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Papers of Nelson Poynter, Third Accession, 1936-1962

 

Summary

Creator:
Poynter, Nelson
Abstract:
Collection of Times Publishing Company publication operations and related correspondence to Nelson Poynter.
Extent:
1 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Papers of Nelson Poynter, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

Documents in this third accession date primarily from 1936 through 1959 and establish intra-familial relationships regarding the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times), St. Petersburg Evening Independent, and other publishing and operational entities of the Times Publishing Company. Materials include family, business, and other related correspondence belonging to Nelson Poynter.

Biographical / historical:

These documents were held by the firm since approximately 15 June 1978, the date of Nelson Poynter's death, and material cover the years from 1936 through 1959 and may have been helpful in establishing intra‐familial relationships regarding the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times), St. Petersburg Evening Independent, and other publishing and operational entities of the Times Publishing Company during any probate or other hearings. Although many documents discuss newspaper operations, they were also of a personal nature and were not necessary official company documents. Ballard maintained contact with heirs of the Poynter estate, and with their consent supplied these materials to the USFSP Poytner Library for possible inclusion in the collection.

Acquisition information:
On September 13, 2013, William C. Ballard, a former member of the Fisher Sauls law firm, deposited a collection of personal correspondence and other documents related to the management and operation of the Times Publishing Company with Special Collections and University Archives, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library.

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Nelson Poynter, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Location of this collection:
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
USA