Memorabilia (Murrow Room), 1942 -- 1967, bulk: 1952 -- 1965
Scope and Contents
This subseries consists of the memorabilia displayed in the Murrow Room at Fletcher. Memorabilia held there includes awards, certificates, diplomas, gifts, academic hoods, and honorary degrees given to Edward R. Murrow during his career in journalism and broadcasting.
The academic hoods, item numbers 00108-00120, were removed from this series in February 2008 and moved to subseries MS025/006.003 (Awards - Honorary Degrees and Honorary Titles).
Dates
- Creation: 1942 -- 1967
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1952 -- 1965
Creator
- From the Collection: Murrow, Edward R. (Person)
Access
Open for research.
Extent
0.55 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
[Organization] __[Arrangement]The Murrow Room cases are numbered 1-24, starting with the first case on the right side of the door and continuing counterclockwise around the room. Shelves in each case are designated with letters, the top shelf being shelf A, the next shelf B, etc.
Repository Details
Part of the Tufts Archival Research Center Repository
35 Professors Row
Tisch Library Building
Tufts University
Medford Massachusetts 02155 United States
617-627-3737
archives@tufts.edu
