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Honorary degree "Bachelor of Professional Football" conferred by Halas University, 1979-12-03

 Item — Box: 309, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection of Chicago Tribune Editorial Department papers consists principally of correspondence and manuscripts related to the content of the editorial pages of the newspaper between 1942 and 1971, though Box 1 contains some materials between 1924 and 1936 with one memo as early as 1914. Box 1 also contains the files of Clifford Raymond (before 1939-1950) and Reuben Cahn's miscellaneous material. Boxes 2 and 3 contain the correspondence and files of Leon Stolz (1942-1963). Box 4 contains the files and correspondence of George Morgenstern (1947-1971).

Dates

  • 1979-12-03

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Related Materials

An identical degree was awarded to Don Maxwell on the same date

General

"For dedication and loyalty to the Chicago Bears Football Club." Signed by George Halas and George Halas Jr.

General

Notation in pencil by McCutcheon: "Earned by virtue of never having seen a Bears game in my life"

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
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