Charles Haupter papers, 1900-1947
Collection context
- Creator:
- Haupter, Charles L
- Abstract:
- Papers and war time diary of Charles Haupter, journalist, businessman and employee of the Office of War Information during World War II.
- Extent:
- 1.5 linear feet 3 document boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Collection is comprised primarily of daily news bulletins released by a number of sources that Haupter collected throughout World War II as part of his position in the United States Office of War Information. Also included in the collection are his personal diary for 1944, starting with him taking his position with the OWI, and some records related to his business interests after the war.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charles L. Haupter was educated at the City College of New York and Brooklyn College, where he studied engineering in the late 1920s. In 1944, at the height of World War II, Haupter took a job with the Office of War Information, a U.S. governmental agency the distributed news and information about the war and managed the U.S. propaganda campaign. Haupter worked in New York and London as a radio operator and news writer for the OWI. At the end of the war Haupter returned to the United States and opened a business, Central Office Service, in Younkers New York.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Charles L. Haupter Papers; Box and Folder (if known); Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu