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John W. Taylor papers, 1935-1944

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Taylor, John W.
Title
John W. Taylor papers
Dates
1935-1944 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
04347
Summary
John W. Taylor was a journalist and newspaper editor. Collection contains newspaper articles and an editorial.
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

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

John W. Taylor (1891-1971) was a journalist and newspaper editor. He began his career with the U.S. News and World Report between 1934 and 1937 in Washington, D.C. Taylor worked as editor from 1937 to 1952 of the Bureau of National Affairs’ “Labor Relations Reporter” publication. He then served as director of BNA until 1959 when he retired.

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Content Description

Collection contains items written by Taylor for the “State of the Union” column of the U.S. News and World Report; approximately 2,000 articles written from 1935 to 1936; and an editorial by David Lawrence for the U. S. News and World Report about the death of John W. Taylor’s son, Sherman Taylor, in Italy during World War II.

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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.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Eva Taylor in September 1972.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John W. Taylor at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Inventories

    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 for 1 box.

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Subject Terms

  • Agriculture.
  • Air mail service.
  • Depressions -- 1929.
  • Economics.
  • Farming.
  • Journalism.
  • Journalists.
  • Labor.
  • Railroads.

Corporate Names

  • Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
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