McCormick, Robert R. (Robert Rutherford), 1880-1955
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1880 - 1955
Biography
Robert Rutherford McCormick (born July 30, 1880, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.; died April 1, 1955, Wheaton, Illinois) was an American newspaper editor and publisher, popularly known as Colonel McCormick, whose idiosyncratic editorials made him the personification of conservative journalism in the United States. Under his direction the Chicago Tribune achieved the largest circulation among American standard-sized newspapers and led the world in newspaper advertising revenue.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Robert R. McCormick. Bound collections of speeches
Collection
Identifier: I-130
Abstract
Col. Robert R. McCormick delivered a weekly radio address over WGN, and spoke frequently on other occasions. This series consists of collections of printed versions of his addresses (including some typescripts) that have been bound into volumes. His talks cover a wide range of topics, but primarily involve his views on the United States, relations with other countries (including World War II), the Army, and the newspaper business.
Dates:
1924 - 1946
Robert R. McCormick. Recordings of speeches; recordings of operas and operettas
Collection
Identifier: I-55
Abstract
This series was formed around recordings of the speeches of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. (The series contains both the original transcription discs, and later copies on magnetic tape.) These speeches are primarly those given during a weekly musical broadcast, but include a few speeches delivered on other occasions. The topics covered by McCormick in his speeches include American history, politics and...
Dates:
1938 - 1957
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (I)
Collection
Identifier: I-29
Abstract
This series is one of a group that together represent the speeches and other writings of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. These collections primarily represent McCormick's weekly radio addresses, but they include speeches delivered on other occasions, and writings published as pamphlets and books. (McCormick's unpublished memoirs were also delivered originally as radio speeches). This series covers the years...
Dates:
Through 1941
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (II)
Collection
Identifier: I-30
Abstract
This series is one of a group that together represent the speeches and other writings of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. These collections primarily represent McCormick's weekly radio addresses, but they include speeches delivered on other occasions, and writings published as pamphlets and books. (McCormick's unpublished memoirs were also delivered originally as radio speeches). This series covers the years...
Dates:
1942 - 1949-09
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (III)
Collection
Identifier: I-31
Abstract
This series is one of a group that together represent the speeches and other writings of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. These collections primarily represent McCormick's weekly radio addresses, but they include speeches delivered on other occasions, and writings published as pamphlets and books. (McCormick's unpublished memoirs were also delivered originally as radio speeches). This series covers the period...
Dates:
1949-11 - 1951-09-28
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (IV)
Collection
Identifier: I-32
Abstract
This series is one of a group that together represent the speeches and other writings of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. These collections primarily represent McCormick's weekly radio addresses, but they include speeches delivered on other occasions, and writings published as pamphlets and books. (McCormick's unpublished memoirs were also delivered originally as radio speeches). This series covers the period...
Dates:
1951-09-29 - 1953
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (V)
Collection
Identifier: I-33
Abstract
This series is one of a group that together represent the speeches and other writings of Col. Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune. These collections primarily represent McCormick's weekly radio addresses, but they include speeches delivered on other occasions, and writings published as pamphlets and books. (McCormick's unpublished memoirs were also delivered originally as radio speeches). This series covers the period...
Dates:
1954 - 1955