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John T. Flynn papers , 1928-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Flynn, John T., 1882-1964
- Title
- John T. Flynn papers
- Dates
- 1928-1960 (inclusive)19281960
- Quantity
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48 linear feet, (32 containers)
- Collection Number
- Coll 116
- Summary
- John T. Flynn (October 25, 1882-April 13, 1964) was an American journalist and political writer. The collection contains correspondence, literary manuscripts, scripts of radio broadcasts and other addresses, and reference files that reflect Flynn's career as a writer and his interests in business, economics, politics.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Collective Name Index to the Research Collection of Conservative and Libertarian Studies for a cross-referenced index to names of correspondents in this collection, if any, and 37 related University of Oregon collections, including dates of correspondence. See index instructions on use.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John Thomas Flynn, born on October 25, 1882, was a newspaperman, essayist, radio commentator, biographer, and authors of books on current affairs. For ten years he was a columnist for the New Republic, and for six years an associate editor of Collier's. Magazines ranging from Harper's to National Review featured his articles , and he was a frequent contributor to Reader's Digest, either as author or editor. Through his radio broadcasts, particularly the series "Behind the Headlines," he reached a large national audience. His early books were on economic subjects; later his books were critical commentaries on national and international trends, the best-known being Country Squire in the White House and The Road Ahead. From 1940, he was one of the most literate and influential spokesmen among those who saw current events as evidence of a socialistic or communistic conspiracy in politics, religion, economics, and communication. He died on April 13, 1964.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John T. Flynn Papers include 44 book manuscripts for 22 titles, of which 18 are by Flynn, one by congressman Martin Dies (though this is said to have been ghost-written by Flynn), and one by Herbert Hoover. There are about 800 manuscripts of periodical articles, including Mr. Flynn's column for the New Republic, and his syndicated articles for the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Scripts of his broadcasts, and manuscripts of his speeches and non-series radio addresses are included.
The correspondence of about 7, 200 letters, both with organizations and individuals, reflects Flynn's special interests. There are substantial letter files for the American Writer's Association, Committee for Constitutional Government, Merwin K. Hart, Herbert Hoover, Lewis Mumford, Gerald P. Nye, Burton K. Wheeler, Homer Bone, George W. Robnett, and Robert E. Wood, among others. The file concerning the New York chapter of the America First Committee also includes important correspondence.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century--Correspondence
- Conservatives--United States
- Conservativism--United States
- Groups and organizations--Ku Klux Klan
- United States--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970
- Dies, Martin, 1900-1972
- Hart, Merwin Kimball, 1881-1962
- Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
- McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957
- Robnett, George W. (George Washington), 1890-1970
Corporate Names
- America First Committee
- American Writers Association
- Committee for Constitutional Government
Form or Genre Terms
- Radio scripts
