Ann Landers papers, 1947-2002.

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Ann Landers papers, 1947-2002.

1947-2002

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Scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, texts of speech, correspondence, photographs, manuscripts of her books, and other papers of Ann Landers, primarily regarding her career as an advice columnist for the Chicago Sun Times and later for the Chicago Tribune, and in syndication to newspapers throughout the United States. Scrapbooks (66 vol.) contain her newspaper column, "Ask Ann Landers" (1957-2002; boxes 1-48), and other newspaper clippings, articles, photos, etc. about Landers' journalism career, social service activities, and personal matters (1947-1987; boxes 49-66). Includes items about her community service in the B'nai B'rith, Anti-Defamation League, and Red Cross in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (1947-1954) and her work, speaking engagements, etc. in Chicago (1954 to 1987). Topics on which she commented and enlisted experts to provide knowledgeable perspectives included marriage, sex, teenagers, dating, mental health, spending habits, social practices of many types, and relations between people of different religions, races, and genders.

107.25 linear ft. (76 boxes)

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