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Guy Richards papers, 1935-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Richards, Guy
Title
Guy Richards papers
Dates
1935-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.18 cubic feet (13 boxes)
Collection Number
11116
Summary
Correspondence, writings, and research material of an American journalist, war correspondent, and novelist who specialized in Russian history and politics.
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

Guy Richards was a journalist and writer during the twentieth century. A 1927 graduate of Yale University, Richards was a member of the Whitney South Seas Expedition to the Solomon Islands and New Guinea for two years. When he returned to the United States, he worked as a reporter for several New York City area newspapers between the late 1920s and 1960s, including the "Newark (NJ) Ledger," "New York Daily News," "New York Star," and "New York Journal-American." Throughout his career, Richards wrote on local stories, national politics, and international affairs. During World War II, he served as a war correspondent for the "New York Daily News" in the South Pacific. He eventually became a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. In addition to his journalistic activities, Richards wrote three books about Russia: "Imperial Agent" (1966); "The Hunt for the Czar" (1970); and "Rescue of the Romanovs" (1975). He also wrote two novels, including "Two Rubles to Times Square" (1956). He died in 1979.

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Content Description

Collection contains sixteen scrapbooks of articles written by Richards for New York area newspapers (1930s-1960s), his personal correspondence (mostly 1950s-1970s), and research files for his books, including correspondence, manuscript pages, photographs, notes, and clippings (1950s-1970s). Collection also contains manuscripts of Richards' books, including "Two Rubles to Times Square" and several unpublished book and short story manuscripts. Miscellaneous clippings, press releases, and legal documents are in this collection as well.

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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 Guy Richards at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from Mrs. Guy Richards in 1979.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Zachary Carmichael in October 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Zachary Carmichael
2013

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