John MacLean Redding papers

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Redding, Jack, 1908-1965
Title: John MacLean Redding papers
Dates: circa 1908-1965 (inclusive)
19081965
Quantity: 4.75 linear feet, (4 containers: 2 records storage boxes, one manuscript box, and one large film reel container.)
Collection Number: Ax 359
Summary: John MacLean Redding was born in Chicago, educated at Brown University, and worked for several Chicago newspapers and for International News Service. From 1947 to 1950 he was publicity director of the Democratic National Committee, and appointed Assistant Postmaster General in 1950. Papers consist of manuscripts of five nonfiction and one fiction book, sixteen short stories, and three radio scripts, also present is minor correspondence with associates in government and business including Eleanor Roosevelt.
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

Historical Note

John MacLean Redding was born in Chicago, educated at Brown University, and worked for several Chicago newspapers and for International News Service. From 1947 to 1950 he was publicity director of the Democratic National Committee, and appointed Assistant Postmaster General in 1950. He acted as director of the National Council for Industrial Peace, appointed by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Herbert Lehman in 1958. He was author or co-author of several books on contemporary politics and on the Air Force in World War II.

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Content Description

Papers consist of manuscripts of five nonfiction and one fiction book, sixteen short stories, and three radio scripts, also present is minor correspondence with associates in government and business including Eleanor Roosevelt. The series of letters to and from Eleanor Roosevelt was written when Redding was chairman of National Council for Industrial Peace, concerning "right to work" laws.

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