Holden, W. Sprague (Willis Sprague), 1909-1973

Willis Sprague Holden was born in 1909, the son of Charles W. and Marie Sprague Holden. Coming from a family of writers, it was natural for W.S. Holden to go into journalism. As head of WSU's Journalism Department for twenty-four years, his acquaintances were many and noteworthy. Among the letters in the collection are those from U.S. Congressman William M. Brodhead, television weatherman Sonny Eliot, Michigan Governor William Milliken, poet Naomi Long Madgett, and travel Correspondent George Pierrot (Box 1:4; 1:7 and 1:8). Holden died in 1973.

From the description of W. Sprague Holden papers, 1899-1980 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 55959387

Professor of Journalism at Wayne State Univerity in Michigan, W. Sprague Holden visited Australia during 1956-57 as a Fulbright Scholar. As a result of his visit, he published "Australia goes to press" in 1961. While in Australia, he was invited to join a safari to the North-West of Western Australia. This safari, led by Malcolm Uren and including eastern states newspaper editors, was designed to publicise the potential of the then almost unknown North-West of Western Australia.

From the description of Matilda, with me, [196-?] [manuscript]. [196-?] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 271610557

Journalist and Dept. of Journalism chairman, Wayne State University.

From the description of Papers, 1900-1969 (bulk 1954-1968). (Wayne State University). WorldCat record id: 28414368