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Ruth Alexander papers, 1920-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alexander, Ruth, 1899-
- Title
- Ruth Alexander papers
- Dates
- 1920-1973 (inclusive)19201973
- Quantity
- 5.3 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05136
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Alexander was a conservative writer and lecturer. She was associate editor of "Finance" from 1942-1944, participated in several of the American Economic Foundation's "Wake Up, America!" radio broadcasts from 1940-1946, and was an editorial columnist for the New York "Mirror" from 1944-1963. She wrote a weekly column entitled "Our America" from the 1950s to early 1970s. Alexander also had a short career as a concert pianist from 1929-1930.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes manuscripts of "Our America" columns (1957-1973); transcripts of her "Wake Up, America!" broadcasts (1940-1946); speeches; manuscripts of articles by Alexander; photographs; a scrapbook of her career; and miscellenous other materials.
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
Detailed 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
- Capitalism.
- Conservatism.
- Economics -- United States.
- Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Transcripts.
Occupations
- Journalists.
- Radio journalists.
Titles within the Collection
- Our America.
- Wake up, America! (Radio program)
