Carl Bakal papers, 1930-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bakal, Carl, 1918-
Title
Carl Bakal papers
Dates
1930-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
31.00 cubic feet (31 boxes)
Collection Number
10053
Summary
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
Access Restrictions

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

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Partial finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Carl Bakal (1918-2004) was an American journalist, photographer, and free-lance writer. He was an editor for the New York Mirror and Coronet magazine and published frequently in McCall's and Good Housekeeping. He was the author of a book, "The Right to Bear Arms", and of many articles supporting gun control. He also investigated unregulated charitable organizations.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains correspondence, research files, and manuscripts for articles by Carl Bakal, including stories on guns and gun control, charity organizations, Wall Street and the stock market, and education.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Carl Bakal at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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