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Ray Josephs Papers, 1938-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Josephs, Ray
Title
Ray Josephs Papers
Dates
1938-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
91 cubic ft. (150 boxes)
Collection Number
09104
Summary
Collection contains materials relating to Josephs' career as a journalist, consultant and author.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Ray Josephs (1912-2005) is a well known journalist, author, and public relations consultant. He graduated from Northeast High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pennsylvania from 1927 through 1929. He left the University to be a full-time reporter on the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. He was a staff writer from 1929 through 1940 when he left the paper to become a foreign correspondent based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Josephs wrote a column for the Buenos Aires Herald and freelanced for the Christian Science Monitor, Variety, PM, and other U.S. newspapers and magazines from 1940 through 1944.

Mr. Josephs returned to the U.S. in 1944 to promote his book, Argentine Diary, and lecture on Latin American politics. In 1948 he joined Benjamin Sonnenberg's Publicity Consultants. In the late 1950s he founded International Public Relations Company, Ltd. (New York). He retired from IPRC, Ltd. in 1986 and served as a pro bono consultant for the Business Council for International Understanding through 1987.

Mr. Josephs has written hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles and many books. Some of his best known books are Argentine Diary, Latin America: Continent in Crisis, How to Make Money from Your Ideas, How to Gain an Extra Hour Every Day, and Streamlining Your Executive Workload.

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Content Description

The Ray Josephs Papers are especially valuable to researchers interested in journalism and public communications. The International Public Relations Company, Ltd. (New York) files and the travel files provide unique primary material about public relations, account servicing procedures, problems, approaches, and solutions. There are extensive files on Japanese trade policies and investment in the United States.

There is business correspondence between Ray Josephs, his editors and publishers, and other business associates regarding his articles and books, lecture tours, Latin American politics, and business ventures. There are also many personal files containing correspondence regarding family, friends, personal residences, and medical treatments. The personal files also contain financial records regarding income, expenses, estate planning, and taxes. There are a few files of newspaper and magazine clippings of articles either written by Ray Josephs or about him.

The Business Council for International Understanding files are of special interest to anyone interested in the relationship between the Department of State and U.S. multinational companies. The BCIU was formed in 1959 at the initiative of President Eisenhower to bridge the interests of the U.S. public and private sectors globally. It is a non-profit business association that provides opportunities for U.S. ambassadors, other senior diplomats, and key administration officials to meet with company executives to discuss international trade problems.

There are also manuscript files which contain correspondence, research material, notes, and drafts of articles.

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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.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Ray Josephs Papers, Collection Number 09104, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in eight series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

Other papers of Ray Josephs are at Ball State University, Center for Journalism, Boston University, School of Public Communications, Fairfield University, Graduate School of Corporate and Political Communication, University of Georgia School of Journalism, University of Iowa, School of Journalism, Syracuse University, School of Journalism, and University of Texas at Austin, Journalism Library.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Ray Josephs Papers, 1938-1995, were given to the American Heritage Center in four shipments, one in 1986, one in 1990, one in 1994 and one in 1996. The papers were received in good order. Original folder titles have been maintained. Three file folders of routine receipts were separated. More material was received from Geraldine Carr in 2020-2021.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Loreley Moore in 1997. Updated by Alexandra Cardin in July 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Jews -- Charities -- New York (N.Y.)
  • Journalism -- Argentina -- Buenos Aires.
  • Public relations -- Corporations -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Business Council for International Understanding.
  • Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York.
  • International Public Relations Co.

Geographical Names

  • Buenos Aires (Argentina)
  • New York (N.Y.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Motion pictures

Processed by Loreley Moore
2006

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