Benjamin R. Donaldson Collection, 1925-1934, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Donaldson, Benjamin R.

Abstract:

Collection of correspondence to Donaldson as editor of the Dearborn Independent, and some typescripts.

Extent:

.5 cubic foot (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by E. Brilinski, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists primarily of correspondence of Donaldson in his editorial role at The Dearborn Independent from British author, Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn (Charteris) Asquith (1887-1952); American novelist Homer Croy (1883-1965); Alabama author, Charles J. Finger (1869-1941), winner of the Newberry Award for his Tales from the silver lands; and Margaret Elizabeth Sangster (b. 1894), American poet and novelist. The correspondence mainly discusses articles submitted for publication, works in progress, ideas, and views on contemporary literature. Also included are typescripts of articles submitted by Finger.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Director of institutional advertising and one-time member of the editorial staff of The Dearborn Independent (Dearborn Publishing Company), Benjamin Richard Donaldson began his career with the Ford Motor Company in 1921. A life-long resident of Michigan (1893-1980), Donaldson was also well known as a collector and lecturer of rare Bibles and was a founder and member of the Book Club of Detroit. (This information is from the collection.)

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 2954

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical, and then chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Newspaper editors--United States.
Literature--History and criticism--20th century.

Names:

Donaldson, Benjamin R.
Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson, 1838-1912.
Finger, Charles Joseph, 1869-1941.
Croy, Homer, 1883-1965.
Asquith, Cynthia, Lady, 1887-1960.