Craig Wirth papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1310

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Craig Wirth papers (1922-2001) contain correspondence, scripts, reports, directories, financial records, press releases, television publicity material, news clippings, and other materials surrounding the broadcasting career of Craig Wirth.

Dates

1922-2001

Creator

Wirth, Craig (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Craig Brandon Wirth (b.1952) was born and raised in Montana. He received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Utah in 1974, and an M.A in Urban Affairs Journalism from the University of Wisconsin in 1976. He has worked in many capacities in broadcast journalism, primarily as a feature reporter, at broadcasting stations in Salt Lake City (KCPX-TV, KUTV, KTVX-TV), Milwaukee (WTMJ AM-TV), New York (WOR-TV), and Los Angeles (KCBS-TV, KCAL-TV). He was a feature reporter on ABC's "Good Morning America." He also has worked in cable broadcasting. He was a Los Angeles Bureau Reporter on CNBC. He was a Traveling Correspondent and Co-Host of "American Entrepreneur" for the Financial News Network. He was the Host and Co-Executive Producer for "Famous Footsteps" on the Travel Channel. In recognition of his outstanding feature reporting and writing, Craig Wirth has been nominated for seven New York and Los Angeles Emmy Awards, winning four, two for his 1985 feature "Why New Jersey Has No State Song," one for a 1987 feature "Turkeys," and one for a 1985 feature "Punk Hair Cut." He also won four ABC Affiliates Americana Feature Contest Awards, and four Ace National Cable Awards, two for Best Program Host ("American Entrepreneur") in 1990 and 1991, and two for Best Documentary ("Rubles to Riches" and "Berlin Reborn") in 1990. He was the University of Utah Department of Communications "Outstanding Alumni" of 1992, and the University of Wisconsin Journalism School's "Outstanding Young Alumni" of 1986. He received the California A.P. Mark Twain Award in Writing in 1986. He was an instructor at the University of Utah and Westminster College (1977-1981), a Visiting Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Wisconsin (1983), and a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Southern California (1988-1990). Craig Wirth co-owned and served as President of Wirth/Salomon Productions of New York City, and also co-owned KCNY Radio of Moab(1978-1987).

Extent

24.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Craig Wirth.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 1-7) University of Utah, 1992.

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 8-9) University of Utah, 1993.

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 10-29) University of Utah, 1998.

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 30-33) University of Utah, 2002.

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 34-52) University of Utah, 2002.

Donated by Craig Wirth (bx 53-59) University of Utah, 2004 .