Papers, 1937-1970.

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Papers, 1937-1970.

Correspondence, programs, speeches, notes on columns, and newspaper clippings. The collection is useful to the study of Maher's life and interest in government and the attitudes exhibited in the Cleveland Press concerning political issues and their coverage.

1.20 linear ft.

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Cleveland Press

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The City Club of Cleveland was established in 1912 to provide a platform for the discussion of issues of contemporary interest. The first board of directors included Edward Baker, Dr. Robert Bishop, Arthur Baldwin, Starr Cadwallader, Walter Flory, Rabbi Moses Gries, Amasa Mather, Daniel Morgan and Reverend Worth Tippy. Morgan served as the club's first president, while Edward Baker and Amasa Mather were selected as vice-president and treasurer respectively. Mayo Fesler, instrumental...

Maher, Richard L., 1903-1972.

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Political editor for the Cleveland Press for over 40 years, covering local, state and national government. After working for the Cleveland News, Maher joined the Cleveland Press in 1928, became assistant city editor in 1929, and politics editor in 1932. He was active in Catholic charities and helped found St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village, Ohio. He co-authored two books with Robert S. Allen, Our Fair City, and, Our Sovereign State. From the description of Papers, 1937-1970. (Rhinelan...