Beckett, Henry

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Henry Beckett (1889-1969) was a reporter with the New York Post from 1924 to 1968. During World War I he reported for the Cincinnati Post while serving in a cavalry unit and later participated in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He interrupted his career to join the United States Army again in 1942 for the duration of World War II. Beckett also loved music and was a friend of social activist John Haynes Holmes.

From the description of Henry Beckett papers, 1830-1970 (bulk 1918-1970) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 659863803
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referencedIn Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933. Papers, 1847-1933 Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Beckett, Henry. Henry Beckett papers, 1830-1970 (bulk 1918-1970) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Vol. CCXLIll (ff. 390). Jan.-July 1837.includes:ff. 1, 205 James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1825-1843.ff. 4, 33, 95, 259 Charles William Vane, Baron Stewart; formerly Stewart; 3rd Marquess of Londonderry: Corres... British Library
creatorOf Ontario Agricultural College. Students. Ex-students of the Ontario Agricultural College : 1890. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn John Haynes Holmes Papers, 1899-1983, (bulk 1935-1964) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn George Balanchine archive, 1924-1989 (inclusive), 1961-1983 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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correspondedWith Holmes, John Haynes, 1879-1964. person
associatedWith Johnson, Hall, 1888-1970. person
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correspondedWith Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933 person
associatedWith Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965. person
associatedWith Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957. person
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