An Inventory of His Personal Papers
1963
At the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration
Administrative Information
Biographical Note
Collection Overview
Collection Description
Administrative Information
Abstract
Papers, 1963
Broadcast journalist, National Broadcasting Company (1955-70). Correspondence relating to his coverage of the assassination and funeral of President Kennedy.
Access
Open.
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Provenance
Received from Chester Robert Huntley in March 1969 (Acc. 1969-009).
Extent
About 300 items (5 linear inches ; 0.5 cubic foot)
Date Opened
1970s
Revisions
Finding aid revised April 2003, by Matthew Berube
Encoded by
James M. Roth
The Personal Papers of Chester R. Huntley (1911-1974 )
Biographical Note
Chester ("Chet") Robert Huntley was a broadcast journalist best known for his work on NBC’s top-rated news show, the "Huntley/Brinkley Report." Born December 10, 1911, in Caldwell, Montana, he began his career in radio, eventually serving three national networks as a newsman, analyst, and commentator. In 1956, Huntley and co-host David Brinkley began their celebrated television news program, which ended with Huntley’s retirement in 1970. He died in 1974.
Collection Overview
The Personal Papers of Chester Robert Huntley consist of correspondence received by him relating to his coverage of the assassination and funeral of President Kennedy.
Collection Description
Correspondence, 1963: November-December.
About 300 items.
Arrangement: chronological.
Correspondence received by Chester Robert Huntley relating to his coverage of the assassination and funeral of President Kennedy.
Box
1
November: 21-23
November: 24-25
November: 26-27
November 28-December 10
Undated