Murray Olderman papers, 1947-1987
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Olderman, Murray.
- Title
- Murray Olderman papers
- Dates
- 1947-1987 (inclusive)19471987
- Quantity
- 26.52 cubic feet (27 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09586
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Olderman (b. 1922), a sportswriter and illustrator, joined the Newspaper Enterprise Association in 1952 and retired as an editor in 1987. He was involved in establishment of several professional sports awards and wrote scripts for the ABC radio feature "Chris Schenkel on Sports" in the late 1960s. Olderman wrote and illustrated several books on professional football, baseball, basketball and tennis.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1947-1987); manuscripts of books and articles; research files of correspondence, notes, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, and press releases; pen and pencil cartoons and illustrations; files related to various sports awards; scripts, correspondence, lists, and agreements related to the "Chris Schenkel on Sports" radio program; books by Olderman; personal and professional financial records; legal files containing contracts, agreements, notes, and correspondence; and survey files including questionnaires, forms, and statistical data.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Baseball -- United States.
- Basketball -- United States.
- Football -- United States.
- Professional sports -- United States.
- Sports -- Awards.
Corporate Names
- Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Form or Genre Terms
- Cartoons (humorous images)
- Illustrations.
- Photographs.
- Radio scripts.
Occupations
- Sportswriters.
Titles within the Collection
- Chris Schenkel on sports (Radio program)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Olderman, Murray -- 49er pro-files.
- Olderman, Murray -- Defenders.
- Olderman, Murray -- Nelson's 20th century encyclopedia of baseball.
- Olderman, Murray -- Running backs.
- Olderman, Murray -- Super!
- Olderman, Murray -- Tennis clinic.
