Herman H. Dinsmore papers

Herman H. Dinsmore papers, 1924-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Dinsmore, Herman H.
Title: Herman H. Dinsmore papers
Dates: 1924-1977 (inclusive)
19241977

1945-1977 (bulk)
19451977
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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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Restrictions on Use

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

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Herman H. Dinsmore at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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