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J. Edward Murray papers, 1938-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Murray, J. Edward.
- Title
- J. Edward Murray papers
- Dates
- 1938-1993 (inclusive)19381993
- Quantity
- 9 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09976
- 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
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
J. Edward Murray was a journalist, editor, and publisher. In 1938 he joined the United Press Association (1938-1948), serving as a war correspondent in London and Paris and as manager for Italy in Rome. He organized the Los Angeles "Mirror" for Times Mirror Company and was directing editor of the Los Angeles "Mirror" (1948-1960) and "Arizona Republic" (1960-1971). He helped write the Associated Press Managing Editors' code of ethics. He later worked for Knight-Ridder Newspapers and was associate editor of the Detroit "Free Press" (1971-1976) and publisher of the Boulder (Colo.) "Daily Camera" (1976-1982). After retiring he became a consultant, traveling throughout the United States and to many foreign countries.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The J. Edward Murray papers contain articles, correspondence, and business files from Murray's journalism career. There is also personal correspondence (1938-1992) in which Murray comments on his experiences as a war correspondent, editor, and consultant. In addition the collection contains drafts of unpublished books (including autobiographical notes) and speeches. There is also training material for Murray's consulting work, especially with Asian and African journalists.
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
- Freedom of the press.
- Journalistic ethics.
- Newspaper publishing -- California -- Los Angeles.
- Newspaper publishing -- Colorado -- Boulder.
- Newspapers -- Arizona -- Phoenix.
- Newspapers -- California -- Los Angeles.
- Newspapers -- Colorado -- Boulder.
- Newspapers -- Michigan -- Detroit.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Journalists.
Corporate Names
- Associated Press Managing Editors.
- Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc.
- Times Mirror Company.
- United Press Association.
