Hal Fry collection 1849-1999

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Hal Fry collection 1849-1999

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This collection consists of a manuscript of "Print It!" 150 Years of the Akron Beacon Journal, scattered Akron Beacon Journal company newsletters and staff directories, 1976-1994, including a commemorative booklet celebrating the newspaper's 150th anniversary; a Society of Professional Journalists commemorative booklet honoring John S. Knight; a photocopy of the diary of Horace Canfield, an employee of the newspaper during the 1850s and 1860s; and miscellaneous personal papers.

2 boxes (2 linear ft.)

Akron-Summit County Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7565384

Akron-Summit County Public Library

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Akron-Summit County Public Library. Special Collections Division

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Connelly, Elizabeth.

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Canfield, Horace, 1803-1853

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Fry, Hal.

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Hal Fry was an editorial writer and newsroom editor for the Akron Beacon Journal for 34 years until his retirement in 1983. During his retirement he continued to edit books and wrote "Print It!" 150 Years of the Akron Beacon Journal in commemoration of the newspaper's 150th anniversary in 1989. The Beacon Journal printed an article about him on November 16, 2004, following his death; his obituary appeared on November 17. From the description of Hal Fry collection 1849-1999 (Akron-Sum...