Herbert Brucker papers, 1930-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brucker, Herbert, 1898-1977.
- Title
- Herbert Brucker papers
- Dates
- 1930-1979 (inclusive)19301979
- Quantity
- 24 cubic feet (57 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05182
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Herbert Brucker began his journalism career in 1924 as a reporter in New York. In 1932, he became assistant dean and professor in the journalism department at Columbia University and worked there for 12 years. In 1944, he began working as associate editor of the Hartford Courant. He was later promoted to editor and worked there until 1966. In 1969, he began writing a syndicated newspaper column. Brucker was president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the American Council on Education for Journalism. He advocated freedom of information in the press and was a member of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. He was awarded several honorary degrees and awards in journalism. He passed away in 1977.
Content Description
This collection documents Brucker's journalism career from the 1930s to the 1970s. It contains scrapbooks of editorials and articles from the Hartford Courant and other publications. Correspondence contains letters to the editor (Brucker) at the Hartford Courant, and letters from readers, journalists, and U.S. presidents. Also, the collection contains subject folders with newspaper clippings and drafts by Brucker, as well as freedom of information in the press material. There are also speeches by Brucker, photographs of Brucker, and plaques and awards.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Editorials.
- Freedom of information.
- Freelance journalism.
- Journalism teachers -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Journalists -- New York (State)
- Journalists.
- Newspaper editors -- Connecticut -- Hartford.
- Newspapers -- Connecticut -- Hartford.
Corporate Names
- American Society of Newspaper Editors.
- Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission.
