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[Realia], 1957-2002

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Herbert G. Klein's career in journalism and communications Copley Newspapers subseries consists of correspondence, clippings, photographs, notes, typescripts, transcripts, publications, appointment books, questionnaires, receipts, audiocassettes, ephemera, realia, reports, compact discs, and motion pictures, 1946-2009, created, collected and used by Herbert G. Klein during his long career as a journalist and communications professional. Included are copies of Klein's articles, columns, and editorials (clippings and typescripts) published in various Copley Newspaper publications, primarily the San Diego Union; information about the Copley Newspapers Borrego Springs editorial and publishers conferences and Copley Newspaper management and board meetings; Klein's expense account receipts and reports; photographs of Klein and members of the Copley staff at various events and venues; various reports and publications collected by Klein for use during his duties as both a Copley and Metromedia executive; notes for, transcripts, and recordings of speeches and remarks made by Klein; documents about the merger and management of the San Diego Union and the San Diego Tribune; information about trips made by Klein as a journalist and Copley representative; and clippings and related material about the 1964 and 1966 elections. Many of the files include material about Klein's community and public service work; this material was interfiled with his professional files. Also included are articles by and about Klein that appeared in non-Copley publications, and clippings and copies of non-Copley publications collected by Klein.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-2002

Creator

Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE. Advance notice required for access. The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 293.66 Linear Feet (257 boxes, 1 flat file drawer)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Contents

[Box 156: SDX official delegate plastic file protector, 1957; Copley journalism award, Best Editorial on a Local Issue in 1963, presented to HGK 2/21/64; James S. Copley Ring of Truth Award, 2002, "For recognizing the vital role that newspapers would play in the September 11th aftermath and the importance of immediately reaching out to the community"; Miscellaneous undated business cards; AFTRA medal; Press Club of San Francisco nameplate; Name plaque for San Diego Union, undated; Union-Tribune refund card; ASNE badge; Omaha World-Herald business card. Box 157: San Diego Union-Evening Tribune desk clock and set to HGK from associates, June 3, 1959; Ring of Truth Award (hand bell); Plaque in appreciation of 28 years of service to Copley Newspapers, 1968; Scissor used by HGK to make up page layout for San Diego Union; Medal commemorating the "new" Union-Tribune, February 2, 1992; Medal commemorating the Copley Newspapers Borrego Conference, 1984; San Diego Tribune, December 2, 1895-February 1, 1992, commemorative plate. Box 162: Ring of Truth Awards: 1984: First Place General Excellence in Makeup, 1978: Best Spot News Story, 2002: Special Award; 1994 IFE badge; 55th Annual Copley Conference, February 1984, lighter in shape of bell.]

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

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Doheny Memorial Library 206
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