Frank R. Shea papers, 1933-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shea, Frank R., 1908-1978
- Title
- Frank R. Shea papers
- Dates
- 1933-1974 (inclusive)19331974
- Quantity
- 1.28 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07895
- 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 Note
Frank R. Shea (1908-1978), a journalist, worked as news editor for United Press from 1935-1941 and for the Office of War Information in Egypt from 1943-1944. From 1945-1946 he was chief of the U.S. Information Service in Romania and later director of U.S. propaganda for the American Mission for Aid to Greece in 1948-1949. From 1950-1968 he was a Latin American correspondent for "Time" magazine.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1933-1936, 1961-1962); 1 scrapbook; speeches by Shea (1948-1956); subject files regarding Shea's work in Greece and as a reporter for "Time" in Argentina (1945-1974); and photographs of Shea, Greece and Romania.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- Argentina.
- Propaganda, American -- Greece.
Corporate Names
- United States. Mutual Security Agency. Mission to Greece.
Geographical Names
- Argentina -- History -- 1943-
- Greece -- History -- Civil War, 1944-1949.
- Romania -- History -- 1944-1989.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Journalists.
Titles within the Collection
- Time.
