George R. Averill papers, 1928-1969

Summary

Creator:

Averill, George R., 1893-1971

Abstract:

Editor and publisher of the Birmingham Eccentric; correspondence, scrapbooks, and other materials relating to his career.

Extent:

2 linear feet
30 oversize volumes

Language:

English

Call Number:

85781 Aa 2; AC

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and other materials concerning Averill's newspaper career, his support of Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, especially in the election of 1934, and his support of other Republican candidates, particularly Wilber M. Brucker and Herbert Hoover. Some of Averill's correspondents include Roscoe O. Bonisteel, Wilber M. Brucker, James J. Couzens, Chase S. Osborn, Frank M. Sparks, and Arthur H. Vandenberg.

Biographical / Historical:

George R. Averill was editor and publisher of the Birmingham Eccentric.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was received from George R. Averill in 1969 and from Mrs. Averill in 1974. (Donor no. 4741 )

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Birmingham eccentric.
American newspapers -- Michigan -- Birmingham.
Birmingham eccentric.
Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Birmingham.
Interiors -- Newspaper industry -- 1921.
Newspaper industry -- Michigan -- Birmingham.
Printing industry.

Formats:

Photographs.
Scrapbooks.

Names:

Republican Party (Mich.)
Special Vandenberg Committee of Michigan Newspapermen.
United States. Congress -- Elections, 1934.
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964.
Averill, George R., 1893-1971.
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
Bonisteel, Roscoe O. (Roscoe Osmond), 1888-
Brucker, Wilber Marion, 1894-1968.
Couzens, James, 1872-1936.
Osborn, Chase S. (Chase Salmon), 1860-
Sparks, Frank Melville, 1877-
Vandenberg, Arthur H. (Arthur Hendrick), 1884-1951.

Places:

Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1929-1938.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1929-1933.
Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1837-1950.
Birmingham (Mich.) -- Business enterprises.