Larry Tye's "The Father of Spin" Research Files

Collection

Identifier: MSS 010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the research Larry Tye conducted when writing his book "The Father of Spin:

Edward L. Bernays and the Birth of Public Relations." The materials are almost entirely copies of collections held at other institutions, articles, and correspondence, which Larry Tye annotated.

Dates

undated

Creator

Tye, Larry (Person)

Language of Materials

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. No materials may be checked out or be taken from the Emerson College Archives & Special Collections.

Extent

1.67 linear feet; 2 record cartons, 1 document case

Additional Description

Arrangement

Materials were kept in the order in which they were received.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated in 2005 by Larry Tye.

Accruals

No further materials are expected.

Related Materials

The Edward L. Bernays Papers reside with the Library of Congress: http://rs5.loc.gov/service/mss/eadxmlmss/eadpdfmss/2003/ms003016.pdf

Larry Tye donated his research files for his book "Superman: The High Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero" to Columbia University: http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_10101342