Don Wharton papers, 1941-1945 [manuscript].

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Don Wharton papers, 1941-1945 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26064094

The collection includes letters, 1941-1945, to and from Don Wharton, many related to Wharton's work as a journalist during World War II. Included are letters from editors, particularly at the "Reader's Digest" and "Look," about articles Wharton was writing for them, and letters to and from editors at other magazines proposing or rejecting ideas. There are also letters dealing with securing clearance for Wharton to write on certain topics, to interview various persons, and to visit sites like war material production factories or army bases. There are also a few memos-to-file that Wharton wrote about various activities and a small number of letters from Rex Stout and Paul Gallico about assignments that were available through the Writers' War Board. Also included are many letters from soldiers and civilians who had read Wharton's articles and wished to comment on them. An article that elicited especially stong reaction was a 1944 column on the fate of soldiers who deserted from the army. There are also family letters that document war-related activities of family members. Of particular interest are those relating to one of Wharton's brothers-in-law, who was missing in action in the Pacific. There are also two photographs: one from 1941 of Wharton at an army base, and the other of a group of unidentified soldiers.

140 items (0.5 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7153946

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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