ORU_Ax653.xml Guide to the Edward Anthony Papers 1864-1977 Anthony (Edward) papers Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team, Cassie Schmitt, and Tanya Parlet. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
1299 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon, 97403-1299 (541) 346-3068 spcarref@uoregon.edu
2012 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2016-10-03 Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Edward Anthony papers Ax 653 University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
1299 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon, 97403-1299 (541) 346-3068 spcarref@uoregon.edu
Collection materials are in English. 12-13 1-11; 14-21 22 32.0 linear feet 22 containers 1924-1977 1864-1977 18 record storage boxes, 1 manuscript box, 2 oversize flat boxes, 1 solandar case. Edward Anthony (1895-1971) was a writer and collaborator, directed publicity for Herbert Hoover's presidential campaign, and became an editor and publisher, most notably for Collier's. The collection contains supporting materials for thirteen books, article and short story manuscripts, personal and business correspondence, and Crowell-Collier Publishing company material consisting of inter-office memos, financial, promotional material, and the professional and personal papers of Don Marquis. Anthony, Edward, 1895-1971 Marquis, Don, 1878-1937

Collection is organized into the following series: August 1972 donation, January 1974 Addenda, October 1974 Addenda, and December 1979 Addenda.

Material within this collection has been organized by accession. This organization reflects the fact that the collection has been acquired in increments over time. This organization is also based on the decision not to merge the various accessions and organize them as a whole at this point in time, give the fact that future accruals are anticipated and/or that this organization is deemed sufficient for access.

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[Identification of item], Edward Anthony papers, Ax 653, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

 Biographical/Historical note

Edward Anthony (1895-1971) was born in New York City and joined the staff of the Bridgeport Connecticut Herald shortly after high school. He served in the war and was stationed at Camp Merritt from 1918-1919. After the war he worked for the New York Herald until 1923 when he became associate editor of Farm and Firesidee, a Crowell magazine. In 1928 he directed the publicity for Herbert Hoover's Presidential campaign. Shortly after Anthony married Esther H. Howard and had one son, Richard.

Afterward the campaign he contined to work for Crowell, first on staff at American Magazine and then serving as the press service director of the Crowell group of magazines from 1930-1942. In 1942 he was publisher of Woman's Home Companion for ten years and then continued as publisher of Collier's From 1949-1954.

After leaving Collier's, Anthony joined the Seventh Company, Inc., a New York statistical research organization, as public affairs counsellor. Anthony was also a consultant to American Girl Magainze for 25 years and acted as director of public relations for the War Advertising Council during World War II.

In addition to working in publishing Athony wrote short stories, plays, magazine articles, verse, and books. He collaborated with big names in the animal field, Frank Buck, Clyde Beatty, and Henry Trefflich, wrote a detailed biography of Don Marquis, an autobiography, and eleven other books. Three of his books were made into movies.

Collection processed by staff, 1972.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

This collection received a basic level of processing including minimal organization and rehousing. Multiple accession(s) for the collection have not been merged or organized as a whole. Each accession is described separately.

Description information is drawn in part from information supplied with the collection and initial surveys of the contents. Folder titles are based on those created by the creators or previous custodians.

Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.

Princeton University, Manuscripts division, also holds an Edward Anthony collection, TC125.

Collections on Don Marquis are held by the following institutions: Columbia University, Harvard University, Library of Congress George Middleton collection, New York Public Library, Players Club, and the University of Texas Library Christopher Morley collection.

 Anthony, Edward, 1895-1971 Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964--Correspondence Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 Marquis, Don, 1878-1937--Correspondence Marquis, Don, 1878-1937 Tunney, Gene, 1897-1978--Correspondence Crowell-Collier Publishing Company--Records and correspondence. Authors, American--20th century Literature Publishers and publishing--United States--History--20th century Correspondence Manuscripts for publication Photographs See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.