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Human Events records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6733

Scope and Contents note

The Human Events records contains the files, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and financial reports of the Human Events organization. The Human Events magazine is geared toward a Conservative readership. Much of the collection pertains to the American Conservative Union. The collection dates from circa 1944-1994.

Dates

  • 1944-1994

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Human Events records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Corporate History

Human Events gave birth to the post Second World War American conservative movement. It was a weekly conservative magazine which started in 1944. Human Events was President Ronald Reagan's favorite paper. It continues in its push for conservatism today.

Extent

24 cartons (24 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Human Events records contains the files, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and journals of the Human Events organization.

Custodial History note

Donated by Thomas S. Winter in 1984.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Thomas S. Winter; 1984.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because of Collection Development Policy 5.1 "Utah Political History."

Related Archival Materials note

Human events: National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship.; D 410 .H8.

Human events; E 835 .H8.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009.

Title
Register of Human Events records
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2009
Date
5 February 2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States