Guide to the Edward R. Murrow Letter MSS.2541
Murrow, Edward R.
- Author:
Finding aid prepared by Amanda Haldy
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
September, 2009.
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
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English
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Edward R. Murrow Letter
- Unit ID:
MSS.2541
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.1 Linear feet (1 Letter, 1 Envelope)
- Dates:
1953 April 1
- Abstract:
Edward R. Murrow writes in thanks for a recent letter of interest from a radio program listener, Miss Marian Speiden.
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation note
Edward R. Murrow Letter, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
Gift of Wade Hall, 2006.
Biographical/Historical note
Edward R. Murrow was an American reporter sent overseas by CBS during World War II--a tour of journalism that made his name a household word back home. After his return to the states, Murrow, along with Fred Friendly, produced a radio news show called "Hear it Now" before later translating the program to television, where it became, "See it Now."
- Processing Information:
Processed by
Amanda Haldy, 2009.
Scope and Contents note
Contains thanks for a recent letter of interest from a radio program listener, Miss Marian Speiden. The letter is type-written on Mr. Murrow's letterhead and includes Mr. Murrow's signature.
Edward R. Murrow Letter Box SC0024 Folder 2541.01