Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
Date | Event |
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1911, Jan. 3 | Born, Norwich, Conn. |
1933 | B.A. in journalism, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. |
circa 1933 | Hired as writer of commercials, J. Walter Thompson Adverstising Agency, New York, N.Y. |
1938-1945 | United States Department of the Interior Freelance writer for radio |
1939 | Married Ruby Gene Hymer |
1942 | Published The Pig with the Straight Tail. New York: Liveright Publishing Corp. |
1945 | Hired as a writer for radio, National Broadcasting Co. |
circa 1947-circa 1972 | Television producer, writer, NBC News, Washington, D.C. |
1962 | Received George Foster Peabody and Emmy awards for Vincent Van Gogh: A Self Portrait |
1972 | Received Emmy Award for Venice Be Damned |
1983, Sept. 6 | Died, Silver Spring, Md. |