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Sterling Fisher papers 1932-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sterling Fisher, 1899-
- Title
- Sterling Fisher papers 1932-1952 ( inclusive)
- Quantity
- .92 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 05500
- Summary
- This collection contains the professional papers of Sterling Fisher, an American journalist who covered Japanese political affairs and events.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sterling Fisher (b. 1899) was a journalist whose career encompassed newspapers, broadcasting, and magazine work. He retired after 17 years with “The Reader’s Digest” in 1967, as director of public affairs. He had previously served as general manager for Asia. He was director of public affairs for the National Broadcasting Company (1942-1950), and served as broadcasting adviser to the State Department. From 1937-1942, he was director of education and radio talks for the Columbia Broadcasting System. He became editor of the New York Times in 1930 and covered events in Asia.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains three scrapbooks. The first scrapbook is entitled “Sterling W. Fisher, President, The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, 1951-1952” and contains newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, addresses, invitations and the ACCJ Annual Report for 1952. The second scrapbook is entitled “New York Times Articles by Sterling W. Fisher, 1936-1950” and contains clippings about Japan. The third scrapbook is entitled “New York Times Articles by Sterling W. Fisher, 1932-1936” and contains clippings, a pamphlet on NBC’s “Church of the Air”; and a manuscript by Sterling Fisher entitled “Manchukuo, The Japanese Army’s Empire”.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Broadcast journalism -- 20th century
- Foreign news
Corporate Names
- American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Geographical Names
- Japan -- Politics and government
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Japan
- United States -- Military relations -- Japan
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
Titles within the Collection
- New York times
