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Bertram Benedict Papers, 1892-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Benedict, Bertram.
- Title
- Bertram Benedict Papers
- Dates
- 1892-1978 (inclusive)18921978
- Quantity
- 0.70 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11512
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Bertram Benedict (1891-1978) was a journalist and writer during the twentieth century. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and educated at Johns Hopkins University, Benedict started his journalistic career in 1929 as a writer for Editorial Research Reports, a Washington D.C. information service which covered national and international politics. From 1944 to 1959, he was a part-owner of Editorial Research Reports. Benedict was also the author of several historical works, including "A History of the Great War" (1919) and "The Larger Socialism" (1921).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Bertram Benedict's personal and business correspondence, photographs of Benedict, legal documents, and a small scrapbook of editorials written by Benedict for Editorial Research Reports on national and international politics. Clippings about Benedict, Editorial Research Report issues and cables, two passports, and copies of Benedict's books "A History of the Great War" and "The Larger Socialism" are in this 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- United States -- 20th century.
- Journalists -- United States -- 20th century.
- News agencies -- United States -- 20th century.
- World politics -- 1933-1945.
- World politics -- 1945-1989.
