Philip Sterling papers , 1924 - 2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sterling, Philip, 1907-1989
Title
Philip Sterling papers
Dates
1924 - 2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
11 linear feet, (9 boxes)  :  6 record storage boxes, 2 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box
Collection Number
Ax 751
Summary
Philip Sterling (1907-1989) was a writer and public relations representative. The Philip Sterling papers include publicity material for a number of radio shows in the 1940s and 1950s, professional correspondence, manuscripts, research material and correspondence relating to biographies. There is also a considerable amount of research material on Rachel Carson.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Philip Sterling (1907-1989) began as the general publicity factotum for Columbia Broadcasting System in 1945. After 1960 he began writing and collaborating in biographies and children's books. Sterling died from lung cancer in 1989 at his home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Philip Sterling papers include publicity material for a number of radio shows in the 1940s and 1950s, professional correspondence, manuscripts, research material and correspondence relating to biographies. The collections publicity material contains very detailed press releases.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Broadcasting--United States
  • Publicity--United States
  • Radio broadcasting--United States

Personal Names

  • Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964
  • Sterling, Philip, 1907-1989
  • Sterling, Philip, 1907-1989

Corporate Names

  • Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Letters (Correspondence)
  • Manuscripts for publication