James E. Scripps papers, 1858-1940.

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James E. Scripps papers, 1858-1940.

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Papers of Scripps and of the James E. Scripps Trust established to ensure that control of Scripps's Evening News Association would remain with his immediate family. Series in the collection include: biographical material, notably unpublished biography and personal diaries, 1858-1868 and 1872-1881; business records of various Scripps newspapers and publishing companies; George H. Scripps probate records; and James E. Scripps trust records.

9 linear ft. and 2 oversized v.

Bentley Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7359432

Bentley Historical Library

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Scripps family.

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Scripps, George H., d. 1900.

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Scripps, James E. (James Edmund), 1835-1906

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James E. Scripp, journalist, newspaper publisher, author. Born in London, came to Rushville, Ill., in 1844 and attended business college in Chicago. In 1857 worked for the Chicago Tribune and then the staff of the Detroit Daily Advertiser (in 1859). Established the Detroit Evening News which became the Detroit Daily News in 1873, and soon became the leading paper in Michigan. With brothers and sister established papers in Cleveland and St. Louis. Elected state senator. Became ill, traveled to Eu...

Evening News Association.

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