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Howard L. Chernoff papers, 1936-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chernoff, Howard L.
- Title
- Howard L. Chernoff papers
- Dates
- 1936-1982 (inclusive)19361982
- Quantity
- 12.54 cubic feet (26 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07837
- 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
Howard L. Chernoff (1907-) was a newspaper and radio journalist. After an early career in Ohio newspapers, he became general manager of the West Virginia Network in 1938 and reported by radio from Europe during World War II. After the war, Chernoff moved to San Diego to be general manager of the San Diego Journal and KFMB radio and television stations. In 1965 he became assistant director of the U.S. Information Agency. Chernoff was also president of the San Diego Zoological Society and commissioner general for the U.S. exhibit at Expo 70 in Japan. He took part in U.S. government tours of Vietnam, Outer Mongolia, and Iran.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains professional and personal correspondence; transcripts of radio broadcasts; photographs; scrapbooks and clippings; and subject files and other materials on Japan, Vietnam, Outer Mongolia, Iran, and zoos.
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.
- Journalism -- 20th century.
- Zoos -- United States -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- Expo '70 (Osaka, Japan)
- United States Information Agency.
Geographical Names
- Mongolia -- 20th century.
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Japan -- 20th century.
