Clay Felker papers, 1944-1996.

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Felker, Clay. Clay Felker papers, 1944-1996.

Clay Felker papers, 1944-1996.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/680731895

Collection includes materials from Felker's journalism career, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1968 through 1981. The majority of the materials relate to Felker's publishing and editorial work on NEW YORK Magazine, NEW WEST Magazine, VILLAGE VOICE, ESQUIRE, and DAILY NEWS TONIGHT. Included are story ideas and correspondence with various writers and editors; drafts of articles and columns; contract and legal negotiations, including his loss of NEW YORK and its spin-offs to Rupert Murdoch in 1976; correspondence, both congratulatory and condoling, from Felker's fans and friends; budgetary materials for the publications, including circulation, advertising, and salary information; press clippings and news coverage of Felker's career; Felker's employment contracts; and other miscellaneous materials. Includes a small amount of material discussing Felker's investment in MS. Magazine in 1972. Other materials relate to Felker's short time as a producer for 20th Century Fox. Also includes copies of Duke University CHRONICLE, 1948-1952, dating from Felker's years as a writer and editor; copies of THE BLUE JACKET, 1944-1945, a newspaper dating from Felker's years as a sports editor; some personal correspondence and materials from Felker's friends and family; and some other miscellaneous material.

9000 items (14.0 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library