Personal Documents, 1938-1986 and undated
This series contains of 38 total items includes: station-generated press releases, promotional material and programming guides; one of Fitzgerald's business cards with a handwritten invitation on it; a single party invitation for a function thrown by Fitzgerald; promotional piece for the animal rights film, "The Animals Films," executive produced by Fitzgerald; a 1957 passenger list from the S.S. America; an undated Christmas/New Year's Card sent by the Fitzgeralds (names are printed, not signed); a one-page handout titled "Where to Bury a Dog"; two sheets of Fitzgerald's personal note paper; two anti-vivisection pamphlets/newsletters (Spring, 1958 and Sept. 1968); a 1983 letter from Mayor Ed Koch to Alan Brock, president of the Westchester Animal Protection League; a copy of Edward Fitzgerald's 1982 death certificate; a poem, "Matrimonial Stew" by Mabel Kelly; a copy of a local news commentary by Barry Garber, delivered in 1983, regarding Fitzgerald's firing from WOR; loose pages, a through 2, from an undated address book of Fitzgerald's; loose pages from a 1960 date book, containing handwritten notes regarding upcoming social events, things to do, individuals to call, books reviewed on that day's radio show, quite a few animal-related items and other notations; and a small assortment of animal rights-oriented handouts. When possible, all items are arranged by date.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1986 and undated
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Extent
3 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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