Berwyn Burke Collection, 1948-1967

Overview of the Collection

Title
Berwyn Burke Collection
Dates
1948-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
MSS 246
Summary
Berwyn Burke was the editor of the Hailey Times from 1948-1967. Mr. Burke assisted Pete Cenarrusa in many of his political campaigns, including his first one for the Idaho Legislature as representative from the Blaine County area. The collection includes early advertising layouts and ad copy for Pete Cenarrusa's campaigns, correspondence between the two friends and newspaper articles about Mr. Cenarrusa.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Berwyn Burke was the editor of the Hailey Times from 1948-1967. Mr. Burke assisted Pete Cenarrusa in many of his political campaigns, including his first one for the Idaho Legislature as representative from the Blaine County area. Until his death in 1971, Mr. Burke provided writing assistance and was an informal advisor to Mr. Cenarrusa.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes early advertising layouts and ad copy for Pete Cenarrusa's campaigns, correspondence between the two friends and newspaper articles about Mr. Cenarrusa.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item description], Berwyn Burke Collection, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Larry Burke in 2005.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
drawer drawer
9033 1 Correspondence with Pete T. Cenarrusa

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Political Campaigns
  • Politics and government

Personal Names

  • Cenarrusa, Pete T., 1917-2013

Geographical Names

  • Blaine County (Idaho)
  • Idaho