Arthur C. Deck papers 1962-1980

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Arthur C. Deck papers 1962-1980

The Arthur C. Deck papers (1962-1980) consist of materials collected by Deck in his capacity as an officer of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The collection includes primarily correspondence from and about the American Society of Newspaper Editors concerning membership, finances, and other internal matters. Also included are correspondence, legal briefs, legislative bills, and reports concerning freedom of the press, freedom of information, and press-bar and press-government controversies.

4.5 linear feet

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American society of newspaper editors

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The American Society of Newspaper Editors was founded in 1922. The first president was Casper Yost of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat . From the guide to the American Society of Newspaper Editors Records, 1964-1966, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Deck, Arthur C., 1908-1981.

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Executive editor of "Salt Lake Tribune," officer of American Society of Newspaper Editors. From the description of Papers, 1962-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122607586 Arthur C. Deck was born on 20 February 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1928 with a degree in mining engineering. Not being able to find a job in that field, he went to work for the old Salt Lake Telegram where he worked his way up from city beat reporter to exec...