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Jack Casserly papers, 1953-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Casserly, Jack.
- Title
- Jack Casserly papers
- Dates
- 1953-1977 (inclusive)19531977
- Quantity
- 8.53 cubic feet (15 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05968
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John J. Casserly, a journalist, was bureau chief for the International News Service, United Press International and ABC Television News in Rome from 1955-1964. He was the Washington, D.C. general correspondent for ABC from 1964-1968 before serving as senior editor of President Ford's speechwriting staff from 1975-1976.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence (1953-1968, 1975-1977); subject files on Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI (1958-1965); 6 scrapbooks; miscellaneous memorabilia and artifacts; 14 reel-to-reel audio tapes of interviews conducted by Casserly, including interviews with Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy and with the participants of a civil rights demonstration in Louisville, Kentucky (1963-1967); the manuscript for "The Ford White House: The Diary of a Speechwriter;" 4 16 mm films of the Vatican and Rome; and 1 16 mm film of Casserly covering a civil rights demonstration in Louisville, Kentucky (1967); and 4 photocopies of speeches for President Ford written by Casserly (1975).
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsInterviews -- reel-to-reel audio tapes.
Vatican and Rome materials -- film -- 16 mm.
Louisville civil rights demonstration -- film -- 16 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Jack Casserly at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Civil rights demonstrations -- Kentucky -- Louisville.
- Journalism -- Italy -- Rome.
- Journalism -- Kentucky -- Louisville.
- Papacy -- History -- 20th century.
Personal Names
- Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990.
- Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006.
- John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963.
- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
- Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978.
Geographical Names
- Louisville (Ky.)
- Rome (Italy) -- History -- 1945-
- Vatican City.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Audiotapes.
- Interviews.
- Memorabilia.
- Motion pictures.
- Scrapbooks.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Journalists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Casserly, Jack -- Ford White House.
- Casserly, Jack J., 1927- -- Ford White House.
