fortune, Life and Time . He later became chief of the Paris bureau of Time and Life.
He wrote many articles and essays and was also wrote books, some of which were semi-autobiographical. He published his first book, Boojum, while still a student in Virginia. He "landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and wrote an hour-by-hour account that became a book titled, Invasion."
His wife, Lael Tucker Wertenbaker, wrote a book titled, Death of a Man about her husband's illness with cancer and his decision to die by euthanasia.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains manuscripts of short stories, articles, and one unpublished book, and correspondence.
The donation of May 1968 contains correspondence and articles.
Correspondence is separated into incoming and outgoing sections. Incoming correspondence is arranged alphabetically and includes letters from editors, 1947-1953. There is one letter from Edward R. Murrow. Outgoing correspondence is arranged chronologically from 1951-1954 and there are a total of five letters.
Articles are arranged by subject/title and include topics such as George Platt Walker, Portugal, and Spain.
The donation of December 1968 contains manuscripts, correspondence and published works.
Manuscripts are separated into categories by type of writing: book-length, short stories and articles, and article outlines.
There is one book-length manuscript for the unpublished title, "The Expatriate," consisting of a typed copy and a carbon (308 pages).
Manuscripts of short stories and articles are arranged alphabetically by title and include original typed copies, some with revisions, and a few drafts.
Article outlines are also arranged alphabetically by title.
Correspondence contains letters sent to and received of Harold Ober Associates, 1947-1953 (about 180 letters).
Published works consists of printed matter and articles.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Editors--United States--Correspondence
- Foreign correspondents--United States
- Journalism--France--History--20th century
- Journalism--United States--History--20th century
- Journalists--United States
- War correspondents--United States
- World War, 1939-1945--France--Paris
Personal Names
- Murrow, Edward R.--Correspondence
- Wertenbaker, Charles, 1901-1955
Corporate Names
- Harold Ober Associates
- Time, Inc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Short stories
