Inventory of the Edmund Albert Chester papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Edmund Albert Chester papers

Date (inclusive): 1933-1947

Collection Number: 79065

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English and Spanish

Physical Description: 4 scrapbooks (8 oversize boxes) (11.3 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Photographs, clippings, correspondence, press releases, and memorabilia relating to Latin American politics and to CBS radio broadcasting in Latin America.

Creator: Chester, Edmund Albert, 1897-1973

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1979.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Edmund Albert Chester papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

American journalist; chief, Latin American Department, Associated Press, 1936-1940; director, Shortwave Broadcasting and Latin American Relations, Columbia Broadcasting System, 1940-1948.

Scope and Content of Collection

Photographs, clippings, correspondence, press releases, and memorabilia relating to Latin American politics and to CBS radio broadcasting in Latin America.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Journalists

Latin America -- Politics and government

Radio broadcasting -- Latin America

CBS Inc

Scrapbooks 1933-1947

"#1: Associated Press," 1933-1939

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