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Pope Haley papers

Pope Haley papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Pope Haley papers
Creator: Haley, Pope Allen
Inclusive Dates: 1928-1986
Language(s): English
Extent: 6.25 Linear Feet 8 boxes and 1 artifact
Collection Number: ms3708
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Pope Allen Haley (1908-1985) was born in Elberton, Georgia to Sarah and George Haley. After graduation from the University of Georgia with a BA in journalism, he began his career as a reporter in Washington, DC. During his career he served in several positions, including AP Naval War Correspondent (1943-1946); news editor for Pathfinder magazine (1946-1950); and most notably as associate editor and music critic and columnist for the Florida Times-Union (1962-1976).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, printed material, writings, photographs and a typewriter. The correspondence is mainly from readers of his columns and editorials and its often from Florida Congressmen. The bulk of the collection is printed material which relates to his work at Florida Times-Union in Jackson, Florida. There are scrapbooks filled with clippings of his editorials. There are also clippings of his music reviews (preservation copies have been made of these). Issues of Pathfinder, University Items, and The States' Righter are included.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Pope Haley papers, ms3708, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Associated Press
Clippings (information artifacts)
Journalists -- Georgia.
Music critics -- United States.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Personal

boxfolder
11Biographical information
12Gold pocket watch and chain, Sigma Delta Chi pin
13Certificates
14Membership cards and press badges
15Press badges for Democratic and Republican National Conventions, 1944, 1948, 1952
15APhotographs
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11University of Georgia Diploma, 1929
12Issues of University newspaper, 1929
13Issues of The States' Righte newspaper, 1950-1952
item
1Typewriter
 

2. Correspondence

boxfolder
16AP Naval War Correspondent, 1945-1947
17Letters to Commander, 1943-1964
181965-1966
191967
1101968-1969
1111970-1971
1121972
1131973
1141974
1151975-1986
 

3. Writings

boxfolder
21Journalism class, University of Georgia, 1928
22Journalism class, University of Georgia, 1929
23Pathfinder magazine, 1947-1949
24Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1969
25Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1972 June-July
26Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1972 August-September
27Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1972 October
28Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1972 November
29Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1972 December
210Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 January- February
211Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 March-April
212Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 May-June
213Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 July-August
214Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 September - October
215Florida Times-Union- clippings of editorials, 1973 November- December
boxfolder
31Florida Times-Union- music reviews, 1970-1974
32Florida Times-Union- music reviews, 1975-1976
33Florida Times-Union- various articles, 1963-1976
34Articles in various newspapers, 1963-1976
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21Scrapbook of Nashville Tennessean editorials, 1960-1961
22Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1962 February - September
23Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1962 September - 1963 April
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31Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1963 May - November
32Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1963 December - 1964 July
33Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1964 July - 1965 February
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41Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 19865 March-October
42Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1965 October-1966 May
43Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1966 May-1967 January
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51Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1967 January-September
52Scrapbook of Florida Times Union editorials, 1967 September-December