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Clifford Evans papers, 1946-1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Evans, Clifford.
- Title
- Clifford Evans papers
- Dates
- 1946-1983 (inclusive)19461983
1966-1983 (bulk)19661983 - Quantity
- 25.24 cubic feet (36 boxes) + 4 envelopes + 2 videotapes.
- Collection Number
- 06328
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Clifford Evans (d. 1983) was a broadcast journalist and broadcast executive during the twentieth century. Born in Brooklyn, New York and educated at Brooklyn College, Evans spent the early part of his journalism career as a reporter for a number of New York City newspapers, including the "New York World Telegram", "New York Post", and "Brooklyn Eagle". Evans joined RKO General Broadcasting Corporation in 1963 and initially served as moderator and producer of the weekly radio interview show "Ladies of the Press". From 1966 to 1983, he served as vice president and bureau director of RKO's Washington, D.C. news bureau. In this capacity, Evans worked as a White House correspondent, covering the presidencies of Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. In addition to his journalism work, Evans served as vice president of the Washington Press Club (1972-1973) and president of the White House Correspond ents Association (1981-1982).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Clifford Evans' personal and business correspondence, notebooks, notes, original radio and television scripts, and subject files (which contain correspondence, notes, manuscripts, clippings, photographs, and printed materials). Collection also contains news surveys conducted by Evans, news reports written by Evans, photographs (of Evans and American politicians), news wires, and press releases. Collection also holds audio tapes (reel to reel and cassette tapes) of "Ladies of the Press" and interviews and broadcasts conducted by Evans. Clippings (some written by or about Evans), miscellaneous periodicals, miscellaneous newspapers, miscellaneous printed materials, press kits, press passes, and two videotapes (of Evans' 1974 interview of Rep. Peter Rodino) are in this collection as well.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsClifford Evans' interviews and broadcasts -- Audio tapes -- reel to reel.
Clifford Evans' interviews and broadcasts -- Audio cassettes.
Ladies of the press -- Audio cassettes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere is one other known Clifford Evans Collection preserved at Columbia University's Oral History Office.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Broadcast journalism -- United States -- 20th century.
- Politicians -- United States -- 20th century.
- Politics, Practical -- United States -- 20th century.
- Presidents -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio journalists -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Reporters and reporting -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television journalists -- United States -- 20th century.
Personal Names
- Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
- Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006.
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973.
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.
- Reagan, Ronald.
Corporate Names
Geographical Names
Form or Genre Terms
Titles within the Collection
- Ladies of the press (Radio program)
