John H. Perry papers
Scope and Contents
1 VHS tape entitled 'John H. Perry, Jr. & The National Dividend Act' by Potomac Teleproductions, 1987, with accompanying letter and copy of an article from the Arizona Republic entitled, "'National Dividend Act' has been longtime goal," printed December 15, 1986. 1989 papers, consisting of correspondence and copies of three Florida newspaper articles regarding Perry's induction into the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame 'for outstanding service and contribution to journalism.'
Dates
- 1986-1989
Creator
- Perry, John H. (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Papers of John H. Perry must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
John H. Perry founded Americans for the National Dividend Act, Inc., studied at Yale, and graduated from Harvard Business School. John H. Perry is chairman of Perry Oceanographics, Inc. and Perry Offshore Inc. in Riviera Beach, Florida. He inducted into the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame June 1989 for 'outstanding service and contribution to journalism'; pioneered the use of photo typesetting, word processing and computers in newspaper production, and initiated state news Sunday supplement services to improve news coverage.
Extent
2 folders (0.16 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
These items were donation to Special Collection in 1989.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donation; John H. Perry; 1989.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of John H. Perry papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 June 22
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States