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Carol Weld papers, 1904-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weld, Carol
- Title
- Carol Weld papers
- Dates
- 1904-1979 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 6.7 cubic ft. (11 boxes + 1 oversized folder)
- Collection Number
- 06699
- Summary
- The collection contains papers and artifacts relating to the journalistic career and life of Carol Weld.
- 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
Carol Weld (named Florence Carol Greene), was born in 1904. During her childhood she was the stepdaughter of writer H.P. Lovecraft due to his marriage to her mother, Sonia Greene. As a journalist, she served as a foreign press correspondent in France during the 1930s and 1940s, and claimed to be the first American to report on the abdication of British King Edward VIII in 1936. During World War II Weld worked for the British American Ambulance Corp as the organizer and co-chairman of the West Coast Committee for the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps in France. From the 1930s to the end of her career, Weld wrote extensively on animal issues and rights. She worked as a reporter for various news organizations, including the “Chicago Tribune,” “United Press International,” and “Script Magazine,” before serving as director of advertising for RKO Radio in Miami, Florida and editor of the “New Smyrna News.” Weld died on March 31, 1979.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Carol Weld papers contain papers and artifacts relating to the life and journalistic career of Carol Weld. Significant materials include various writings by Weld, correspondence (approximately half of which is in French), scrapbooks, photographs, and a French papier-mâché mask collection.
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
Arrangement
The collection has been divided into three series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Carol Weld at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Carol Weld (1975-1979) and Peter Zheutlin (2010).
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. WritingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Sub-series 1. Manuscripts |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Deadline for Death (by Noel Wood) |
circa 1950s |
| Folders | |||
| 1 | 2-4 | The "Dumb" Celebrities (Animals in the News) |
circa 1960s |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 5 | The French Cafe |
1960 |
| 1 | 6 | Marigold, or, The Pink Elephant |
1973 |
| 1 | 7 | Wings of Mercy (by Kenneth Higgins and Carol Weld) |
undated |
| 1 | 8 | Woman's Place in the Home |
undated |
Sub-series 2. Printed Materials |
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| Box | |||
| 2 | Article - "The Cat-Lover" from the National Humane Review |
1969 | |
| 2 | Article - "Mississippi's Miracle Town" from Coronet |
1951 | |
| 2 | Article - "A Paris Fashion Cable" from Stage |
1937 | |
| 2 | Article - "Paris is not so Gay" from Script |
1940 | |
| 2 | Article - "President Kennedy's Russian Dog Pushinka" from Pet Fair |
1967 | |
| 2 | Article - "King Bites Dog" from Omnibook Magazine |
1940 | |
| 2 | Article - "What'll They Wear Next? Fashion Forecast for Out-of-Towners" from Metropolitan Shopping Guide |
undated | |
| 2 | Articles - Newspaper Clippings |
circa 1950s | |
| 2 | Articles - Newspaper and Magazine Clippings - Three Scrapbooks |
circa 1932-1953 | |
| 11 | Articles - Newspaper and Magazine Clippings (Including Photographs and Correspondence) - Scrapbook |
1934-1939 | |
| 3 | Book - Animals are Like That! (by Frank Buck and Carol Weld) |
1939 | |
Series II. Professional and Personal PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folders | ||
| 3 | 2-8 | Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities |
circa 1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 1-10 | Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities |
circa 1950s-1960s |
| Folder | |||
| 5 | 1 | Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities |
circa 1950s-1960s |
| 5 | 2 | Cards (Includes Greeting, Business, and Post Cards) |
undated |
| 5 | 3 | Correspondence (Several Letters in French) |
1933-1965 |
| 5 | 4 | Drawings by Weld (6 Items) |
undated |
| 5 | 5 | Legal Documents - Passport, Immigration Papers, Press Authorization |
1932-1935 |
| 5 | 6 | Newspaper Editing - New Smyrna Times |
1954 |
| 5 | 7 | Obituary |
1979 |
| 5 | 8 | Photographs - Portraits and Professional (Appox. 30 Items) |
circa 1904-1940s |
| 11 | Scrapbook - British American Ambulance Corp |
1940-1942 |
Series III. Artifacts and EphemeraReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 6 | Book - Americans in France: A Directory |
1932 | |
| 6 | Booklets (Miscellaneous) |
circa 1920s-1940s | |
| 6 | Cigarette Case with Notes Inside |
circa 1939 | |
| 6 | Chicago Tribune Arm Band |
1934 | |
| 7 | Ephemera from Time in France |
circa 1930s | |
| 8-10 | French Papier-Mâché Masks - Includes French Politicians, Hitler, Haile Selassie, Mythical Creatures, and Others |
circa 1930s-1940s | |
| 7 | Nazi Armband, Luftwaffe Insignia, and Hitler Toilet Paper |
circa 1940s | |
| 7 | Newspapers and Magazine Articles (Miscellaneous) |
circa 1940s-1970s | |
| Oversized Folder | Poster - "Allied Air Offensive Against Germany up to January 1, 1941" |
undated | |
| Oversized Folder | Posters - British Tourism (10 Items) |
undated | |
| Oversized Folder | Posters - "Help Britain Finish the Job!" (5 Items) |
circa 1940s | |
Additional Container ListsReturn 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.
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animal rights.
- Foreign correspondents--France--Paris.
- Journalism.
Corporate Names
- British American Ambulance Corps.
Geographical Names
- Paris (France)
Form or Genre Terms
- Masks (costume).
- Papier-mâché.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Journalists.
Processed by Matthew Francis
2010
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