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Herman H. Dinsmore papers, 1924-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dinsmore, Herman H.
Title
Herman H. Dinsmore papers
Dates
1924-1977 (inclusive)
1945-1977 (bulk)
Quantity
32 cubic feet (71 boxes)
Collection Number
05825
Summary
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Herman Henry Dinsmore (1900-1980), a journalist, worked for newspapers in Baltimore, Maryland from 1923-1929. He began a 34 year career with the New York "Times" in 1929 as a writer on the foreign desk. From 1951-1960 he was editor of the "Times'" International Edition and retired from the newspaper in 1963. Dinsmore's critical book about the New York "Times," "All the News that Fits" was published in 1969 and in 1974 his book on U.S.-Soviet relations, "The Bleeding of America" was published. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a Conservative Party candidate in 1976.

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Content Description

Collection contains correspondence (1924-1977); telegrams; memorandums; articles by Dinsmore and others; manuscripts; research files for his books and articles; financial documents; notebooks and notes; photographs and negatives; contracts; diaries; newspaper clippings; speeches; scrapbooks; reviews of his books; scripts of plays written by Dinsmore; and miscellaneous other materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, 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 Herman H. Dinsmore at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • Conservatism -- United States.
  • Foreign news.
  • Newspaper publishing -- New York (State) -- New York.
  • Newspapers.
  • Politicians -- United States.
  • Politics, Practical.
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
  • Watergate Affair, 1972-1974.

Personal Names

  • Dinsmore, Herman H. -- All the news that fits.
  • Dinsmore, Herman H. -- Bleeding of America.

Geographical Names

  • United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union.
  • United States -- Politics and government.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries.
  • Negatives.
  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Journalists.

Titles within the Collection

  • New York times.
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