Will Harrison papers, 1948-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harrison, Will (William M.), 1907-1965.
- Title
- Will Harrison papers
- Dates
- 1948-1974 (inclusive)19481974
- Quantity
- .9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05832
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Will Harrison (1907-1965), was a journalist and political columnist for several New Mexican newspapers. Harrison began his career with the "Gallup Independent" in 1934 and served as the paper's editor from 1935-1936. In 1937 Harrison joined the Associated Press and in 1938 became editor of the "New Mexico Sentinel". After serving as a publicist for Wendell Willkie's 1940 presidential campaign, Harrison joined the "Albuquerque Journal" from 1941-1943 and rejoined the "New Mexico Sentinel" from 1943-1952, being named editor of the paper in 1947. Harrison left the "Sentinel" in 1952 to begin his own syndicated column, which ran until his death in 1965.
Content Description
Collection includes correspondence (1948-1974); newsclippings (1949-1968), by or about Harrison; unpublished manuscripts, including "Reminiscences" by Harrison; and miscellaneous memorabilia, all relating to Harrison's career and life.
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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- New Mexico.
- Reporters and reporting -- New Mexico.
Geographical Names
- New Mexico -- History -- 1848-
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts.
Occupations
- Journalists -- New Mexico.
Titles within the Collection
- Albuquerque journal.
- Gallup independent.
- New Mexico sentinel.
