William A. Emerson papers, 1949-1986.

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William A. Emerson papers, 1949-1986.

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The collection consists of the papers of William A. Emerson, Jr., from 1949 to 1986. The papers consist of correspondence, writings, newspaper clippings, printed material, and artwork. The correspondence concerns Emerson's work as a journalist for COLLIER'S and NEWSWEEK, in addition to his tenure as editor of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. The collection also includes some of Emerson's personal correspondence, which document his other activities, including his work with charity and church organizations. Writings include drafts of essays and columns that later appeared in print, in addition to notes for his speeches. The majority of the newspaper clippings are of Bill Emerson's columns and articles. The collection also includes an original watercolor cartoon of William A. Emerson by political cartoonist, Robert Ariail.

6 linear ft. (6 boxes and 1 oversized paper (OP))

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7129515

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Ariail, Robert B.

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Emerson, William A., 1923-2009

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William A. Emerson, Jr., journalist, editor, and author, was born in 1923 in North Carolina and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. In the early 1950s Emerson wrote for COLLIER'S magazine. From 1953-1961, Emerson was the chief of NEWSWEEK'S Atlanta Bureau, and from 1965 to 1969 he served as the editor of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. Emerson also wrote THE JESUS STORY, published in 1971. Emerson often wrote under the byline Bill Emerson. From the description of William A. Emerson papers, 1949-1...