Morgan Beatty papers, 1929-1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beatty, Morgan.
- Title
- Morgan Beatty papers
- Dates
- 1929-1975 (inclusive)19291975
- Quantity
- 83.78 cubic feet (185 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06762
- 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.
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English and , German
Historical Note
Morgan Mercer Beatty (1902-1975) worked as a feature writer and military analyst for the Associated Press (AP) from 1927-1941. He joined NBC Radio in 1941 as a military analyst and served as a war correspondent in London in 1943. From 1946-1967 Beatty was chief reporter, commentator and editor of the NBC Radio show "News of the World." From 1967-1973 he was a news analyst for the AP syndicated radio show "News Break."
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1929-1975) including letters in German to Hermann Goering; fan mail (1942-1974); subject files used as background materials for radio broadcasts (1948-1967); 3 scrapbooks; radio scripts for "AP Newsfeatures" and "News of the World" (1937-1967); speeches by Beatty; miscellaneous maps; photographs of Beatty; one photograph album; and an unpublished autobiography.
Collection also contains 2 33 1/3 rpm records of Beatty's 10th anniversary broadcast on "News of the World" (1956); 7 33 1/3 rpm records of Beatty narrating for AP's "The World in Sound," a summary of the year's news highlights (1967-1973); 45 reel-to-reel audio tapes of "News of the World" broadcasts (1959-1967); 1 two inch videotape of a television interview with Beatty (1966); 1 8mm film of a "News of the World" broadcast (1959); 1 8mm film of Beatty at his home in New York City (1963); and miscellaneous memorabilia.
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
Preservation Note
System Requirements"News of the world" 10th anniversary broadcast and "The world in sound" -- Phonodisc -- 33 1/3 rpm.
"News of the world" 1959-1967 broadcasts -- Reel-to-reel audio tapes.
"News of the world" 1959 broadcast and Beatty home -- Film -- 8 mm.
1966 interview with Beatty -- Two-inch videotape.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Morgan Beatty at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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