CUMMING, JOSEPH.
Joseph Cumming papers, 1949-2008

Emory University

Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-6887

marbl@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8z5zk

Descriptive Summary

Creator:Cumming, Joseph.
Title: Joseph Cumming papers, 1949-2008
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 942
Extent:18.5 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:Papers of journalist Joseph Cumming, including correspondence with the Newsweek Bureau, subject files relating to New Learning, writings, and notebooks.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Source

Gift, 2002, with subsequent additions.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Joseph Cumming papers, Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Processing

Unprocessed collection.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Joseph Cumming, former reporter for Newsweek and professor of mass communications at West Georgia College.

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains the papers of Joseph Cumming from 1949-2008. The papers include correspondence with the Newsweek Bureau, subject files relating to New Learning and other topics, and writings. The collection also contains a substantial number of notebooks that Cumming kept beginning in 1964 through 1998, which include diary entries, poetry, story notes, and other observations about his life and work.

Arrangement Note

Unprocessed collection.

Container List

Box Folder Content
1 - Correspondence, Newsweek, 1960s-1981
2 - Notebooks, 1964-1978
3 - Notebooks, 1979-1983
4 - Notebooks, 1985-November 1987
5 - Notebooks, December 1987-May 1991
6 - Notebooks, June 1991-1995
7 - Notebooks, January 1996-January 1998
8 - Printed material, by Cumming
9 - Speeches, "minor works"
10-12 - Subject files, New Learning, 1980s-2002
13-15 - Subject files, 1970-2008
16 - Writings, 1963-2002
17 - Writings, correspondence with literary agent, 1963-1976
8 - Writings, "major projects," 1977-1996
19 - Writings, (articles, poems), 1949-1960s
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