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Don Gale papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2584

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, radio and television editorials, and materials pertaining to the National Broadcast Editorial Association (NBEA). It also contains the research materials and drafts of Gale's biography of I. J. Wagner, Bags to Riches. Included in these research materials are many personal documents of the Wagner family, particularly Rose, "Izzy," and Jeanne Wagner.

Dates

  • 1932-2008

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material 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 Note

G. Donald Gale received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Utah and received an honorary doctorate from Southern Utah University. He has worked extensively in radio, television, and publication and has delivered numerous public speeches.

Extent

6.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Abstract

This collection (1932-2008) contains materials pertaining to Don Gale's involvement with journalism and the National Broadcast Editorial Association (NBEA). It also contains drafts and research materials of his biography of I. J. Wagner, Bags to Riches.

Arrangement

The first 5 boxes of the collection concern Gale's involvement with broadcasting and editorializing. Boxes 6-10 hold the manuscript drafts and research materials of Bags to Riches. Box 11 houses the remaining non-standard sized items.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Don Gale in 2011.

Separated Materials

Photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Emma McFarland in 2011.
Title
Inventory of the Don Gale papers, 1932-2008
Author
Finding aid created by Emma McFarland
Date
© 2011 (last modified: 2020)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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