Cedric W. Foster papers, 1903-1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Foster, Cedric W., 1900-1975
- Title
- Cedric W. Foster papers
- Dates
- 1903-1975 (inclusive)19031975
(bulk 1940-1974) (bulk)19401974 - Quantity
- 20.03 cubic feet (40 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04582
- Summary
- Cedric W. Foster was the top news analyst for the Mutual Broadcasting System. This collection contains scripts, recordings, commentaries and correspondence related to Foster's life and career.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Cedric W. Foster (1900-1975) was the top news analyst for the Mutual Broadcasting System for more than 25 years. He was best known for his "News Out of Europe Tonight" broadcasts during World War II. Following retirement, he worked for radio stations KTLN, KFML, and KVOD in Denver.
Content Description
The collection contains scripts, including commentaries about World War II, "News Out of Europe Tonight", and commentaries from Foster's later work in Denver. There are also tapes of broadcasts and interviews. Also included is correspondence from Army and Navy officers, presidents, and prominent individuals such as Clare Booth Luce, Cecil B. DeMille, J. Edgar Hoover, Joseph McCarthy, Everett Dirksen, and Strom Thurmond. In addition, the collection contains newspaper articles written by Foster, as well as biographical information and photographs of Cedric W. Foster.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Cedric W. Foster at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationCollection material was received from Cedric W. Foster in 1972 and 1975. Later accretions were received in 1977 and 1983.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in April 2014.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Books and pamphletsDates: 1956-1971Container: Box 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1915, 1941-1972Container: Box 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1968-1971Container: Box 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1945, 1954, 1966-1974Container: Box 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1968-1973Container: Box 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1973-1975Container: Box 6
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1903, 1930-1972, undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1940Container: Box 8
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1940-1941Container: Box 9
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1941Container: Box 10-11
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1941-1942Container: Box 12
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1942Container: Box 13-15
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1943Container: Box 16-17
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1944Container: Box 18-19
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1945Container: Box 20
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1945, 1955Container: Box 21
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 22-23
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 24
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 25
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Description: ScriptsDates: 1974-1975Container: Box 26
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1943-1970Container: Box 27, 40
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Description: Research materialsDates: 1969-1975Container: Box 28
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Description: Biographical materialsDates: 1953-1975, undatedContainer: Box 29-30
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1922, 1940-1963Container: Box 31-32
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Description: AwardsDates: 1963-1969Container: Box 33
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Description: KADX recordingsDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 34-37
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Description: RecordingsDates: 1961-1969, undatedContainer: Box 38
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Description: Biographical materials (oversized)Dates: 1946, undatedContainer: Box 39
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Description: Biographical materials (oversized)Dates: 1936-1963, 1973Container: Box 40
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio journalism -- United States -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- Mutual Broadcasting System.
Geographical Names
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Journalists.
