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Dave Garroway papers, 1947-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Garroway, Dave, 1913-1982
Title
Dave Garroway papers
Dates
1947-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.02 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
Collection Number
10344
Summary
The papers of Dave Garroway, the first host of NBC's "Today Show."
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Dave Garroway was born in 1913 in Schenectady, New York. He studied astronomy, English, and abnormal psychology at Washington University in St. Louis. After graduation in 1935, he worked as a page at NBC headquarters in New York City and attended the network's school for announcers. He worked in Chicago in radio at WMAQ and had his own variety show on NBC-TV, "Garroway at Large" from 1949 to 1951 in Chicago. From there he was hired as the original host of the "Today Show" (1952-1961), broadcast live from Rockefeller Center. From 1953-1954 he was also host for the nighttime program, "The Dave Garroway Show." From 1955-1958 he hosted "Wide Wide World." He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for both his radio and television contributions. Garroway committed suicide in 1982.

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Content Description

The Dave Garroway collection contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to Garroway and his various programs, scripts, certificates, and a small amount of professional and personal correspondence. There is also an unfinished, unpublished autobiography in manuscript form. Also present are photographs of Garroway with others individuals, and on the set of his programs. The collection also contains some audio and visual materials, including his memorial program and various programs of which Garroway was a part.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Dave Garroway papers, Collection Number 10344, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Dave Garroway at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Sarah Lippincott Garroway (wife) in 1994.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in April 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

Corporate Names

Titles within the Collection

  • Today show (Television program)

Processed by Emily Christopherson
2013

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