Clifton M. Utley Papers, 1930-1960

Summary Information

Title: Clifton M. Utley Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1930-1960

Creator:
  • Utley, Clifton M., 1904-1978
Call Number: U.S. Mss 26AF

Quantity: 32.8 c.f. (82 archives boxes)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of a news commentator who specialized in coverage of foreign affairs. The bulk of the collection is composed of radio scripts, mainly 1935-1960, and television scripts, 1949-1959. Utley broadcast his news reports and commentary over several Chicago stations, but the majority of the work originated from the NBC stations, WMAQ-WNBQ, either for local or network broadcast. In addition to scripts for his regularly scheduled programs on these stations, there are materials for specials, substitutions, and guest appearances; the BBC program American Commentary, 1945-1953; and Frayn Utley's program, 1940-1941, and her appearances in substitution for or in collaboration with her husband. Of the correspondence, 1938-1959, a few letters concern sponsorship and contracts, but the majority are from Utley's audience; these are accompanied occasionally by carbon copies of Utley's replies. Supplementing these papers are a few lectures and addresses, some of which were given in behalf of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Utley also wrote a by-lined column for the Chicago Sun-Times, 1951-1953, which is available on microfilm in the Historical Society Library.

Language: English

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