Lincoln O'Brien papers, 1932-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O'Brien, Lincoln, 1907-
- Title
- Lincoln O'Brien papers
- Dates
- 1932-1972 (inclusive)19321972
- Quantity
- .9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05507
- 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
Lincoln O'Brien (1907- ) spent his career in newspaper writing, editing and publishing. He was involved with several New England newspapers before moving to New Mexico in 1949, where he was president of New Mexico Newspapers, Inc. At various times, he published daily newspapers in Las Vegas, Tucumcari, Artesia, Gallup, and Farmington, New Mexico.
Content Description
The collection includes correspondence and informational files related to newspapers in 30 towns, mostly in New Mexico and Colorado (1949-1969); a small amount of correspondence (1939-1968); a scrapbook of photocopied newspaper clippings (1938-1972); photocopied newspaper clippings related to O'Brien's career (1935-1972); and miscellaneous other materials.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Newspaper publishing -- Colorado.
- Newspaper publishing -- New Mexico.
- Newspapers.
Corporate Names
- New Mexico Newspapers, Inc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Journalists.
