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Clark Kinnaird papers, 1858-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kinnaird, Clark, 1901-1983.
- Title
- Clark Kinnaird papers
- Dates
- 1858-1977 (inclusive)18581977
1919-1977 (bulk)19191977 - Quantity
- 18 cubic feet (34 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06413
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Clark Kinnaird (1901-1983), a writer, worked as a newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher from 1921-1930. He became an editor for King Features Syndicate in 1930, an association which continued until 1970 except for a brief period between 1937-1939. From 1949-1970, he was a syndicated columnist, broadcaster, and book reviewer. Kinnaird wrote or edited several books and numerous articles under his own name and also used the pen names John Paul Adams and Edgar Poe Norris. His topics included World War II, sports, current events, comic strips, history and biography.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes correspondence, much involving well-known writers and cartoonists (1919-1976); drawings and paintings including several by Bruce Patterson and Gilbert Tompkins; book reviews, chiefly by Kinnaird; manuscripts by authors including Ambrose Bierce, John H. Craige, Ward Greene, and Eddie Rickenbacker; poetry including autographed pieces by Vincent Starrett; photographs; scrapbooks; radio scripts; King Features promotional materials; galley proofs of articles by Kinnaird and others; reviews; press releases; newspaper clippings; personal memorabilia; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American.
- Cartoonists -- United States.
- Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States.
- Dionne quintuplets.
- Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc.
- Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. -- Comics.
- Poets, American.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945.
Corporate Names
- Dutch Treat Club.
- King Features Syndicate.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Cartoons (humorous images)
- Drawings.
- Photographs.
- Poetry.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
- Watercolors.
Occupations
- Authors.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Adams, John Paul.
- Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?
- Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936.
- Caniff, Milton Arthur, 1907-1988.
- Craige, John Houston.
- Dafoe, Allan Roy, 1883-
- Eckhardt, George H.
- Furnas, J. C. (Joseph Chamberlain), 1905-2001.
- Goldberg, Rube, 1883-1970.
- Greene, Ward, 1892-1956.
- Gross, Milt, 1895-1953.
- Gruber, Frank, 1904-1969.
- Hearst, William Randolph, 1908-1993.
- Patterson, Bruce.
- Rascoe, Burton, 1892-1957.
- Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973.
- Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974.
- Tompkins, Gilbert.
- Winchell, Walter, 1897-1972.
