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Jonathan Eldridge papers, 1926-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Eldridge, Jonathan
Title
Jonathan Eldridge papers
Dates
1926-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
.90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
05837
Summary
Jonathan Eldridge was a radio communications pioneer and execute at ITT Worldcom. Collection contains biographical information, awards, clippings, a scrapbook and a logbook, a sketch and photographs, correspondence, memorabilia, and speeches.
Repository
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Jonathan Eldridge (1909-1973) was a radio communications pioneer and execute at ITT Worldcom. He was in charge of ITT’s public relations activities at Cape Kennedy. Eldridge worked on the 1965 Gemini program, and he was present for the program’s first live television broadcast. He was also the author of over 200 published short stories and articles as well as 26 television plays. Eldridge received the Veteran Wireless Operators Association Marconi Memorial Gold Medal in 1960.

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Content Description

Collection contains biographical information; medals and certificates; newspaper clippings on Eldridge’s career; a scrapbook; a sketch of Eldridge; photographs; correspondence; a ham radio logbook; NASA press passes for Apollo 5 and other memorabilia; and speeches given by Eldridge.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

The American Heritage Center aspires to approach all areas of our work in ways that are respectful to those who create, use, and are represented in our collections. For a variety of reasons, however, users may encounter offensive or harmful language or images in some of our finding aids, catalogs, and collection materials.

Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Ruth Eldridge Guilloz between June 1975 and September 1976.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Jonathan Eldridge at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Inventories

    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 for 2 boxes.

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Subject Terms

  • Military.
  • Radio operators.
  • Radio.
  • Telegraph.
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