AHJ_ah06699 Inventory of the Carol Weld papers, 1904-1979 Weld (Carol) Papers Processed by Matthew Francis University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2010

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Matthew Francis September, 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Weld, Carol Carol Weld papers 1904-1979 06699 6.7 cubic ft. (11 boxes + 1 oversized folder) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The collection contains papers and artifacts relating to the journalistic career and life of Carol Weld. Arrangement of the Collection

The collection has been divided into three series.

 Biography of Carol Weld

Carol Weld (named Florence Carol Greene), was born in 1904. During her childhood she was the stepdaughter of writer H.P. Lovecraft due to his marriage to her mother, Sonia Greene. As a journalist, she served as a foreign press correspondent in France during the 1930s and 1940s, and claimed to be the first American to report on the abdication of British King Edward VIII in 1936. During World War II Weld worked for the British American Ambulance Corp as the organizer and co-chairman of the West Coast Committee for the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps in France. From the 1930s to the end of her career, Weld wrote extensively on animal issues and rights. She worked as a reporter for various news organizations, including the “Chicago Tribune,” “United Press International,” and “Script Magazine,” before serving as director of advertising for RKO Radio in Miami, Florida and editor of the “New Smyrna News.” Weld died on March 31, 1979.

 Scope and Content

The Carol Weld papers contain papers and artifacts relating to the life and journalistic career of Carol Weld. Significant materials include various writings by Weld, correspondence (approximately half of which is in French), scrapbooks, photographs, and a French papier-mâché mask collection.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

 Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Carol Weld at the date of processing.

 Acquisition Information

This material was received from Carol Weld (1975-1979) and Peter Zheutlin (2010).

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.

 Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms British American Ambulance Corps. Journalism. Foreign correspondents--France--Paris. Animal rights. Paris (France) Scrapbooks. Masks (costume). Papier-mâché. Journalists. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Journalism Politics, Government, and Law Military Container List Series I. Writings

Sub-series 1. Manuscripts

1 1 Deadline for Death (by Noel Wood) circa 1950s 1 2-4 The "Dumb" Celebrities (Animals in the News) circa 1960s 1 5 The French Cafe 1960 1 6 Marigold, or, The Pink Elephant 1973 1 7 Wings of Mercy (by Kenneth Higgins and Carol Weld) undated 1 8 Woman's Place in the Home undated Sub-series 2. Printed Materials

2 Article - "The Cat-Lover" from the National Humane Review 1969 2 Article - "Mississippi's Miracle Town" from Coronet 1951 2 Article - "A Paris Fashion Cable" from Stage 1937 2 Article - "Paris is not so Gay" from Script 1940 2 Article - "President Kennedy's Russian Dog Pushinka" from Pet Fair 1967 2 Article - "King Bites Dog" from Omnibook Magazine 1940 2 Article - "What'll They Wear Next? Fashion Forecast for Out-of-Towners" from Metropolitan Shopping Guide undated 2 Articles - Newspaper Clippings circa 1950s 2 Articles - Newspaper and Magazine Clippings - Three Scrapbooks circa 1932-1953 11 Articles - Newspaper and Magazine Clippings (Including Photographs and Correspondence) - Scrapbook 1934-1939 3 Book - Animals are Like That! (by Frank Buck and Carol Weld) 1939 Series II. Professional and Personal Papers

3 2-8 Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities circa 1950s-1960s 4 1-10 Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities circa 1950s-1960s 5 1 Book File - The "Dumb" Celebrities circa 1950s-1960s 5 2 Cards (Includes Greeting, Business, and Post Cards) undated 5 3 Correspondence (Several Letters in French) 1933-1965 5 4 Drawings by Weld (6 Items) undated 5 5 Legal Documents - Passport, Immigration Papers, Press Authorization 1932-1935 5 6 Newspaper Editing - New Smyrna Times 1954 5 7 Obituary 1979 5 8 Photographs - Portraits and Professional (Appox. 30 Items) circa 1904-1940s 11 Scrapbook - British American Ambulance Corp 1940-1942 Series III. Artifacts and Ephemera

6 Book - Americans in France: A Directory 1932 6 Booklets (Miscellaneous) circa 1920s-1940s 6 Cigarette Case with Notes Inside circa 1939 6 Chicago Tribune Arm Band 1934 7 Ephemera from Time in France circa 1930s 8-10 French Papier-Mâché Masks - Includes French Politicians, Hitler, Haile Selassie, Mythical Creatures, and Others circa 1930s-1940s 7 Nazi Armband, Luftwaffe Insignia, and Hitler Toilet Paper circa 1940s 7 Newspapers and Magazine Articles (Miscellaneous) circa 1940s-1970s Oversized Folder Poster - "Allied Air Offensive Against Germany up to January 1, 1941" undated Oversized Folder Posters - British Tourism (10 Items) undated Oversized Folder Posters - "Help Britain Finish the Job!" (5 Items) circa 1940s Additional Container Lists

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