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Henry Watterson World War I editorials, 1915-1921

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Author

Finding aid prepared by Amanda M. Reeve

Title

Henry Watterson World War I editorials

Date

1915-1921

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

59M17 : [identification of item], Henry Watterson World War I editorials, 1915-1921, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.23 Cubic feet

1 file

Abstract

This collection contains editorials by Henry Watterson cut from the Courier-Journal.

Biography/History

Henry Watterson was born February 16, 1840. He was a United States journalist who founded the Louisville Courier-Journal. During his tenure as editor, Watterson was a Democratic representative in Congress from 1876 to 1877, and a five-time delegate to the National Democratic Convention. He also served part of one term in the United States House of Representatives. He died on December 22, 1921.

Scope and Content

The Henry Watterson World War I editorials contain editorials cut from the Courier-Journal. Editorials include sinking of the Lusitania, President Wilson's speech at Geneva, and American questions.

Subjects

  • Courier-journal. (Louisville, Ky.)
  • Lexington Herald-Leader. (Firm)
  • Kentucky--Newspapers.
  • Lexington (Ky.)--Newspapers.
  • World War, 1914-1918.

Collection Inventory