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Matthew and Hannah Josephson papers, 1916-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978; Josephson, Hannah
- Title
- Matthew and Hannah Josephson papers
- Dates
- 1916-1976 (inclusive)19161976
- Quantity
- 24.10 cubic feet (49 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03279
- 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
Matthew Josephson (1899-1978) and Hannah Geffen Josephson (1900-1976) were married in 1920 shortly after they graduated from Columbia University. After graduation Hannah took a job as a reporter for the New York "American" and Matthew was editor of "Broom" magazine from 1922-1924 and later an account representative with several stock brokerage firms. Both of the Josephsons lived in Paris from 1926-1928, working as writers.
They returned to the U.S. in 1928 where Matthew was a writer for "Transition" magazine from 1928-1930 and then as editor at "The New Republic" from 1931-1932. After 1932 he was an author and biographer. Hannah worked as editor of publications for the American Academy of Arts and Letters from 1949-1965. She also worked as an author and biographer. Together they wrote the biography "Al Smith: Hero of the Cities" in 1969.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to the Josephsons' careers as writers and includes personal and professional correspondence (1916-1976); speeches (1935-1967); research notes used to write their books; and the galleys and manuscripts for many of their biographies and other works.
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
Geographical Names
Form or Genre Terms
Occupations
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Josephson, Hannah -- Golden threads.
- Josephson, Hannah -- Jeanette Rankin.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Al Smith.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Edison.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Empire of the air.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Infidel in the temple.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Jean-Jacques Rosseau.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Life among the surrealists.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Money lords.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- President makers.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Robber barons.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Sidney Hillman, statesman of American labor.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Stendahl.
- Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978 -- Victor Hugo.
