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Martha Strayer papers, 1921-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Strayer, Martha
- Title
- Martha Strayer papers
- Dates
- 1921-1963 (inclusive)19211963
- Quantity
- 4.50 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02877
- 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
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Martha Strayer (d. 1968) was a woman journalist during the twentieth century. A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Strayer started her journalism career as a society editor for a Steubenville newspaper. From 1921 to 1961, she served as a reporter for the "Washington (D.C.) Daily News", mainly covering municipal news. Strayer was also author of the book "The D.A.R.; An Informal History" (1958) and numerous unpublished manuscripts.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Strayer's unpublished manuscripts, including "Eleanor Roosevelt", "Dishonorable Discharge", and "Pulitzer Prize". Collection also contains a few of Strayer's business and personal letters and several of her notebooks (the contents of most of these notebooks is written in shorthand). Clippings (mostly reviews of Strayer's book "The D.A.R.; An Informal History"), award and membership certificates, a Pall Mall Award plaque, two pamphlets (not written by Strayer), and a few financial documents 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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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