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 12 Collections and/or Records:
Baker Brownell (1887-1965) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 12/1/3
Abstract
Baker Brownell enjoyed a rich and varied career as a soldier, newspaper man, popular teacher and lecturer, prolific writer and minor power, and scholar concerned with the dynamics of both the "small community" and the larger "human community" of which it formed an important component. During his lifetime, much of which was spent as a member of the faculty at Northwestern, Brownell achieved a national reputation based upon both his recognized abilities as a lecturer and teacher and his...
Dates:
1904-1965
Chicago tribune. John M. Flynn files
Collection
Identifier: XI-174
Abstract
This collection represents files (chiefly clippings from newspapers and magazines) created by John M. ("Jack") Flynn (Tribune writer; died 1971-12-31) to help him when preparing speeches for Colonel Robert R. McCormick, and for use in rebutting the many attacks being made on the Chicago tribune. These files also contain clippings, publications and other items related to Tribune color printing and photography; attacks on the ...
Dates:
late 1930s to early 1950s
Robert R. McCormick. Business correspondence
Collection
Identifier: I-60
Abstract
The papers of Robert R. McCormick (editor and publisher of the Chicago tribune) consist primarily of business correspondence dating from 1927-1955. This correspondence does not relate directly to the Chicago Tribune, but includes a great deal of material on organizations related to the newspaper publishing business and various political personages and departments, freedom of the press issues and some personal and family...
Dates:
1927 - 1955
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
Robert R. McCormick. Speeches, pamphlets, books (VI)
Collection
Identifier: I-35
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 contains selected...
Dates:
1912 - 1955
Robert R. McCormick. Ulysses S. Grant Papers
Collection
Identifier: I-87
Abstract
Correspondence, research notes, mapas, proofs, and reviews of McCormick's book Ulysses S. Grant (New York and London: D. Appleton-Century, Inc., 1934; also New York: Bond-Wheelwright, 1950).
Dates:
1933 - 1934